Client – Bryan Bush

Location – Hampshire

Project – Building a Retaining Wall out of Sleepers

Overview:

Bryan was looking for a suitable timber product to build a retaining wall in his front garden, he wanted it to look aesthetically pleasing too.

Challenges:

Aesthetics – Bryan wanted this to be something that added to their front garden visually, rather than looking like an eyesore.

Durability – As they would be outdoors and susceptible to a range of weather conditions, from wind and rain, the solution needed to be robust.

Low maintenance – As they were going in the front garden, Bryan didn’t have a lot of time to maintain the solution regularly.

Small order – Bryan only needed a small number of items due to the size of the project, so needed to find a supplier that was willing to do this.

Solution:

Bryan went for our green railway timber sleepers, as they are available to order in small quantities, and would be the ideal solution for a retaining wall.

As maintenance was a key factor for Bryan, our sleepers are perfect as they undergo pressure treatment in accordance with the industry standard BS EN 251-1 standard, ensuring top-notch quality that requires little maintenance. The wood treatment helps tackle the damaging effects of rot and makes them a long-lasting, durable timber option.

These high-quality rectangular timber sleepers are designed to be visually-appealing, and due to its versatility can be used for a number of purposes.

If Bryan was unsure once he’d ordered the items on how to build a retaining wall, he could have checked out our Frequently Asked Questions for more information.

Conclusion:

Bryan now has a visually appealing, sturdy retaining wall in his front garden, that doesn’t require a huge amount of maintenance.