I agree. I was in the mud of language and confused about which direction Tim was describing.

That piece looks like a retrofit for sure. Cool though. Appears to be half lapped over the collar tie? And I assume the struts push down on a tie beam at floor level?


I guess I think it looks 'incomplete' when lopped off without interfacing with the balance of the structure. For a retrofit it doesn't make much difference - but if one is already running struts or principle rafters... why not let the KP span from tie to peak, assuming there aren't other compelling reasons to chop it short (either on top, or below)?

The king pendant is an interesting idea. It does offer the option of stiffening the rafters...