but then timber framing is a construct that has different meanings from place to place. For example here it does not exist. There is just not enough call for it as an independent trade and someone doing only timber framing work would no doubt go hungry I'm afraid.
Hello Don,
I'm a bit confused by this statement, I know of a number of timber framers in the Netherlands, and there are young ones jumping up every year, trying to learn the craft. I'm corresponding with a few currently, one is building a green house. Just over the border in Germany or Frances, they are all over the place. Many of the young farmers are also picking up the trade, just to take care of old building and add to them on there small organic farms. I haven't even gotten to the huge industry of historical restoration, which has many working member throughout Europe.
Regards,
jay
