| G-90
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A typical coating
weight for galvanized steel sheet. Equates to .090 oz.
of zinc per square foot, total both sides. |
| Gable
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A triangular portion
of the endwall of a building, directly under the sloping
roof and above the eave height line. |
| Gage
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Thickness of steel
or distance between holes punched in flanges, base or
splice plates. |
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Galvalume® |
The patented trade
name by Bethleham Steel Company for the aluminum-zinc
alloy applied to sheet steel for corrosion resistance.
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Galvanized Steel |
Steel coated with
zinc for corrosion resistance. |
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Gauge/Gage |
(1) In metal
products, a number designating a specific thickness of
metal sheet, or diameter of wire, cable or fastener
shank tabulated in a standardized series, each of which
represents a decimal fraction of an inch (or
millimeter). (2) Distance in inches (or millimeters)
between adjacent lines of holes or fasteners.
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Girder |
A main horizontal or
near horizontal structural member that supports vertical
loads. |
| Girt
|
A secondary
horizontal structural member attached to sidewall or
endwall columns to which wall covering is attached and
supported horizontally; usually a cold-formed "Z" shape.
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| Glaze
or Glazing |
The process of
installing glass in window or door openings.
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| Gloss
|
Subjective term
describing the relative amount and nature of mirror-like
reflection from a surface. |
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Granules |
Ceramic coated
colored crushed rock that is applied to the exposed
surface of roofing products. |
| Grout
|
A mixture of cement,
sand and water used to fill cracks and cavities. Often
used under base plates to obtain uniform bearing
surfaces. |
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Guideline |
A written statement
or outline of a policy, practice or conduct. Guidelines
may propose options to enable a user to satisfy
provisions of a code, standard, regulation or
recommendation. |
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Gusset Plate |
A steel plate used
to connect two or more structural members in the same
plane. |
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Gutter |
The trough that
channels water from the eaves to the downspouts.
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