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Material: Terra Cotta
Condition: Surface Glaze Loss
TPAS Code: Glz
Condition Type (AutoCAD Layer): TerraCotta_SurfLoss
Severity Units: Depth of loss in 1/8 inch increments
Ammount Units: Area affected in square feet
Description: Loss of glaze at the surface of a terra cotta unit, either in discrete spots or wholesale disappearance of glaze, revealing the porous bisque beneath.

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Glaze loss in terra cotta
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Glaze loss in terra cotta
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Glaze loss in terra cotta with applied coating