{"product_id":"treated-softwood-railway-sleeper-100mm-x-200mm-x-2400mm","title":"Treated Softwood Railway Sleeper 100mm x 200mm x 2.4m","description":"\u003cp\u003eTreated softwood railway sleepers measuring 100mm x 200mm x 2.4m are a practical, cost-effective choice for garden landscaping, raised beds, and retaining walls. Pressure treated for rot resistance and planed to a clean square edge, these new sleepers are ready to use straight from delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProperty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoftwood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTreatment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePressure treated for rot resistance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlaned, square edge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNominal Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100mm x 200mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLength\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.4m (2400mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProfile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRectangular sleeper\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUse Class\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable for ground contact landscaping use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat it's used for\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaised garden beds and vegetable planters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRetaining walls and terraced slope management\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGarden steps and pathway edging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBorder definition and low-level garden seating structures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFitting and handling\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt approximately 27kg each, these sleepers are considerably lighter than oak equivalents, making them manageable for two people without lifting equipment on most residential projects. For ground-contact applications such as raised beds or retaining walls, set sleepers on a compacted hardcore or gravel base to aid drainage and extend service life. Fix courses together using galvanised timber screws or rebar pins driven vertically through stacked layers for added stability.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre these sleepers safe to use in a vegetable raised bed?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese sleepers are pressure treated with a modern preservative system. For food-growing beds, many gardeners line the interior face with a polythene membrane as an added precaution, though current timber treatments approved for use in the UK are considered significantly safer than older creosote-based products.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do treated softwood sleepers compare to oak sleepers in terms of durability?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOak sleepers are naturally more durable and typically last longer in ground contact without treatment. However, treated softwood sleepers offer a practical and more affordable alternative for most garden landscaping projects, and with good drainage they will give many years of reliable service.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I cut these sleepers to length on site?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. These sleepers are straightforward to cut with a circular saw or hand saw. If you cut through the treated outer layer, apply an end-grain preservative such as Ronseal or a compatible brush-on treatment to the exposed cut face before installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Are these sleepers safe to use in a vegetable raised bed?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"These sleepers are pressure treated with a modern preservative system. 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If you cut through the treated outer layer, apply an end-grain preservative such as Ronseal or a compatible brush-on treatment to the exposed cut face before installation.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e\u003cp\u003eNottage Timber Merchants supply treated softwood railway sleepers to trade and retail customers across Bridgend and South Wales, with next-day delivery available to many local areas. View our full range in the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/railway-sleepers\"\u003erailway sleepers collection\u003c\/a\u003e or contact us to discuss larger quantity orders.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nottage Timber Merchants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52565769060689,"sku":"SLEEPER8424","price":26.69,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/1467\/1697\/files\/100mm-x-200mm-x-24m-Treated-Softwood-Railway-Sleeper-Nottage-Timber-Merchants_57509__11652.1724753622.1280.1280.jpg?v=1765210945","url":"https:\/\/www.timberonline.co.uk\/products\/treated-softwood-railway-sleeper-100mm-x-200mm-x-2400mm","provider":"Nottage Timber Merchants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}