Treating Hardwood Sleepers

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.

Treating hardwood sleepers.

I use thompsons water seal for treating timber its a clear liquid which doesn t alter the colour of the timber. 2 green pressure treatment the latest environmentally friendly pressure treatment. What you need is wood presrver no stain. Chris auld march 27 2011 at 6 47pm.

3 untreated some tropical hardwood railway sleepers are naturally long lasting hence need no treatment. These wood treatments will help to prevent rot mould fungi whilst enhancing water resistance and appearance to keep them looking good for longer. It costs 15 for a 5 litre container and can be sprayed on very easily using a small pump sprayer. This is possible if you make sure the landscape timber is.

Creasote has been banned except for professional use. Railway sleepers have become a popular addition in gardens. 2 green pressure treatment the latest environmentally friendly pressure treatment. They are all nasty chemicals so be careful not to absorb them.

Real railway sleepers were dipped in creosote or tar but this is now been replaced with better products. 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. 3 untreated some tropical. Whilst softwoods remain the most popular option for sleepers oak sleepers are also an option if you are looking for something more durable.

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. Protect new reproduction and old reclaimed sleepers with these wood preservers exterior wood oils paints and more. 1 creosote treatment used for over 150 years to lengthen life of timber. The sleepers in the photo appear new.

Did you not stain them with something.