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Home Remodeling and Construction 101:
Glossary of Terms - G

By Allen Shapiro

Gable

A gable is the triangular upper portion of a wall at the end of a pitched roof. It typically has straight sides, but there are many variations.

Gable Roof

A type of roof containing sloping planes of the same pitch on each side of the ridge. A gable roof contains a gable at each end.

Gable Vent

Gable vents are vents placed in the gable ends of the roof to facilitate the flow of air in the attic while protecting it from insects and the weather.

Gandy

A gandy is a tool which uses a screen to press the course aggregate downward while leaving the fine aggregate at the surface. Widely used in residential construction, its use is discouraged by many structural engineers because it can severely damage the concrete unless used skillfully by a trained person.

Ground Fault Current Interrupter (GFI)

Also known as GFCI, this electrical device is used to prevent injury from contact with electrical appliances. This device must new installed in new constructions in: bathrooms, kitchen, garage, outdoors, and in other locations where one might be in contact with a grounded surface and an electrical appliance.

Glazed Tile

Glazed tile is a tile shingle with a color glaze compound put on its surface that produces a smooth and shiny face. Glaze usually adds significantly to the cost of clay tiles, but adds only moderately or not at all to the cost of concrete tiles.

Glass-Seal

This is a three-tab, self-sealing fiberglass shingles with a traditional square-tab design. A thick layer of weathering-grade asphalt gives them extra waterproofing protection.

Glide

A glide is hardware, attached between a cabinet drawer and the cabinet box which holds the drawer in a level position as the drawer is pulled out of and pushed into the cabinet box.

GPF

This abbreviation stands for Gallons Per Flush. This term is used in regards to water consumption for toilets.

Gravity Operated Toilet

A gravity operated toilet is a toilet which relies on the natural downward pressure of water in a toilet tank to flush the toilet effectively.

Grout

A fluid material that is injected into soil, rock, concrete or other construction material, to seal openings, and to lower the permeability and/or provide additional structural strength. There are four major types of grouting materials: chemical, cement, clay, and bitumen

Gutter

A gutter is the trough that channels water from the eaves to the downspouts.

This glossary is provided by Remodeling California Inc. as part of the company's comprehensive Service Pledge. We, at Remodeling California Inc., believe that by providing you with knowledge and education, we assist you in making the right decisions regarding the types of services and products you may need or want.

The terms in this glossary are commonly used during home remodeling projects. These terms will be included in the estimate, plans, designs, and contract and usually translate into optional services and final charges. Please feel free to contact us with any question.

Allen Shapiro is a senior project manager for Remodeling California Inc., a leader in the Home Improvement industry. For more information about House Remodeling, feel free to Email Allen Shapiro or call (800) 724-9946.