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GABLE ROOF: A steeply angled, triangular roof.

GALVANIZED PIPE: Iron pipe with a galvanized (zinc) coating.

GAMBREL ROOF: A ''barn-like'' roof, where the upper portion of the roof is less-steeply angled than the lower part.

GENERAL LIEN: A broad-based claim against several properties owned by a defaulting party.

GEORGIAN: A classic, English-style hose characterized by simple rectangular shape and multiple stories.

GFI: Ground Fault Interrupter. A type of circuit breaker required in areas where water is present.

GINNIE MAE: A wholly owned corporation created in 1968 within the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to serve low-to moderate-income homebuyers.

GIRDER: A main supporting beam.

GOVERNMENT MORTGAGE: Any mortgage insured by a government agency, such as the FHA or VA.

GRADE: The slope of land around a building. Also ground level.

GRANTEE: Any person who is given ownership of a piece of property.

GRANTOR: Any person who gives away ownership of a piece of property.

GROSS AREA: The sum total of all floor space, including areas such as stairways and closet space. Often measured based on external wall lengths.

GROUTING: Material used around ceramic tile.

GUTTER: The trough around the edge of the roof that catches and diverts rain.


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