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key
A groove in the
top of a footing. |
keys
Little fingers
of plaster that squeeze through lath. When they harden, these hold the plaster
in place. |
keystone
An angular
block centered over a door or window in a header or mantle. |
kick-out clause
A
clause in a sales contract that allows a seller to accept one buyer's contingent
offer, then back out without penalty if a second buyer makes a better
offer. |
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. |
knob-and-tube wiring
An old-fashioned wiring system that has been replaced by fuses and
circuit
breakers. |
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