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Keeper | The metal latch plate in a door frame into which a doorknob plunger latches. |
Kelvin | Thermometer scale on which a unit of measurement equals the Celsius degree. |
Keyless | A plastic or porcelain light fixture that operates by a pull string. Generally found in the basement, crawl space , and attic areas. |
Keyway | A slot formed and poured on a footer or in a foundation wall when another wall will be installed at the slot location. This gives additional strength to the joint/meeting point. |
Kilowatt (kw) | One thousand watts. A kilowatt hour is the base unit used in measuring electrical consumption. Also see watt. |
King stud | The vertical "2 X's" frame lumber (left and right) of a window or door opening, and runs continuously from the bottom sole plate to the top plate. |
Kit home | A structure that contains prefabricated components and is put together by a contractor.
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Knee wall | A wall-like structure that supports roof rafters.
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Knob-and-tube wiring | An old-fashioned wiring system that has been replaced by fuses and circuit breakers.
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Knob-and-tube wiring | An old-fashioned wiring system that has been replaced by fuses and circuit breakers.
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Knot | In lumber, the portion of a branch or limb of a tree that appears on the edge or face of the piece. |
Kraft | A heavy, water resistant paper |
Kynar Coating | Architectural coating that is UV stable and suitable for exterior use on aluminum and other metal surfaces. |
