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Sleepers

Considering garden timber sleepers for your next DIY garden project?

From our extensive timber supplies range, these stunning, hardwearing, and weatherproof materials can bring a real decorative touch to any outdoor space - without degrading for years to come.

Choose between a range of wood tones and recieve your raised garden sleepers from NWTT with local delivery or fast click & collection options - whichever works best for you!

For help with ordering or if you have a question, contact our team today.

What are railway sleepers?

As you might expect from the name, oak sleepers were traditionally used as railway supports, under the tracks.

While still in use by rail companies for this purpose, treated wooden sleepers like these are also a great choice for garden and landscaping projects, be that for DIY-home renovations or more long-lasting, construction jobs.

They come in a range of sizes, but can be easily recognised thanks to their impressive chunky look - which gives them the durability needed for structural and outdoor works.

The most common sizes include:

200 x 50mm
100 x 200mm
125 x 250mm
Lengths from 1.2 to 2.4m, or more.

Are treated sleepers essential for outdoor use?

When considering wooden sleepers, garden use does bring the need for treatment to stop decay, mould, insect damage, water ingress, and UV-bleaching.

While it is possible to do it yourself, garden sleepers from NWTT are treated in either brown or green already, helping reduce the amount of prep work you need to do before you get started!

Just remember, you’ll need to apply an oil, paint, or stain every 12-18 months for continuing protection - we recommend Barrettine CreoSolve®, which is suitable for exterior use.

Possible applications of wooden sleepers

Garden sleepers are often used for:

Wooden sleepers for raised beds or planters
Retaining walls or terraces
Garden edging and borders
Steps
Outdoor seating
Pathway edging
Bespoke landscaping features
Play pits and sandpits
Pond perimeters

Find wooden train sleepers at NWTT

Offering trusted timber products that are strong, long-lasting, and give the aesthetic requested is something that the family team at NWTT take real pride in.

With a choice of railway sleepers, gardens across the country can become the luxury oasis you are dreaming of.

If you need to source a particular product specification or aren’t sure which is right for your needs, why not call us on 01942 720 777 or email [email protected]? Our experienced and friendly timber experts are here and ready to help!