Treating Hardwood Sleepers

It costs 15 for a 5 litre container and can be sprayed on very easily using a small pump sprayer.

Treating hardwood sleepers.

3 untreated some tropical. Chris auld march 27 2011 at 6 47pm. 1 creosote treatment used for over 150 years to lengthen life of timber. I use thompsons water seal for treating timber its a clear liquid which doesn t alter the colour of the timber.

Whilst softwoods remain the most popular option for sleepers oak sleepers are also an option if you are looking for something more durable. These wood treatments will help to prevent rot mould fungi whilst enhancing water resistance and appearance to keep them looking good for longer. 2 green pressure treatment the latest environmentally friendly pressure treatment. Railway sleepers have become a popular addition in gardens.

The type of wood treatment required to preserve and protect railway sleepers depends on the type of sleeper and the desired effect. This is possible if you make sure the landscape timber is. Did you not stain them with something. They are all nasty chemicals so be careful not to absorb them.

Used railway sleepers are normally either. What you need is wood presrver no stain. The 3 most common treatments for railway sleepers 1 creosote treatment used for over 150 years to lengthen life of timber but now facing some restrictions. 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.

Creasote has been banned except for professional use. 2 green pressure treatment the latest environmentally friendly pressure treatment. The sleepers in the photo appear new. 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.

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.