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Gable   | A triangular wall enclosed by the sloping ends of a ridged roof or a triangular decorative feature.
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Gable roof   | A ridged roof forming a triangle at each end.
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Gag rules   | A provision in contracts signed by new buyers that prohibits the owners from publicizing complaints about the builder.
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Gambrel roof   | A roof with two slopes, often seen on barns.
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General contractor   | The person who hires all of the subcontractors and suppliers for a project.
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General plan   | A government's long-range land-use plan.
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Geodesic dome   | A structure constructed of lightweight bars forming a grid of polygons.
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Georgian style   | Popular throughout the 18th century, this type of architecture is distinguished by a symmetrical facade, prominent front entrance and quoins-decorative blocks of masonry or wood set in the corners of the house.
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Gift   | A cash gift a buyer receives from a relative or other source. Lenders usually require a "gift letter" stating that the money will not have to be repaid.
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Gingerbread decoration   | An intricate, almost lacy, wood trim.
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