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Bring a rustic feel to your outdoor space
Bring a rustic feel to your outdoor space
Timber sleepers can transform your outdoor spaces with their rustic ruggedness and character. Whether they’re used as retaining timber, formed into steps to make use of uneven ground, crafted into durable outdoor furniture, used as garden edging or in decorative raised gardens, wooden sleepers are a landscaper’s best friend. No other timber can match the look and appearance, plus sleepers are hard-wearing and can last decades with only minimal maintenance.
If you choose to source reclaimed railway sleepers, you’re not only giving these durable items a new life, but they’ve also carried the weight of a railway network so you can be sure they’ll do the job of revitalising your outdoor space for years to come.
Timber sleepers come in various hard- and softwoods, are available treated or untreated, and can come with rustic or clean finishes to suit any outdoor project. Some considerations to make when selecting a particular type of timber sleeper includes the available lengths and dimensions available, whether your sleepers will be used in a structural or garden application, and whether you’re after a clean or rustic look for your project.
Disclaimer: due to their nature, all sleepers are subject to availability.
Australian Hardwood Sleepers
Naturally durable and available, Australian Hardwood sleepers age well. New sleepers are great for high-end finishes and are untreated, so are suitable for edible gardens, children’s playgrounds, and indoor use.
Ironwood Sleepers
The name says it all for this premium sleeper. Ultra-dense and durable, even in very wet environments, Ironwood sleepers make a statement and are great for heavy-use applications, outdoor furniture, and bespoke designs. Some splits and cracks may be likely; these sleepers are also non-absorbent, so are not suitable for staining or treatments.
Reclaimed A-Grade UK Oak
These reclaimed oak sleepers have tight rings and are a dense wood, a result of their slow growth in the cooler European climates. Stone and steel indentations from possible ex-railway use, combined with the rich tone, make these perfect for achieving that rustic railway look.
Reclaimed Euro Hardwood
With an attractive dark brown colour, these untreated and naturally durable AA-grade sleepers look great in prominent garden features. Exposed grains, boltholes and weathering from their previous use enhance the rustic look. Available in unique sizes and longer lengths.
Macrocarpa Sleepers
A naturally durable sleeper with prominent knots and rustic features that will weather to a silvery-grey colour over time. Suitable for non-structural applications, Macrocarpa sleepers can be readily stained or painted to suit your needs.
TRUSTwood Pine Sleeper
These H4 sleepers are MCA-treated, meaning they’re suitable for above-ground, in-ground, or freshwater contact. Long-lasting with a rich coppery tone, these sleepers – with their copper-based preservative that’s much more environmentally friendly than other treatments – can be safely used in raised gardens and play areas without a barrier.
Australian Hardwood
Naturally durable and available, Australian Hardwood sleepers age well. Rustic ex-railway sleepers look great for edging, low walls, and steps. Reclaimed Australian Hardwood sleepers are untreated, so are suitable for edible gardens, children’s playgrounds, and indoor use.
Rustic NZ Pine Sleepers
Well suited to NZ’s changeable conditions, these pre-weathered pine sleepers are lighter and are easily cut and modified onsite. As these are typically treated, linings (such as polyethene) between the sleeper and soil should be used for edible garden or planter applications.
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