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Glass Unit Masonry – Nonload-bearing masonry composed of glass units bonded by mortar.

Grade (Lumber) – The classification of lumber in regard to strength and utility in accordance with the American Softwood Lumber Standard DOC PS 20 and the grading rules of an approved lumber rules-writing agency.