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frost line
Construction; Architecture
The under ground level that frost will reach during the coldest days in a given locality.
furring strips
Construction; Architecture
Wooden strips nailed to masonry walls to provide the necessary air space between masonry and wood or plaster.
gable
Construction; Architecture
The triangular upper portion of a wall at the end of a pitched roof corresponding to a pediment in classical architecture.
gambrel
Construction; Architecture
A roof where each side has two slopes; a steeper lower slope and a flatter upper one; a 'barn roof'. Often found in Colonial revival houses in the "Dutch" style.
gazebo
Construction; Architecture
A small summerhouse or pavilion with a view, or a belvedere on the roof of a house.
girder
Construction; Architecture
A strong, wooden member spanning foundation walls designed to support joist ends.
