Window Terms Glossary 

KickplateInstalled in one or both sides of a door’s bottom rail, polished metal plate is used to protects doors from scratches, dent and soiling of the wood surface.

Krypton gas: Is a gas used in double pane windows, rare atmospheric gas which is odorless, colorless, tasteless, nontoxic, monatomic and chemically inert. Better insulator than even argon gas.

Knocked down (KD)Unassembled window or door unit.

Keyed Cylinder Lock: A lock providing an exterior entry and locking convenience.