Traditional gables to be supported with new struts
Reconstructing a centuries old folk temple requires a local expertise that few in China have. We are lucky to have a great team of local Bai builders who have years of experience building local rammed earth houses and gabled roofs, which serve as the fundamental vernacular styles of the Pear Orchard Temple. The team began by removing all the old tiles, chipping off the lime mortar and replacing them so that the casual observer will not notice that the roof is completely new underneath.
Completely new rafter assembly, North Hall
Gathering original roof tiles to replace onto new roof truss
Protecting original artwork during construction
Temple guard watching over the workers
Refitting the original tiles, final stage of roof replacement
All new truss in the Guan Yin Hall 观音店