Wind brace

Wind brace

Any brace, such as a strut, which strengthens a structure or framework against the wind; a diagonal brace that ties rafters of a roof together to prevent racking.

wind brace

wind brace Any brace, such as a strut, which strengthens a structure or framework against the wind; usually a brace between a principal rafter and a purlin to provide the roof framing with greater rigidity.