Buy Railway Sleeper 100x200MM x 2.4M - Pressure Treated Green at East Coast Fencing
Railway Sleeper 100x200MM x 2.4M - Pressure Treated Green is a robust landscaping timber designed for long-term outdoor use. With its substantial 100x200mm section and 2.4m length, it provides dependable strength for structural garden features while offering a clean, natural appearance that sits comfortably within planting and hard landscaping.
Pressure treated for longevity
The sleeper is pressure treated in a green preservative to help resist rot, decay and insect attack. The treatment penetrates deep into the timber fibres for enduring protection in ground-contact and exposed applications. As it weathers, the green hue softens to a neutral, timbered tone without affecting performance.
Substantial size for structural projects
A 100x200mm profile delivers the bearing capacity needed for features that take load or retain soil. At 2.4m long, each length spans generously, reducing joint counts and creating a cleaner, more continuous look across planters, borders and steps.
Typical applications
- Raised beds and planters: Build straight or terraced beds with crisp edges and reliable soil retention.
- Lawn and path edging: Define routes and borders with durable, knock-resistant timber.
- Vegetable plots: Form tidy, productive beds with accessible working heights.
- Retaining walls: Create low retaining structures for level changes on sloped gardens.
- Decking sub-bases: Use as bearers or sleepers to spread load over compacted ground.
- Garden furniture & features: Assemble benches, steps, informal seating or rustic steps.
- Walkways and borders: Lay as stepping edges or demarcation timbers to guide movement.
Design versatility
The clean, sawn finish supports a range of styles—from contemporary stepped planters to traditional rustic edging. Lengths can be stacked, staggered or mitred for corners; their uniform section makes layout and repetition straightforward across larger schemes.
Workability and fixing
Sleepers can be cut to length with standard timber blades and fixed using exterior-grade screws, timber spikes, or rebar dowels depending on the design. Where cutting exposes fresh timber, re-treat cut surfaces with an appropriate end-grain preservative to maintain protection.
Installation notes
- Lay on a compacted, level base (type 1 or sharp sand over hardcore) for stability and drainage.
- For stacked constructions, stagger joints and mechanically fix courses together.
- When retaining soil, include a free-draining backfill and consider a geotextile to reduce fines migration.
- Keep the timber slightly raised off constant wet ground where possible to reduce splashback.
Low-maintenance performance
Thanks to the pressure treatment, upkeep is minimal—periodic checks of fixings and an occasional clean are generally sufficient. If a specific colour is desired, allow the sleeper to season and dry before applying a compatible exterior wood finish; always treat any fresh cuts beforehand.
Complements wider landscaping
The natural green treatment pairs well with brown or green treated posts, gravel boards and fence panels, as well as with aggregate paths and contemporary porcelain paving. Repeating the sleeper section across planters, steps and edging helps create a cohesive, professional look.
Benefits at a glance
- Heavy section 100x200mm for structural garden features.
- 2.4m length reduces joints and speeds installation.
- Pressure treated green for resistance to rot and decay.
- Versatile for raised beds, edging, steps and retaining work.
- Easy to cut and fix with standard exterior hardware.
Summary
The Railway Sleeper 100x200MM x 2.4M - Pressure Treated Green offers the strength, durability and flexibility needed for dependable landscaping builds. Its substantial section, protective treatment and straightforward workability make it a go-to choice for raised planters, edging, steps, decking bases and low retaining structures across a wide range of garden designs.
