gable: The portion of the roof above the eave line of a double-sloped roof.

girder: A large or principal beam of wood or steel used to support concentrated loads at isolated points along its length.

grade: The surface of the ground around a building.

grade, wood: A designation given to the quality of manufactured lumber.

gravel stop: A strip of metal with a vertical lip used to retain the gravel around the edge of a built-up roof.

green board: Water-resistant gypsum wall board, indentified by label and green color paper layer.

grout: A plaster-like material used to seal between ceramic and other tile in kitchens, showers, and baths
gusset: A plywood or metal plate used to strengthen the joints of a truss.

gutter: A trough for carrying water.

gypsum board: See “drywall”

 

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