Building a Retailing Wall Out of Sleepers

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 he 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 it a long-lasting, durable timber option.

These high-quality rectangular timber sleepers are designed to be visually appealing, and due to their 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.