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Today at Château de Razac, winter truly sets the scene as snow falls while the roofers continue working on the next phase of restoration.

The focus is on making good the existing roof structure, starting from the bottom and working upward. Much of this involves strengthening and repairing the original beams, ensuring the base of the roof is solid before any new layers are added.

🪵 Repairing the Structure
We begin by assessing the condition of the timbers and removing any wood that is no longer fit to stay. Some of the beams have deteriorated over time, so they must be carefully taken out and replaced.
Before anything is removed, the team makes sure the weight of the roof is safely supported, so the structure remains stable throughout the process. In a few areas, the roof is temporarily left open, ready to be repaired on another day once everything around it is secure.

🪚 Rebuilding the Roof Layers
Once the structure is sound, the roof is rebuilt step by step:

Laying Douglas fir wood panelling to create a strong base

Adding the lining layer for protection

Fixing the battens over the top, ready for the tiles to be installed later

All of this happens while snow continues to fall, adding an extra challenge and a calm, winter atmosphere to the work.

This episode shows what real restoration looks like in colder conditions — steady progress, careful decisions, and respect for the old structure as it’s brought back to life.

If you enjoy château renovations, traditional roof repairs, and seeing work continue through the seasons, thank you for watching and following the journey at Château de Razac.