Vertical timber, usually substantial and usually forming part of the main framework.
see also Arcade post, Wall post, Crown post, Truss
contrast Stud
Subsidiary terms
A) Box-frame construction C) Closed truss
a) Sill beam b) Post c) Stud d) Transverse beam e) Common rafter f) Couple g) Principal h*) Collar i) Queen strut j*) Tiebeam k) Axial beam
a) Panel b) Assembly marks c) Wattle infill d*) Stud e) Stave f*) Rail g) Post h) Sill beam i) Daub j) Sill wall