In architecture, a king post is the middle post of a roof - standing vertically between the base and apex of a triangularrooftruss - standing in the tie beam and reaching up to the ridge; it is often formed in to an octagonal column with capital and base, and small struts or bases which are slightly curved, spreading from it above the capital to some other timbers. Research King Post
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