What are the best railway sleepers for raised beds?
What are the best railway sleepers for raised beds?
Softwood is generally a more affordable option than oak sleepers and once tanalised, will have long-lasting protection against damp and rot, making both oak and softwood sleepers a great option for raised beds.
How do I stop my garden sleepers from rotting?
To preserve the sleepers further, we would recommend treating them with an exterior wood oil or decking oil, ideally twice a year in Spring and Autumn. This will help to repel water and prevent water ingress, the main cause of wood rot.
How do you level the ground for a sleeper?
Simply dig a trench, lower the railway sleepers in vertically side by side, and then backfill with a dry concrete mix, that you can ram down around the railway sleepers untill the wall is rigid.
What can I use instead of a railway sleeper?
WoodBlocX
A Railway Sleeper Alternative So anything a railway sleeper can do, WoodBlocX can do better! The hard-wearing nature of WoodblocX means they are perfect for retaining walls, raised flower and vegetable beds, garden benches to relax on, fish ponds, garden and lawn edging, composting area or even children’s sandpit.
How long will sleepers last in the ground?
As a rule, hardwood oak sleepers tend to last the longest naturally with an expected lifespan of around 100 years. An untreated softwood will last for between three and five years if it sits on the ground, whilst treated softwoods can last between 20 and 30 years if they are maintained correctly.
How do you fix sleepers for raised beds?
(2 whole sleepers and 2 halves in this example).
- Position your sleepers. Lay the sleepers on a level section of ground in a rectangular shape, with the narrowest sides on the ground and facing upwards.
- Attach sleepers together. Use two 150mm timber screws at each corner to attach the sleepers together.
- Add another layer.
What are railway sleepers used for?
Railway sleepers slotted into RSJs (rigid steel joists) or steel H or I beams have been traditionally been used on farms, builders yards, and commercial settings for decades, to create strong retaining walls, silo bays, aggregate bays, boundary walls etc…
What are RSJ steel beams?
RSJ steel beams are a versatile and integral part of any reinforcing, whether it’s a universal beam above a window or universal columns & beams for a retaining sleeper wall. Steel Beams Direct have got you covered for any kind of reinforcing projects you may be planning.
What are the best beams for raised garden beds?
A popular example is raised flower beds, as pictured above, using steel beams with oak sleepers and retaining sleeper walls using a mixture of universal beams and parallel flange channels. All of which provide great stability and longevity whilst offering a sleek and professional look to your garden project.
Do you share your railway sleeper walls online?
Dare to share your railway sleeper walls online! Amy & Ben’s impressive railway sleeper wall, raised beds and gate posts. From wilderness to a thing of beauty – Graham’s railway sleeper transformation. Gedling’s hill of death.
