FSC-certified oak railway sleepers are a long-lasting and extremely attractive solution for all kinds of landscaping purposes, including raised beds, patios, planters, lawn edging, sleeper retaining walls and garden steps. With an expected lifespan of up to 20 years, they will stand the test of time in all weather conditions. Due to their longevity, these oak railway sleepers are popular with professional landscapers and garden designers.

Made from strong and durable hardwood, the sleepers do not require treating with a preservative, however, they can be oiled or stained to suit requirements. If left untreated, the oak will silver with age, creating rustic sleepers.

Suregreen strongly recommends using its stainless steel sleeper screws for oak raised beds and mantle, to provide longevity and strength. The company also supplies all the necessary fixings for the job at-hand, including angle brackets and flat connector plates. A concrete base anchor bracket is available for placing sleepers on concrete surfaces.

As these natural, organic sleepers are from sustainably-sourced forests, it is to be expected that they may have waney edges, will split, and may move over time - like all green oak - but this is part of the natural beauty of the product. Large cracks, splits and irregularities are to be expected with oak railway sleepers, as they are not kiln-dried, but green oak, meaning they are fresh, new oak railway sleeprs cut down within the last year. Given the expected irregularities with this natural product, these oak railway sleepers are not recommended for construction, but for landscaping purposes.

Features and benefits

Superior quality green oak railway sleepers made from sustainably sourced hardwood timber (available in FSC®-certified)
Expected lifespan of around 20 years without the need for any treatment, due to being a naturally dense timber
Popular choice for professional landscapers and garden designers; ideal for lawn edging, patios, raised beds and retaining walls
Craned delivery available in all locations in the South East of England - nationwide delivery also available using Suregreen's pallet network partner
Also available in 2.4 and 3m lengths, along with accompanying sleeper screws, brackets and growing media
Finish: rough sawn

Sizes (+/- 5mm)

Standard
1.2m x 200mm x 100mm
2.4m x 200mm x 100mm
3m x 200mm x 100mm

Mini
1.2m x 75mm x 150mm
1.8m x 75mm x 150mm
2.4m x 75mm x 150mm

Weight 25-62.5kg

For deliveries, 2 people are required to assist in offloading. Without 2 people being present, Suregreen cannot guarantee delivery will be made.

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