Sleepers

We stock a wide selection of timber sleepers to suit a range of outdoor project needs. Our eco sleepers are treated to ensure a long life, with a lifespan of up to 20 years, making them an ideal choice for landscaping, retaining walls, raised garden beds, and other structural uses. Measuring at 2400 x 200 x 100, and 2400 x 250 x 125mm, these sleepers provide both strength and versatility, and are a popular choice for various landscaping and construction projects.

Our eco sleepers are treated with ACQ Class 4, a preservative treatment method used to protect the wood. By treating timber with ACQ Class 4, the wood becomes highly resistant to fungal decay, termites, and other wood-boring insects, ensuring its longevity and structural integrity. We ensure our treated eco sleepers maintain their structural integrity and resistance to decay, even in harsh outdoor environments. ACQ Class 4 treatment provides an environmentally friendly and reliable solution to protecting and preserving wood, without the use of arsenic or chromium, which were common components in older preservative treatments but are now considered environmentally harmful.

In addition to eco sleepers, we stock European oak sleepers, renowned for their exceptional durability, affordability and unique characteristics. European oak is a great choice for sleepers due to its dense composition, which makes it resistant to decay, rot, and insect damage, ensuring reliability in outdoor environments. With sawn edges and a natural colour palette, European oak sleepers are suitable for a wide range of garden, landscape and outdoor projects, including garden borders, pathways, decorative features, and structural elements. As a dense hardwood, oak's durability and strength make it ideal for supporting heavy loads.

Sleepers FAQs

How Long do Timber Sleepers Last?

The type of timber and the conditions in which it is installed will determine how long it lasts. Some hardwood varieties can last for as long as 40 years, but softwoods have a shorter lifespan. Our range of eco-timber sleepers can last for as long as 20 years.

How Do I Stop my Garden Sleepers from Rotting?

Sleepers that are well-maintained can last for up to 20 years or longer, making them a great investment. To help prevent them from deteriorating, you should treat them with a wood preservative prior to installation. This is so that you can treat all sides of the sleeper before siting it.