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Gable
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The end of a building as distinguished from the front or rear side. The triangular end of an exterior wall from the level of the eaves to the ridge of a double-sloped roof. In house construction, the portion of the roof above the eave line of a double-sloped roof.
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Gable End
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An end wall having a gable.
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Gambrel Roof
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A type of roof which has its slope broken by an obtuse angle, so that the lower slope is steeper than the upper slope. A double sloped roof having two pitches.
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Galvanize
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To coat a metal with zinc by dipping it in molten zinc after cleaning.
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Gaskets
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pre-formed shapes, such as strips, grommets, etc., of rubber or rubber-like composition, used to fill and seal a joint or opening either alone or in conjunction with a supplemental application of a sealant.
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Gauge
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The thickness of sheet metal and wire, etc.
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Gauge Board
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(Spot Board) Board used to carry grout needed to patch small jobs.
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General Contractor (Primary Contractor)
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A contractor responsible for all facets of construction of a building or renovation.
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GFI or GFCI
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Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters - Special devices capable of opening a circuit when even a small amount of current is flowing through the grounding system.
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GFRC
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Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete; Material used in wall systems that resembles but generally does not perform as well as concrete. Usually a thin cementitious material laminated to plywood or other lightweight backing.
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Girder
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A main beam upon which floor joists rest used to support concentrated loads at isolated points along its length, usually made of steel or wood.
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Glass
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A hard, brittle substance, usually transparent, made by fusing silicates under high temperatures with soda, lime, etc.
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Glaze Coat
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In roofing, a light, uniform mopping of bitumen on exposed felts to protect them from the weather, pending completion of the job.
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Glazing
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A generic term used to describe an infill material such as glass, panels, etc. (v) the process of installing an infill material into a prepared opening in windows, door panels, partitions, etc.
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Glazing Bead
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In glazing, a strip surrounding the edge of the glass in a window or door which holds the glass in place.
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Glazing Channel
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In glazing, a three-sided, U-shaped sash detail into which a glass product is installed and retained.
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Grade
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The surface of the ground; to move earth for the purpose of bringing the surface of the ground to an intended level or profile.
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Grade MW
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Moderate Weather grade of brick for moderate resistance to freezing used, for example, in planters.
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Grade NW
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No Weather brick intended for use as a back-up or interior masonry.
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Grade SW
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Severe Weather grade of brick intended for use where high resistance to freezing is desired.
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Grain
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The direction, size, arrangement, appearance, or quality of the fibers in wood.
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Granules
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The mineral particles of a graded size which are embedded in the asphalt coating of shingles and roofing.
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Grapple
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A heavy set of tongs with fine teeth on the inside used to load and move logs.
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Gravel
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Loose fragments of rock used for surfacing built-up roofs, in sizes varying from 1/8" to 1 3/4".
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Green Log
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Freshly cut logs
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Ground System
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The connection of current-carrying neutral wire to the grounding terminal in the main switch which in turn is connected to a water pipe. The neutral wire is called the ground wire.
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Grounding Rod
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Rod used to ground an electrical panel.
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Grout or Grouting
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A cement mortar mixture made of such consistency (by adding water) that it will just flow into joints and cavities of masonry work to fill them solid.
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Guide Board
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Usually 2x2 cedar inserted between the log siding and roof to insure the log ends stay dry and help prevent rotting.
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Gun Consistency
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Sealant formulated in a degree of viscosity suitable for application through the nozzle of a caulking gun.
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Gunite
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A construction material composed of cement, sand or crushed slag and water mixed together and forced through a cement gun by pneumatic pressure, used in the construction of swimming pools.
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Gutter
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Metal or wood trough at the eaves of a roof to carry rain water from the roof to the downspout.
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Gutter Strap
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Metal bands used to support the gutter.
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Gusset
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A flat wood, plywood, or similar type member used to provide a connection at intersection of wood members. Most commonly used at joints of wood trusses. They are fastened by nails, screws, bolts, or adhesives.
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Guy Wire
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A strong steel wire or cable strung from an anchor on the roof to any tall slender projection for the purpose of support.
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Gypsum Plaster
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Gypsum formulated to be used with the addition of sand and water for base-coat plaster.
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Gypsum Board
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See Drywall
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Gypsum Keene Cement
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Material used to obtain a smooth finish coat of plaster, for use over gypsum plastic base coats only and in areas not subject to moisture. It is the hardest plaster.
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