King post
A vertical member connecting the apex of a triangular truss with the base.
The king post is usually strictly a tie intended to prevent the sagging of the tie beam in the middle.
king post - post connecting the crossbeam to the apex of a triangular truss
post - an upright consisting of a piece of timber or metal fixed firmly in an upright position; "he set a row of posts in the ground and strung barbwire between them" ...
KING POST - Single central upright in traditional roof truss system.
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LOGGIA - A gallery open on one or more sides, sometimes pillared. It may also be a separate structure, usually in a garden.
King Post detail
The yellow brick characteristic of Western Ontario is here used to good effect.
Stratford Ontario ...
Knocking post / hurter / pallstane / spur stones
- a stone post usually 2-3 ft high, positioned at corners of buildings, to protect them from the mechanical damage caused by the metal hubs of cart wheels. They can be very decorative.
The majority of buildings have wooden roofs, generally of a simple truss, tie beam or king post form.
 See also: Post, Architecture, Beam, House, Truss
  
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