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.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An old-fashioned wiring system that has been replaced by fuses and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. |
