TRUSS SPACER AND BRACE

摘要

The present invention provides an apparatus for spacing structural members, in particular roof trusses, during construction and for permanently bracing the same structural members. The apparatus comprises three longitudinal members with a top attachment tab at each end that is fastened to the top side of each structural member and a pair of flanges at each end tha t are fastened to the facing sides of each structural member. In particular, the apparatus includes portions that reinforce the ends of ends of the second an d third longitudinal members. The apparatus is preferably made in a length tha t is standard for spacing roof trusses, most commonly a nominal 24". This allows the apparatus to be attached to one roof truss, then another, and left to fo rm permanent bracing over which roof sheathing can be laid.