{"product_id":"treated-softwood-railway-sleeper-100mm-x-200mm-x-3-6m","title":"Treated Softwood Railway Sleeper 100mm x 200mm x 3.6m","description":"\u003cp\u003eTreated softwood railway sleepers measuring 100mm x 200mm x 3.6m are a reliable, cost-effective solution for raised beds, retaining walls, and garden landscaping. Pressure treated with Tanalith E, each sleeper is planed to square edges for consistent dimensions and a clean finish on site.\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\u003eTanalith E pressure treatment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlaned, square-edged\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNominal Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100mm x 200mm x 3.6m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProfile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRectangular\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUse Class\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUC4 (suitable for ground contact)\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 vegetable and flower beds, providing a defined, long-lasting border\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRetaining walls and terracing on sloped gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGarden edging and pathway definition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRustic seating, steps, and low-level landscape features\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFitting and handling\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach sleeper weighs approximately 27kg, making them manageable for most two-person installations without specialist equipment. When stacking on site, store flat on a level surface with cross-bearers to allow air circulation and prevent distortion. Fix sleepers using galvanised timber screws or rebar pins for ground-contact applications, ensuring any cut ends are re-treated with an end-grain preservative before installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre these sleepers safe to use in a vegetable garden raised bed?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Tanalith E is a copper-based preservative approved for use in amenity and domestic settings, including raised beds. It meets EU biocidal regulations and is widely used in domestic landscaping across the UK. If you are growing edible crops directly against the timber, lining the inside face with a root barrier membrane is a straightforward precaution.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the difference between a new softwood sleeper and a reclaimed hardwood sleeper?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNew treated softwood sleepers are machine-planed to consistent dimensions, making them easier to cut, stack, and align. Reclaimed hardwood sleepers can vary significantly in size and may contain contaminants from previous railway use. Softwood sleepers are lighter and generally more practical for garden DIY projects.\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 can be cut with a hand saw or circular saw fitted with a suitable blade. Always apply a brush-on timber preservative to any cut face before installation to maintain rot resistance at exposed end grain.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse the full range of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/railway-sleepers\"\u003erailway sleepers at Nottage Timber Merchants\u003c\/a\u003e, including additional sizes and profiles. We supply trade and retail customers throughout South Wales, with delivery available to the Bridgend area and surrounding regions.\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 garden raised bed?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Yes. Tanalith E is a copper-based preservative approved for use in amenity and domestic settings, including raised beds. It meets EU biocidal regulations and is widely used in domestic landscaping across the UK. 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