SleeperFit 8x4 Timber Railway Sleeper Joining Plate Bracket for Connecting Planters, Flower Beds, Pathway and Driveway Edging - Powder Coated (Matte Black)

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The best option for a foundation is concrete, gravel and sand, which you will use to anchor your sleepers with stainless steel fixings. Oak does not require anti-rot treatment as it is highly resilient to weather and rain. Please note that our 100 x 200 x 2400 sleepers are untreated and are safe for children to touch. Crane Delivery Available As mentioned above, it’s important to use stainless steel crews to fix your sleepers together. You need to choose screws that will penetrate significantly into both sleepers. Don’t forget to pre-drill before putting the screw in, to reduce splitting. Oak sleepers are very heavy, so you can also use oak rods or stainless steel poles for stability. In this article we have answered some of the most common questions we receive on DIY building with railway sleepers.

Suits many different outdoors projects including Raised Beds, Pathway and Driveway Edging, Retaining Walls and Garden Steps.Landscaping oak is sold "green," and as such, it requires specific joining techniques to manage movement in situ. If you are unsure, please consult a professional green oak joiner. Gradually starting to replace my existing LGB "slide on" joiners with rail clamps. Two motivations: The oak sleepers can be finished in many ways to suit your space and style. If you wish to plant and sand the sleepers for a smoother finish, this utility product is an excellent choice. You have to make sure that you are measuring and cutting precisely because oak tends to shrink with time. So to make sure you fix your sleepers as tightly as possible, measure everything twice. Oak railways sleepers are amazing for landscaping, furniture or general construction. You can build raised beds, retaining walls, stairs, benches, planters, pathways, garden edging, fish ponds, and much much more. They are not only long-lasting and require no treating, but they also significantly enhance your garden aesthetics.

Unlike softwood sleepers that usually last from 2 to 15 years, oak sleepers are highly resistant to decay and can last formany more years in the right conditions untreated. They also maintain colour, which is great for rustic beds.Of course, templates are freely available and we can of course also help with good advice… and the perfect tools, solders and fluxes needed to complete the task.