Fiber quality score* | Description and Interpretation |
---|---|
5 | Long chip or splinters; sound wood. |
4 | Moderate to long chip or splinter; suspect early decay. |
3 | Moderate chip with some brash failure; early decay likely. |
2 | Short chip with brash failure; suspect advanced decay. |
1 | No chip; advanced decay. |
↵* Score of 5 = sound wood, 4 or less = decay positive