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Pre-fabricated frames and trusses

In New Zealand, most new houses, light commercial buildings and small public buildings (such as schools), are built using pre-nailed frames and roof trusses.

Using them speeds up and simplifies the building process by reducing the amount of carpentry work required on site.

A network of frame and truss manufacturers throughout the country serves this market. Many are members of the Frame and Truss Manufacturers Association of New Zealand.

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This information is published by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment’s Chief Executive. It is a general guide only and, if used, does not relieve any person of the obligation to consider any matter to which the information relates according to the circumstances of the particular case. Expert advice may be required in specific circumstances. Where this information relates to assisting people:

with compliance with the Building Act, it is published under section 175 of the Building Act
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