GABLE ROOF
A steeply angled, triangular roof.

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

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

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

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

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

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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.

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GIRDER
A main supporting beam.

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

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

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

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

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

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GROUTING
Material used around ceramic tile.

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