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Term Definition
Grandstand Seat. A seat in a stand for spectators at a racecourse or stadium.  
Grandstand. A stand or bleachers for spectators, usually for a sporting event.  
Granite Block. A masonry unit consisting of a very hard natural igneous rock used for its firmness and endurance.  
Granite Curb. street curbing that is manufactured from granite blocks.  
Granite Paver. .A type of igneous stone that is harder and more durable than regular bricks, used for driveways and patios for use with or without mortar.  
Granite Veneer. A masonry facing attached to a main structure, made from granite.  
Granite. Igneous rock with visible crystals of quartz and feldspar.  
Granolithic Topping. A covering layer consisting of an artificial stone of crushed granite and cement.  
Grant Deed. A deed by which ownership in real property is transferred.  
Grantee. A person receiving an interest in property.  
Grantor. A person selling, granting, or giving up an interest in property.  
Granular Insulation. Insulating material made of granular vermiculite or perlite or beaded styrene, placed in hollow, usually masonry, construction.  
Granular Waterproofing. Waterproofing material made of granular vermiculite or perlite or beaded styrene.  
Granules. The size-graded mineral particles that are imbedded into the top surface of factory made mineral-surfaced asphalt shingles and cap sheet.  
Graph. A diagram showing the relation between variable quantities, usually two variables, each measured along one of a pair of axes at right angles.  
Graphic. Of or relating to the visual or descriptive arts, like writing, drawing, or photography.  
Graphics. The products of the graphic arts.  
Graphite. Black pigment consisting mostly of carbon obtained from natural deposits or produced from coke in an electric furnace.  
Grass Cloth Tile. Tile made from woven vegetable fibers that are laminated.  
Grass Cloth. A wall covering manufactured from vegetable fibers, woven and laminated to paper for backing.  
Grass. Green low growing vegetation widely used as ground cover; see Lawn.  
Grate Cutting. The act or process of snipping away a grate with hand tools, or cutting away a grate by acetylene torch or power tools.  
Grate Painting. The act or process of applying paint to seal, prevent rust, or add color to a grating.  
Grate, Metal. see Metal Grating.  
Grating Frame. Frame, usually metal, to contain floor grating and provide means to anchor to floor construction.  
Grating Tread. Horizontal surface of step made of steel grating.  
Grating, Metal. see Metal Grating.  
Grating. Open grid of metal bars structurally formed.  
Gravel Fill. Gravel layered at the bottom of an excavation to insure drainage of water.  
Gravel Mulch. A protective covering of rock particles, used on the ground to rce evaporation, prevent erosion, and control weeds.  

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