2012 Maine Revised Statutes
TITLE 12: CONSERVATION
Chapter 805: COOPERATIVE FORESTRY MANAGEMENT
12 §8824. Grades

Part 11: FORESTRY

Subchapter 3: REGULATION

§8824. Grades

Five grades of shingles shall be used and the grade shall be determined from poorer face of a shingle. Not more than 5 shingles in a bundle may be below the grade designated on the bundle. [1979, c. 545, §3 (NEW).]

1. Extra. "Extra" means heartwood shingles which are completely clear with no defects or sapwood. No wane is permitted.

[ 1979, c. 545, §3 (NEW) .]

2. Clear. "Clear" means heartwood shingles which are clear of defects for 6 inches from the butt end. Sound red knots no wider than 1/3 the width of the shingle and unsound defects such as holes, black knots and slightly decayed knots not more than 3/4 inch in diameter are permitted between 6 inches and 11 inches of the butt end. Above 11 inches from the butt end, any combination of defects is permitted which will not impair the use of the shingle. Sapwood is permitted above 11 inches from the butt end.

[ 1979, c. 545, §3 (NEW) .]

3. 2nd clear. "2nd clear" means heartwood shingles which may contain sound red knots no larger than a United States 50 piece for 6 inches from the butt end. No other defect is permitted for 6 inches from the butt end. Sound red knots up to 1/2 the width of the shingle are permitted between 6 and 11 inches of the butt end. Holes, black knots, decayed knots, rot pockets or streaks are permitted between 6 inches and 11 inches of the butt end if no more in width or length than 1/2 the width of the shingle. Sapwood is permitted above 6 inches from the butt end. Above 11 inches from the butt end any combination of defects is permitted which will not impair the use of the shingle. Wane is permitted above 6 inches from the butt end.

[ 1979, c. 545, §3 (NEW) .]

4. Clear wall. "Clear wall" means heartwood and sapwood shingles which are clear of defects for 6 inches from the butt end. Sound red knots up to 1/2 the width of the shingle are permitted between 6 inches and 11 inches of the butt end. Holes, black knots, decayed knots, rot pockets or streaks shall be permitted between 6 inches and 11 inches of the butt end if no more in width or length than 1/2 the width of the shingle. Wane is permitted above 6 inches from the butt end. Above 11 inches from the butt end any combination of defects is permitted which will not impair the use of the shingle.

[ 1979, c. 545, §3 (NEW) .]

5. Utility. "Utility" means heartwood and sapwood shingles which may contain sound red knot and other small defects in the entire length of the shingle, but no holes, black knots, decayed knots, rot pockets or streaks shall be permitted within 4 inches of the butt end. Holes, black knots, decayed knots, rot pockets or streaks shall be permitted between 4 inches and 11 inches of the butt end if no more in width or length than 1/2 the width of the shingle. Wane is permitted above 4 inches from the butt end. Above 11 inches from the butt end any combination of defects is permitted which will not impair the use of the shingle.

[ 1979, c. 545, §3 (NEW) .]

SECTION HISTORY

1979, c. 545, §3 (NEW).