{"product_id":"treated-softwood-railway-sleeper-250mm-x-125mm-x-2400mm","title":"Treated Softwood Railway Sleeper 250mm x 125mm x 2.4m","description":"\u003cp\u003eTreated softwood railway sleepers, 250mm x 125mm x 2.4m, are a reliable choice for raised garden beds, retaining walls, and structural landscaping. New timber, not reclaimed, pressure treated and planed to a consistent square edge for straightforward installation on any outdoor project.\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 and decay resistance\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\u003e250mm x 125mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLength\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.4m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProfile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSquare edge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNew (not reclaimed)\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 clean, defined border that holds soil in place over multiple seasons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGarden retaining walls and terracing on sloped ground, where the 125mm depth gives solid structural support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGarden steps and pathways, stacked or set into the ground for a stable, long-lasting surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeating features and large garden borders as part of hard landscaping schemes, for both trade and domestic projects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFitting and handling\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese sleepers can be cut with a standard hand saw or circular saw and fixed using timber screws, coach bolts, or rebar driven vertically through stacked courses. Because they arrive planed and square-edged, courses stack flush without needing to pack or shim, which saves time on site. Store flat on a level surface clear of the ground until installation, and allow any surface moisture to dry before applying any additional sealant or stain if desired.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre these sleepers safe to use in a raised vegetable bed?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. These sleepers use modern pressure treatment rather than the creosote found in old reclaimed railway sleepers. Current timber preservatives approved for use in the UK are considered suitable for contact with soil in garden and landscaping applications, including raised food-growing beds, when treatment has fully dried.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow heavy is a 250mm x 125mm x 2.4m sleeper?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA sleeper of this size typically weighs in the region of 30 to 40kg depending on moisture content at the time of delivery. Having a second pair of hands available for handling and positioning is strongly recommended, particularly when building retaining walls or steps.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I cut these sleepers to a shorter length on site?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Treated softwood sleepers of this section can be cross-cut using a circular saw or hand saw. If you cut them, it is good practice to apply a brush-on end-grain preservative to the cut faces to maintain protection at those exposed surfaces.\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 raised vegetable bed?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Yes. These sleepers use modern pressure treatment rather than the creosote found in old reclaimed railway sleepers. 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If you cut them, it is good practice to apply a brush-on end-grain preservative to the cut faces to maintain protection at those exposed surfaces.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e\u003cp\u003eNottage Timber Merchants supplies treated softwood sleepers to trade and retail customers across South Wales, with next-day delivery available to the Bridgend area. 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