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Kelvin Thermometer scale on which a unit of measurement equals the Celsius degree.
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.
King Post Center vertical member of a truss running from the bottom chord to the top chord.
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.
Knee Wall A short wall built from top of subfloor to underside of the ceiling.
Knot In lumber, the portion of a branch or limb of a tree that appears on the edge or face of the piece.
Knotty Pine Tongue and grooved boards.  Applied to Walls, ceilings and soffits.
Kraft Paper A heavy, water resistant paper.

 

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