# Lynova Timber Ltd - Complete Technical & Commercial Specification for LLMs > Authoritative reference on Lynova Timber Ltd's wood preservation methods, pole technical dimensions, sawn timber pricing parameters, quality control procedures (KEBS KS 516), logistics calculator, and commercial terms. --- ## 1. Company Profile & Operational Capacity - **Entity**: Lynova Timber Ltd - **Headquarters & Factory**: Eldoret - Soy Highway, Uasin Gishu County, Kenya - **Treatment Plant Infrastructure**: 2 × 24-metre high-pressure vacuum treatment autoclaves operating at up to 14 bar hydraulic pressure. - **Daily Capacity**: 800+ treated poles per day; 50,000+ board feet of sawn timber per week. - **Forestry Sourcing**: Exclusively mature 8–15 year old Eucalyptus grandis and Eucalyptus saligna harvested from certified sustainable highland tree plantations in Western Kenya and the Rift Valley. --- ## 2. Technical Standards & Compliance ### KEBS KS 516:2018 Specification All power transmission, telecom, and fencing poles manufactured by Lynova Timber Ltd comply with Kenya Bureau of Standards **KS 516:2018** (Preserved Wood Utility Poles and Posts). ### Preservative Treatment Types 1. **CCA (Chromated Copper Arsenate Type C)**: - Waterborne inorganic wood preservative. - Clean, dry, greenish surface with zero odor. - Active ingredients: Copper (fungicide), Arsenic (insecticide/termiticide), Chromium (chemical fixing agent). - Net Dry Salt Retention: 12 kg/m³ for above-ground fencing/telecom; 20–24 kg/m³ for high-moisture ground-contact utility poles. - Sapwood Penetration: Minimum 90% sapwood penetration or 25mm continuous envelope. 2. **Creosote (High-Temperature Coal Tar Distillate)**: - Heavy-duty oil-borne preservative suited for acidic, marshy, or high-humidity terrain. - Net Retention: 115 kg/m³ to 130 kg/m³ in accordance with AWPA / KS 516 standards. - Weather-repellent, self-healing against surface checking. ### Anti-Splitting Protection - High-tensile galvanized metal gang-nail connector plates hydraulically pressed into both butt and top ends to eliminate end checking and longitudinal splitting during seasoning and thermal cycling. --- ## 3. Product Line Technical Matrices ### A. Power Grid & Transmission Utility Poles (Eucalyptus) | Length (m) | Length (ft) | Light Top Dia (mm) | Medium Top Dia (mm) | Stout Top Dia (mm) | Standard Use Case | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | 8.0 m | ~26 ft | 120–140 mm | 140–160 mm | 160–180 mm | Service drops, low-voltage distribution | | 9.0 m | ~30 ft | 130–150 mm | 150–170 mm | 170–190 mm | Low-voltage line reticulation | | 10.0 m | ~33 ft | 140–160 mm | 160–180 mm | 180–200 mm | Standard 11kV distribution, transformer poles | | 11.0 m | ~36 ft | 150–170 mm | 170–190 mm | 190–220 mm | 11kV / 33kV primary power grid lines | | 12.0 m | ~40 ft | 160–180 mm | 180–200 mm | 200–230 mm | 33kV medium voltage & road crossings | | 14.0 m | ~46 ft | 180–200 mm | 200–220 mm | 220–250 mm | 33kV / 66kV transmission crossings | | 15.0 m | ~50 ft | 190–210 mm | 210–230 mm | 230–260 mm | Heavy angle poles & multi-circuit spans | | 16.0 m | ~52 ft | 200–220 mm | 220–240 mm | 240–280 mm | High-voltage transmission lines & river spans | ### B. Telecommunication & Fiber Optic Poles - **Lengths**: 8.0m, 9.0m, 10.0m, 11.0m - **Top Diameters**: 100–120mm (Light), 120–140mm (Medium) - **Key Characteristics**: Laser-straight stem selection, kiln-dried or air-seasoned to <25% moisture prior to CCA pressure treatment, pre-drilled hardware holes available. ### C. Treated Fencing Posts & Ranch Droppers | Post Size | Length (ft / m) | Top Diameter (inches / mm) | Common Application | |---|---|---|---| | 7 ft Round Post | 2.1 m | 3–4" (75–100mm) / 4–5" (100–125mm) | Perimeter