Glossary of terms used on this site
There are 161 entries in this glossary.| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Gable |
The upper portion of a sidewall that comes to a triangular point at the ridge of a sloping roof. |
| Gable roof |
A type of roof containing sloping planes of the same pitch on each side of the ridge. A gable roof typically contains a gable at each end. |
| Gambrel roof |
A type of roof containing two sloping planes of different pitch on each side of the ridge. The lower plane has a steeper slope than the upper. A gambrel roof usually contains a gable at each end, just like a standard gable roof. |
| Granules |
Ceramic-coated colored crushed rock that is applied to the exposed surface of asphalt roofing products. |
| Gutter |
The trough that channels water from the eaves to the downspouts. |
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