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Description
Treated Softwood Railway Sleeper 100mm x 200mm x 2.4mTreated softwood railway sleepers measuring 100mm x 200mm x 2. 4m are a practical, cost effective choice for garden landscaping, raised beds, and retaining walls. Pressure treated for rot resistance and planed to a clean square edge, these new sleepers are ready to use straight from delivery. Specifications Property Detail Material Softwood Treatment Pressure treated for rot resistance Finish Planed, square edge Nominal Size 100mm x 200mm Length 2. 4m
Treated softwood railway sleepers measuring 100mm x 200mm x 2.4m are a practical, cost-effective choice for garden landscaping, raised beds, and retaining walls. Pressure treated for rot resistance and planed to a clean square edge, these new sleepers are ready to use straight from delivery.
Specifications
| Property | Detail |
|---|---|
| Material | Softwood |
| Treatment | Pressure treated for rot resistance |
| Finish | Planed, square edge |
| Nominal Size | 100mm x 200mm |
| Length | 2.4m (2400mm) |
| Profile | Rectangular sleeper |
| Use Class | Suitable for ground contact landscaping use |
What it's used for
- Raised garden beds and vegetable planters
- Retaining walls and terraced slope management
- Garden steps and pathway edging
- Border definition and low-level garden seating structures
Fitting and handling
At approximately 27kg each, these sleepers are considerably lighter than oak equivalents, making them manageable for two people without lifting equipment on most residential projects. For ground-contact applications such as raised beds or retaining walls, set sleepers on a compacted hardcore or gravel base to aid drainage and extend service life. Fix courses together using galvanised timber screws or rebar pins driven vertically through stacked layers for added stability.
FAQ
Are these sleepers safe to use in a vegetable raised bed?
These sleepers are pressure treated with a modern preservative system. For food-growing beds, many gardeners line the interior face with a polythene membrane as an added precaution, though current timber treatments approved for use in the UK are considered significantly safer than older creosote-based products.
How do treated softwood sleepers compare to oak sleepers in terms of durability?
Oak sleepers are naturally more durable and typically last longer in ground contact without treatment. However, treated softwood sleepers offer a practical and more affordable alternative for most garden landscaping projects, and with good drainage they will give many years of reliable service.
Can I cut these sleepers to length on site?
Yes. These sleepers are straightforward to cut with a circular saw or hand saw. If you cut through the treated outer layer, apply an end-grain preservative such as Ronseal or a compatible brush-on treatment to the exposed cut face before installation.
Nottage Timber Merchants supply treated softwood railway sleepers to trade and retail customers across Bridgend and South Wales, with next-day delivery available to many local areas. View our full range in the railway sleepers collection or contact us to discuss larger quantity orders.
Shipping Notes
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Exchange/Return Notes
- We offer a 30-day return/exchange service after receiving.
- Final sale items are not eligible for returns or exchanges.
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