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1. A horizontal blocking member for use in a structural stud building system having a plurality of vertical parallel spaced apart support studs having a front flange and rear flange integrally connected to a web having a front and rear surface, the bridging member comprising
a web having a top edge and a bottom edge, a first lateral edge extending between said top edge and said bottom edge, a second lateral edge opposite said first lateral edge extending between said top edge and said bottom edge wherein said first lateral edge includes a male portion and said second lateral edge includes a cooperating female portion such that when the first lateral edge of a first horizontal blocking member is placed adjacent the second lateral edge of a second horizontal blocking member the overall width and thickness of the blocking members is maintained at the joint between the first and second horizontal blocking members, a top flange integrally connected and extending from said top edge at an angle perpendicular to said web, a bottom flange integrally connected and extending from said bottom edge at an angle perpendicular to said web, a first securement structure to allow fasteners includes a first foot extending from said top flange and a second foot extending from said bottom flange adjacent said first lateral edge; wherein when positioned between said vertical studs, both said first foot and said second foot lie parallel and adjacent to said rear surface of said web of said vertical stud, a second securement structure to allow fasteners includes a securement flap located adjacent said second lateral edge; wherein said securement flap is attached to and directed perpendicular to said web and wherein when positioned between said vertical studs lies parallel and adjacent said front surface of said web of said vertical stud. |