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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.
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.
KRAFT - A heavy, water resistant paper.
KYNAR COATING – Architectural coating that is UV stable and suitable for exterior use on aluminum and other metal sur-
faces. Also called PVDF and flouropolymer coatings.
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LADDER, FIXED - A ladder which is permanently attached to a building.
LAMINATED GLASS – Two or more lites of glass permanently bonded together with one or more inter-layers.
LAP - To extend one material partially over another; the distance so extended.
LEAD - A malleable metal once extensively used for flashings.
182 LEAN-TO-ROOF - the sloping roof of a building addition having its rafters or supports pitched against and supported by the
adjoining wall of a building.
LEVELING ROD - A rod with graduated marks for measuring heights or vertical distances between given points and the line
of sight of a leveling instrument. They are longer than a yardstick and are held by a surveyor in a vertical position.

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