Glossary of Architectural and Building Terminology - K

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Keene's Cement - Keene's cement is an anhydrous gypsum plaster of the hard-burnt type - that is composed of calcium sulphate to which an accelerator has been added. Keene's cement is used in decorating where a hard, compact, smooth plaster is required, often for external angles and mouldings.
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Kevel - A kevel or cavil is a stone mason's hammer.
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Key - A key is a piece of wood used as a wedge. The last board of a floor when laid down is also called the key.| In plastering, the term key is applied to that part of the plastering which is forced through between the laths and holds the rest in place.
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Keystone - A keystone is the central or topmost stone of an arch. This in some styles is made different in size from the other voussoirs, or projects, or is decorated with carving.
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King Post - A king post is the middle post of a roof - standing vertically between the base and apex of a triangular roof truss - standing in the tie beam and reaching up to the ridge; it is often formed in to an octagonal column with capital and base, and small struts or bases which are slightly curved, spreading from it above the capital to some other timbers.
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