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Keene's Cement:
A white finish plaster that produces an extremely durable wall. Because
of its density, it excels for use in bathrooms and kitchens and is also
used extensively for the finish coat in auditoriums, public buildings,
and other places where walls may be subjected to unusually hard wear or
abuse.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. Kick Hole:
A defect frequently found in perimeter flashings arising from being
stepped on or kicked. A small fracture of the base flashing in the area
of the cant. Kiln Dried Lumber: Lumber that has
been kiln dried often to a moisture content of 6 to 12 percent. Common
varieties of softwood lumber, such as framing lumber are dried to a
somewhat higher moisture content. Kilowatt (KW): One thousand watts. A kilowatt hour is the base unit used in measuring electrical consumption. Also see Watt. King Stud:
The vertical 2x4 frame lumber (left and right) of a window or door
opening, and runs continuously from the bottom sole plate to the top
plate. Knife Consistency: Compound formulated in
a degree of firmness suitable for application with a putty knife such
as used for face glazing and other sealant applications. 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.
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