Truss and wall stabilizer

摘要

An apparatus for spacing and stabilizing truss members is provided. The apparatus includes an elongated channel member having a middle portion, a first arm portion, and a second arm portion. The first arm portion and second arm portion extend outwardly from the middle portion. A plurality of U-shaped clamp members may be disposed along the length of the elongated channel member. At least one U-shaped clamp member can be attached to a central truss member providing a centered layout for spacing a first truss member in relation to a second truss member. A hinge member may pivotally attach the middle portion of the elongated channel member to the second arm portion, allowing the second arm portion to swing onto an additional third truss member.

主权项

1. A method for setting trusses in building construction, comprising:
providing a first truss member and a second truss member spaced apart on a top plate of a wall, wherein the first truss member is secured to the top plate of the wall; securing an apparatus for spacing and stabilizing roof trusses to the first truss member and the second truss member, the apparatus comprising: a first elongated channel member having first and second opposite distal ends; a second elongated channel member having first and second opposite distal ends; each of the first and second elongated members are telescopic; first, second and third u-shaped clamp members, the first and second u-shaped clamp members are mounted to and extend from the first and second distal ends of the first elongated channel member, respectively, providing a centered layout for spacing the first truss member in relation to the second truss member, and the third u-shaped clamp member is mounted to and extends from the first distal end of the second channel member; a hinge member located on at least one of the first and second clamp members pivotally attaching the first elongated channel member to the second distal end of the channel member; providing a third truss member; rolling the third truss member to the top plate of the wall; swinging the second elongated channel member onto the third truss member via the hinge; securing the second elongated channel member to the third truss member; and removing the apparatus when the second truss member and the third truss member are secured to the top plate of the wall.