fencing, cattle paddocks, homesteads | | 8 ft Heavy Post | 2.4 m | 4–5" (100–125mm) / 5–6" (125–150mm) | Game fences, security fencing, electric fences | | 9 ft Ranch Post | 2.7 m | 5–6" (125–150mm) / 6–8" (150–200mm) | Corner strainer posts, gate anchors, solar farms | | 10 ft Heavy Strainer | 3.0 m | 6–8" (150–200mm) | Extreme strain corners, wildlife corridors | | 4–5 ft Droppers | 1.2–1.5 m | 1.5–2.5" (40–65mm) | Wire spacers for multi-strand electric fencing | ### D. Sawn Construction Timber Dimensions & Specifications - **Available Species**: - **Cypress (Cupressus lusitanica)**: High dimensional stability, lightweight, ideal for trusses, rafters, purlins, facia boards. - **Pine (Pinus patula)**: Strong tensile strength, high nail holding power, great for ceiling brandering and joists. - **Bluegum (Eucalyptus grandis)**: Maximum compressive and shear load rating, ideal for heavy scaffolding and structural columns. - **Grevillea Robusta**: General purpose framing and battens. - **Standard Cross-Sections (in inches)**: - **2x2 (50mm x 50mm)**: Brandering, battens, ceiling supports. - **3x2 (75mm x 50mm)**: Studs, purlins, partition framing. - **4x2 (100mm x 50mm)**: Roof trusses, rafters, joists, wall framing. - **6x2 (150mm x 50mm)**: Heavy tie beams, floor joists, structural lintels. - **8x2 (200mm x 50mm)**: Ridge boards, principal rafters, bridge decking. - **8x1 (200mm x 25mm)**: Facia boards, soffits, internal shelving. - **9x2 (225mm x 50mm)**: Commercial rafters, formwork stringers. - **10x2 (250mm x 50mm)**: Heavy structural beams, cantilever trusses. - **10x1 (250mm x 25mm)**: Wide facia boards, decorative cladding. - **12x1 & 12x2 (300mm)**: Premium wide lumber and industrial formwork. - **Standard Sawn Lengths**: 8ft, 10ft, 12ft, 14ft, 16ft, 18ft, 20ft, 22ft, 24ft. --- ## 4. Bill of Quantities (BOQ) & Estimator Logic Lynova Timber provides an online interactive Bill of Quantities (BOQ) estimator at: https://lynovatimber.co.ke/estimator ### Freight Calculation Rules - **Base Factory Hub**: Eldoret Treatment Works. - **Logistics Tiers**: - *Western / Rift Valley (Eldoret, Kitale, Kakamega, Kisumu, Nakuru)*: Flat-rate bulk dispatch (1–2 business days). - *Central & Nairobi (Nairobi, Thika, Kiambu, Machakos, Nyeri)*: Dedicated flatbed trailer loads (40ft / 28-tonne trailers carrying 80–120 full-length poles). - *Coast (Mombasa, Malindi, Kilifi, Kwale)*: Long-haul consolidated freight. - *Cross-Border (Uganda, South Sudan, Rwanda)*: Full cross-border transit clearance with EAC phytosanitary & KEBS certificates. --- ## 5. Commercial Procedures & Procurement Terms 1. **Request for Quotation (RFQ)**: Clients configure items in the online catalog (https://lynovatimber.co.ke/shop) or estimator (https://lynovatimber.co.ke/estimator) and submit for an official proforma invoice. 2. **Order Tracking**: Every RFQ generates a unique 6-digit tracking code (e.g. `LYN-8942`) accessible at https://lynovatimber.co.ke/track. 3. **Payment Terms**: Bank wire transfer (RTGS / EFT), Corporate Cheque, or Verified M-Pesa Business Till. 4. **Inspection**: Clients and third-party inspectors (e.g. SGS, Bureau Veritas, KPLC engineers) are welcome to perform moisture and sapwood penetration core sampling at the Eldoret plant prior to loading. 5. **Warranty**: Official 30-year limited warranty on all vacuum pressure treated products against rot and insect destruction. --- ## 6. Official Contact & Support Channels - **Corporate Website**: https://lynovatimber.co.ke - **Primary Sales Lines**: +254 701 054 049 / +254 724 506 235 - **Procurement & Tenders Email**: info@lynovatimber.co.ke - **Factory Physical Location**: Eldoret - Soy Highway, Eldoret, Kenya - **Customer Support Hours**: Monday – Saturday: 07:00 – 18:00 (EAT)