FIRST RATE FRAME & TRUSS

PlaceMakers Frame and Truss provides value for money and saves builders time on assembly. PlaceMakers promises to deliver your order right first time, on time!

With eight plants based around the country, PlaceMakers is well placed to provide the service required to get the job done. Read on to find out why PlaceMakers builders count on Frame & Truss to provide the service they need.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Frames are clearly marked and stacked in sequence (wherever possible, depending on load efficiency, site requirements and health and safety).
• Colour-coded truss plans matched by truss coding for ease of placement on site.
• All site plans are weatherproof and sent with an iconic PlaceMakers builder’s pencil.
• Wall junctions are marked on plates.
• Galvanised nails for any H3.2 CCA walls.
• PlaceMakers can supply and fit the MiTek Bowmac STUD-LOK system at the plant to save you time and money instead of fitting stud-straps on site.
• Ease of interior and exterior lining due to our consistent timber gauge. We only use stress-graded, NZ-grown timber from reputable suppliers. All trusses are supported by producer, design and manufacturing statements as required by NZS3604:11. We can provide technical support in detailing.
• Courtesy cuts (undercut) doorways on bottom plates.
• Experienced site support and site measures.
• The flexibility to meet demand thanks to PlaceMakers position as the largest producer of Frame and Truss in New Zealand, with a national network of eight plants.
• LBP Maintenance Seminars to help keep you current with your elective skills maintenance points’ requirements, available through PlaceMakers branches or PlaceMakers Frame and Truss.
• The opportunity to earn PlaceMakers PLUS Points on all purchases for travel or leisure product rewards.
• The option to incorporate the balance of roof and loose timber within your quote – the benefit of one account.

DELIVERY

• Frames are supplied plastic-covered for moisture protection.
• Calls are made to builders/reps the day prior to delivery to confirm estimated arrival time.
• Frame and truss is delivered in full and on time to your site.
• A range of trucks and experienced drivers will place frames and trusses where you want them on site, and unload them with minimal hassle or damage.

TECHNOLOGY

• We provide a full detailing service and willingly work with architects, specifiers and engineers to provide a tailored solution for both standard and more complex construction projects.
• Our well-trained, long-serving staff have years of expertise.
• We can integrate engineered timber products, for example mid floors or garage lintels, where specified.
• We invest in the latest saw technology for accuracy and presentation.
• Fastenings and design are from Mitek, a company with 40 years of supply experience within New Zealand. Galvanised Lumberlok, Gangnail and Bowmac zinc fastenings are used.
• Our branch network, National Estimations Unit and digital tools, such as Build It, mean that location isn’t a factor.

SAFETY

• PlaceMakers Frame & Truss Service Promise ensures safety at all stages of the delivery and offloading process.
• Safety is paramount in all phases.