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K-Factor
Constant factor, which is unique to each air diffuser design and model,
used to figure the system airflow in calculations of HVAC. The information
is available with the manufacturer of the diffuser.
Kafer
Fitting
Also called an insertable joint, this cast iron drainage pipe fitting,
with its threaded on hub, is used to attached to cast iron lines already
in existence.
Kame
A hill or short, steep rise of layered sand or gravel, deposited in contact
with glacial ice.
Kaolin
A fine white clay, which is used to make porcelain, as a file in paper,
textile, rubber, etc. and in the medical treatment of diarrhea.
Keene's
Cement
Hard white finishing cement with a fast setting time and a high polish
capability. Consisting of anhydrous gypsum plaster and an accelerant,
alum, Keene's cement is normally applied over Portland cement, often using
several coats.
Kerf
1. Series of parallel grooves made on the back of something to permit
bending or on the back of a masonry block to allow breaking cleanly.
2. A cut or groove made by a saw.
3. Width of a cut.
Key
1. Groove in the top of a footing.
2. Cross section piece of metal, square or rectangular shaped, which secures
interlocking parts by fitting into a groove or shaft and may be used to
fasten a wheel or pulley to a shaft.
Keyhole
Saw
Moderate or coarse toothed hand saw with a pointed blade which is able
to start a cut without cutting from the edge of a piece of material but
uses a hole that has been drilled.
Keystone
Angular block, in a header or mantle, centered over a door or window or
at the top of a masonry arch.
Key
Switch
Electrical switch that can only be activated with use of the appropriate
key to guard against unauthorized use. The toggle is removed from a single-pole
switch and replaced with a key slot.
Keyway
1. The keyway in a lock that is worked by a flat key.
2. Groove or slot cut in a shaft to hold the key.
3. Groove made in one concrete our that interlocks another concrete structure,
possibly poured at an earlier time, such as interlocking a wall to a footing.
4. Groove into which a square or rectangular key is inserted to lock two
members together.
Kick
Plate
A protective plate that is attached to the bottom of a door or other location
likely to be damaged or worm from contact.
Kick-out
Clause
Sales contract clause, which allows a seller to accept a contingent offer
and then back out to accept a second and better offer without penalty.
Kicker
Payment required by a mortgage in addition to normal principal and interest.
Also called an equity kicker or participation loan, it allows the mortgagee
to participate in income from the mortgagor.
Kicker
Block
Concrete mass used to support the hub or bell and spigot pipe joints,
which slip together and require a snug fit to be waterproof. Kicker blocks
support the pipe joints at each change of direction, elevation or pipe
size by being placed beneath the pipe at needed places. Concrete is poured
behind or beneath the joint making the connection unable to be pushed
apart by the thrust of the water.
Kill
1. To eliminate or alleviate something when building.
2. Reduction of the suction when plastering by wetting a surface prior
to application of fresh plaster.
Kiln
1. Furnace or oven for drying or baking something such as bricks or pottery.
2. Oven for drying wood.
Kiln
Dry
To bake or dry brick, tile or lumber in a kiln to removed moisture and
stabilize or harden the items in question.
Kiln
Run
The amount of brick, tile or lumber that is fired in a kiln simultaneously.
Kilo
Pertaining to the amount of one thousand.
Kilocalorie
Equal to one thousand calories.
Kilocycle
One thousand cycles.
Kilogram
Weight measure equal to 1,000 grams or 2.2046 pounds.
Kilometer
Unit of length or distance equal to 1,000 meters or 3,280 feet (approximately
5/8 mile).
Kiloton
One thousand tons.
Kilovolt
One thousand volts.
Kilowatt
One thousand watts.
Kilowatt
Hour
1. A unit of electrical energy or work, equal to that done by one kilowatt
acting for one hour.
2. Electrical energy usage equaling one thousand watts in one hours.
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