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Material: Stone
Condition: Soiled Biological
TPAS Code: Bio
Condition Type (AutoCAD Layer): Stone_SoilStain
Severity Units: Not applicable
Ammount Units: Area affected in square feet
Description: Microbiological plant growth on the surface of masonry, such as algae, moss or lichen, or vascular plant growth, typically in gutters, cracks or on roofs.

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Biological growth (moss and algae) on marble
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Biological soiling on limestone
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Biological growth (woody plants) on limestone
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Biological soiling (algae) on limestone