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A to Z Glossary of Home Improvement Terms - G

This page of our online a to z glossary is for home improvement terms beginning with the letter 'G'.

• Gable - The triangular wall surface formed by the meeting of two sloping wall lines at the end of a ridged roof.
• Glazing - Fitting glass into windows or doors. The glass panes in window and door frames.
• Glazing Bead - Small hard wooden strip which can be used to fix glass in a window instead of using putty.
• Grout - A thin mortar used in filling the joints and gaps between tiles. Grout is available in a range of colors.
• Gutter - A plastic or metal 'U'-shaped channel at the eaves of a roof for collecting and draining away rainwater from the roof.