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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