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Gabion
A wire cage that's filled with stone and used in large scale
retaining walls.
Gable From the eaves to the apex of the roof, the vertical triangular
wall beneath the end of a gable roof.
Gable Roof Roof that consists of two opposite sloping planes that intersect
at the level ridge.
Gable Vent
A screened opening in a gable, used to vent an attic.
Gallery A roofed outdoor balcony.
Galvanized Zinc plating for corrosion protection by hot dipping objects
into molten zinc or by electrolysis.
Garret An attic room.
Gate Post Gate hinges are mounted on this vertical member in a fence system.
General Contract An agreement that covers the work of general construction done
by a prime contractor.
General Contractor
A company or individual that
manages numerous types of construction and renovation projects.
The prime contractor for general construction.
Generator
This machine converts mechanical energy
into electrical energy.
Geotextile
Synthetic fabrics used in separating backfill materials for
proper drainage. Commonly used in retaining walls and landscape
design.
Girder A very large beam that supports other beams.
Glass Mosaic Tiles Usually in sizes not over two inches square, these tiles are
made of glass and mounted on sheets of paper.
GFCI
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter. These
devices have their own built-in circuit breaker. They are intended
to protect you from an electrical shock, such as dropping a hairdryer
in the sink.
Gloss
A shiny, lustrous finish that reflects
light. A finish, or shine of paint. This includes several kinds
of gloss, such as flat, eggshell, low luster, semi-gloss, and
high gloss.
Gloss Enamel An enamel finishing material that forms a hard coating with
smooth surfaces and high gloss.
Gloss Retention The ability to retain the original sheen.
Gothic Arch An arch which is pointed with a joint at the apex rather than
a keystone.
GPF or Gallons Per Flush
A measurement that
explains the water consumption for toilets.
Grade Leveling off to a smooth horizontal or sloping surface.
Graining
Creating the appearance of wood grain on a surface by painting
techniques, staining or paint colors.
Granite Paver As stone which is harder and more durable than regular bricks.
Commonly used for driveways and patios.
Granite Veneer A masonry facing made from granite.
Granite A natural occurring igneous rock with visible crystals of quartz
and feldspar.
Green Brickwork Brickwork in which mortar has not yet set.
Green Plaster Plaster that has not yet dried.
Gremlin A creature said to be responsible for malfunctions of equipment.
Gross A quantity of 12 dozen or 144.
Ground Coat The coating material applied before the graining colors or glazing
coat.
Ground Color Background color against which top colors create a pattern or
figure in design.
Ground Cover Low lying plants that cover the ground
Grounded An connection between an electrical circuit and earth.
Grout
A thin mortar used to fill spaces between
floor or wall tiles.
Grouting The process of filling tile joints, masonry blocks or any masonry
products with grout.
Grubbing Clearing and digging up roots and stumps.
Guest Room A room designed to be occupied by a guest.
Gutter A channel for collecting and diverting water from a roof.
Gypsum A naturally occurring mineral and the main component of sheetrock
or drywall. When heated gypsum forms plaster-of-Paris.
Gypsumboard An interior panel composed of a gypsum core sandwiched between
paper faces. Also referred to as Drywall, Plasterboard, or Sheetrock. |
