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L-Brace - L-Braces are pieces of
1x or 2x lumber attached to
individual webs to form an "L"
shape. These braces are usually
specified for gable ends, when
one face of the truss will be
sheathed.
Scab Brace – A scab brace is
applied to the wide face of the
web member, using the same
size lumber as the web itself.
Web Block® & Other methods for reducing field
applied bracing – If you are open to reducing the
amount of time your framers are in the roof system
applying web bracing, and you don't mind paying
just a little bit extra for the truss package, the
software used by truss fabricators allows them to
use manufactured solutions like the Web Block
(shown, at right), or to increase web grades and
sizes to considerably reduce the need for field
applied bracing. Talk with your local truss
manufacturer about these alternatives!
L-Brace note from a truss drawing (below)
