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KeyA groove in the top of a footing.
Keys
Little fingers of plaster that squeeze through lath.
An angular block centered over a door or window in a header or mantle.
Kick-out clause
A clause in a sales contract allowing a seller to accept one buyer's contingent
offer then back out without penalty if a second buyer makes a better offer.
A structure that contains prefabricated components and is put together by a contractor.
Knee wall
A wall-like structure that supports roof rafters.
An old fashioned wiring system that has been replaced by fuses and circuit breakers.
