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Gable

The triangular part of a wall under the inverted "v" of the roof line.


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Gambrel Roof

A roof with two pitches, designed to provide more space on upper floors. The roof is steeper on its lower slope and flatter toward the ridge.


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Girder

A main member in a framed floor supporting the joists which carry the flooring boards. It carries the weight of a floor or partition.


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Glazing

Fitting glass into windows or doors.


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Grade Line

The point at which the ground rests against the foundation wall.


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Green Lumber

Lumber which has been inadequately dried and which tends to warp or "bleed" resin.


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Grounds

Pieces of wood embedded in plaster of walls to which skirtings are attached. Also wood pieces used to stop the plaster work around doors and windows.


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Gusset

A brace or bracket used to strengthen a structure.


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Gutter

A channel at the eaves for conveying away rain water. 



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