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Material: Terra Cotta
Condition: Soiled Efflorescence
TPAS Code: Eff
Condition Type (AutoCAD Layer): TerraCotta_SoilStain
Severity Units: Not applicable
Ammount Units: Area affected in square feet
Description: White, soft deposition on the surface of masonry due to evaporative precipitation of salts. When this process occurs below the surface of the masonry unit (subflorescence), it is revealed at areas of exfoliation or spalling.

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Efflorescence in glazed terra cotta
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Efflorescence in glazed terra cotta
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Efflorescence in slip surfaced terra cotta
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Efflorescence in glazed terra cotta