Treating Hardwood Sleepers

Used railway sleepers are normally either.

Treating hardwood sleepers.

Protect new reproduction and old reclaimed sleepers with these wood preservers exterior wood oils paints and more. What you need is wood presrver no stain. They are all nasty chemicals so be careful not to absorb them. Reclaimed oak or other exotic hardwood railway sleepers are likely to last for at least 25 years as long as they are not buried in the ground or submerged in water.

Whilst softwoods remain the most popular option for sleepers oak sleepers are also an option if you are looking for something more durable. 2 green pressure treatment the latest environmentally friendly pressure treatment. Your hardwood sleeper retaining wall will get wet outside and you can still prevent rot by providing a way for the wet wood to dry out. 1 creosote treatment used for over 150 years to lengthen life of timber.

This is possible if you make sure the landscape timber is. Creasote has been banned except for professional use. It costs 15 for a 5 litre container and can be sprayed on very easily using a small pump sprayer. The type of wood treatment required to preserve and protect railway sleepers depends on the type of sleeper and the desired effect.

Did you not stain them with something. Left untreated they are likely to just turn silver or grey over time as the tanning in the surface fibres of the timber are bleached out by the sun and removed by water. The 3 most common treatments for railway sleepers 1 creosote treatment used for over 150 years to lengthen life of timber but now facing some restrictions. Real railway sleepers were dipped in creosote or tar but this is now been replaced with better products.

Railway sleepers have become a popular addition in gardens. The sleepers in the photo appear new. 3 untreated some tropical hardwood railway sleepers are naturally long lasting hence need no treatment. 3 untreated some tropical.

These wood treatments will help to prevent rot mould fungi whilst enhancing water resistance and appearance to keep them looking good for longer.