Green Treated Railway Sleeper | 2400mm x 100mm x 200mm

Green Treated Railway Sleeper | 2400mm x 100mm x 200mm

Green Treated Railway Sleepers are becoming a popular choice for gardening and landscaping projects. These high-quality rectangular Timber Sleepers are designed to be visually-appealing and long-lasting. This versatile product can be used for a number of purposes such as creating a flower bed or vegetable patch, creating borders or walls or even steps!

Commonly known as Railway Sleepers due to them being designed to support railway tracks, Timber Sleepers are a practical and aesthetic product which can take your garden to the next level. So, whether you are a keen gardener, landscaper, or DIY enthusiast, then checkout our green Railway Sleepers as they may be just what you are looking for to improve your garden and create a garden sanctuary.

Key Features of Railway Sleepers

Garden Sleepers have many key features which is why they have become a popular element in many gardens. Our Railway Sleepers are crafted from natural and excellent quality timber which is pressure treated to prolong the life expectancy and reduce the effects of rot and weathering on the timber.

The main strength of Railway Sleepers is there are very versatile and can be used for several uses. Whether its raised beds, raised platforms, borders or even steps, this Timber Sleeper can be manoeuvred to fit your requirements. In terms of design, these Railway Sleepers can be cut down and shaped to create different styles including traditional rectangular shapes or more complex designs.

A reason Railway Sleepers are so popular is because they are visually appealing. The natural timber look and natural colours complement the garden surrounding. Railway Sleepers can be used to create structure in your garden when used as borders or steps. Additionally, Railway Sleepers can be used to create a statement piece in your garden where you are naturally drawn to look, such as a Sleeper flower bed.

Garden Sleepers are known for being low maintenance once installed. The treated finish reduces the effects of rot and with yearly cleaning and maintenance such as applying with wood preserver, this can help maintain the appearance and improve life expectancy.

Installation of Railway Sleepers

Installing Garden Sleepers depends on what you are using the Timber Sleepers for and what design you have in mind. The first and most important step is to make sure the ground surface is clear of any rubbish and is as level as possible.

Depending on what ground type and how you want the Railway Sleepers to look will depend on the next step. Soil, concrete, decking or grass can be used as a base for the Railway Sleepers. Railway Sleepers can be placed on the ground, or they can be placed half in the ground for extra stability. You can dig a trench and then create a flat base can be created by sand, soil or concrete.

Once you have a level base, you can place your Railway Sleepers. Railway Sleepers can be stacked to create a higher border or connected to one another. Wooden spikes and landscaping screws or steel pins (not included) can be used to secure the Railway Sleepers together.

Final step, you should have created your desired design with the Railway Sleepers. Now you can complete the process by adding the finishing touches such as planting the flowers or adding gravel to the borders. Now you garden should be looking even more beautiful with the addition of these Sleepers!

Railway Sleepers Measurements

Our Railway Sleepers are available in the standard size of 2400mm long, 100mm high and 200mm wide. Two people are recommended to safely move the Sleepers. You can easily cut down with a saw to the measurements you need.

Pre-Treated wood to an expert standard, our Railway Sleepers are available in a natural looking brown or green. The pressure treating conforms to a standard of BS EN 351-1. It is designed to prolong the life expectancy of the Timber Sleepers against weathering and rot.

Don’t forget to check out our package deals for our Railway Sleepers! We have brown or green Railway Sleepers available in a pack of 100.

Delivery and Offloading

Important Notice: Due to the weight and size of Railway Sleepers, they require at least 2 people to safely manoeuvre and offload. If you do not have offloading facilities or at least two people available to offload. We do offer our own offloading facilities. Assisted offload is where our driver can help you offload the goods by hand to the kerbside. While First Fence offload is where we offload all the goods ourselves to the kerbside for you. Prices may vary per service, and you will need a site contact there to sign for the delivery. We have a range of delivery options to suit your requirements including same day delivery, next day delivery, express delivery and standard delivery.

Here to Help

If you require more information about our Sleepers, please get in touch with the team by calling 01283 512111 or email sales@firstfence.co.uk. Alternatively, we are available on the live chat.