Sleepers
Traditionally used to lay rail tracks on, railway sleepers are large rectangular sawn pieces of timber that are now used in a variety of landscaping and gardening environments.
What are Sleepers?
Traditionally used to lay rail tracks on, Sleepers are large rectangular sawn pieces of timber that are now used in a variety of landscaping and gardening environments, such as raised beds, lawn and border edging, steps, pathways and retaining walls.
All of our railway sleepers are made from softwood for easier handling and are pressure treated to ensure your Sleepers are protected from rot, fungus and insect attack, prolonging the longevity of the Sleeper condition.
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Where are Sleepers Used?
Railway sleepers can be used in all manner of ways.
The most popular uses for railway sleepers are retaining walls, border edging and raised beds, however, we have seen people make raised deck areas from them, use sleepers vertically to create fences and walls, and one customer even used railway sleepers to make a swimming pool for the summer!
They can be secured and lined to make ponds, and many gardeners and landscapers use them to make benches, tables and other features in the garden. For a more modern touch, we’d recommend pairing our railway sleepers with gabion baskets.
Sleepers are mainly used for retaining walls, garden steps, edging/borders etc to add that stunning and professional look to your garden that only sleepers can provide – this is our area of expertise.
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Railway sleepers are known to shrink over time, so securing them tight is very important.
The best thing to use are railway sleeper screws and brackets. These may need to be changed over a few years to keep them as secure as possible.
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Sleepers are usually untreated or pressure treated.
Naturally, untreated Sleepers may display signs of other material deposits on the surface.
On the other hand, treated Sleepers are coated in environmentally friendly, non-Creosote based preservatives, such as ACQ or Tanalith E, which are safe to use and suitable for all garden landscaping projects, making them a wise choice for your garden.
The Mick George Group supply both untreated and treated Sleepers.
Order SleepersThe most common length for Sleepers are 2.6 metres or 8ft 6″ long.
The most common width is 250mm or 10″. And the most common thickness is 125mm & 150mm (5″ & 6″).
The Mick George Group supply a wide range of Sleeper sizes.
Order SleepersRailway sleepers will last for years, especially if treated. Generally, treated Sleepers will last around 8 to 10.
Softwood that is left untreated will still last around 2 to 5 years, which is why all of our softwood sleepers have been treated for longevity.
Oak and Hardwood Sleepers will last between 15 to 20 years but are considerably more expensive.
Order SleepersRecognised as a major supplier of all types of DIY and Timber products, the Mick George Group offer cheap Sleeper prices across its entire range.
Order SleepersAs well as ordering over the phone, customers can also buy sleepers online, 24-7 at their convenience.
The process is extremely simple and will only take a few minutes.
Customers can view exactly what they want, retrieve all the information they need and have the Sleepers delivered quickly.
Order SleepersAs with all of our Timber supplies, our Sleepers are only sourced from approved Timber Mills throughout the world, ensuring the best possible quality.
Our Sleepers meet the highest Grade specifications.
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Courtesy of our expansive network quality Timber sources and large fleet of vehicles, we’re able to deliver Sleepers quickly and efficiently to domestic, trade and commercial customers throughout Cambridgeshire, Northamptonshire, Leicestershire, Bedfordshire and Norfolk, as well as on a nationwide basis.
Sleeper delivery will occur within a 14-day period from ordering.
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