The present invention provides an apparatus (1) for spacing structural members, in particular roof trusses, during construction and for permanently bracing the same structural members. The apparatus (1) comprises three longitudinal members (2, 10, 16) with a top attachment tab (7, 8) at each end that is fastened to the top side of each structural member (2, 10, 16) and a pair of flanges (22, 24, 26, 28) at each end that are fastened to the facing sides of each structural member. In particular, the apparatus (1) includes portions (29, 30, 31, 32) that reinforce the ends of ends of the second and third longitudinal members (10, 16). The apparatus (1) is preferably made in a length that is standard for spacing roof trusses, most commonly a nominal 24". This allows the apparatus (1) to be attached to one roof truss, then another, and left to form permanent bracing over which roof sheathing can be laid. IMAGE
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