Keeper |
The metal latch plate in a door frame
into which a doorknob plunger latches. |
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. |
Knot |
In lumber, the portion of a branch or limb of
a tree that appears on the edge or face of the piece. |
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