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Athens GA Construction Terms Glossary
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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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