Enumerating Different Railway Sleeper Uses

Railway Sleepers are functional timber products that can be used for various purposes. Here are some of them:

1.       Raised Beds

Cheap railway sleepers are great alternatives to bricks and stones. They are good for plants because they allow greens to breathe and grow properly. In addition, railway sleepers are also more attractive when used as raised beds. They are like wine – they improve in appearance over time. You can also put varnish on them directly or paint them with the colour that you prefer.

2.       Fencing

Railway sleepers are ideal for fencing because they are exceptionally durable, especially when pressure treated. This treatment protects the wood from pests and wood damaging chemicals. Railway sleepers are also affordable. In fact, there are treated fencing softwoods at Railway Sleeper that are offered for as low as £1.20 each.

3.       Retaining Walls

                               

Railway sleepers are perfect retaining wall materials because they are long lasting and sturdy. The natural beauty of wood also blends well with nature. Some of the best railway sleepers for retaining walls are the Brown Treated Softwood Sleeper and the Rustic Oak Sleeper.

4.       Landscaping

If you want a more affordable alternative to landscaping boards, use railway sleepers instead. They are environmentally-friendly and are easy to replace. Railway Sleeper offers planed sleepers with a bevelled/eased edge that are virtually splinter free. They come in two types: treated and untreated. Treated timber has proven to be more durable.

5.       Water Features

Railway sleepers can make water features more dramatic. Since wood absorbs water, railway sleepers can also lessen the amount of water that leaks from the water feature. You can paint them with any colour that will enhance the appearance of your fountain. The mini sleeper is advised for this project.

6.       Furniture

Furniture is made using railway sleepers including beds, tables, chairs and cabinets. Railway sleepers are a practical choice because they are as durable and as attractive as other types of wood, although they are cheaper.

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Why Choose Oak Flooring?

Oak railway sleepers are considered to be the most popular type of wood used for flooring. Oak is at the top of the list for the following reasons:

1.       Durability

 Oak makes an ideal flooring option because it lasts much longer compared to other materials including tiles, marble, cement and concrete. In fact oak usually lasts between 500-800 years. Oak is also extremely durable and hard to break

2.       Beauty

Oak has an attractive grain that adds more detailing to the floor. Oak is like wine…It improves with age. You will notice that the natural colour and detail of oak flooring becomes more noticeable over time. If you want a very clean cut type of oak, choose a prime grade oak. On the other hand, if you want more details like knots and grain patterns, choose a rustic oak.

3.       Variety

There are several different oaks to choose from. Choose according to your preference. Easier to paint compared to other types of wood, timber merchants like Railway Sleeper usually offer oak products in different colours aside from their natural shade. Colours include lime white, peach and antique colours like burgundy and dark brown.

4.       Low maintenance

Oak can be costly but in the long run you will appreciate that the price is justified. Compared to other woods, oak doesn’t require costly maintenance. Resistant to fungal and insect attacks, oak is resistant to termites, parasites and mould mites. It is also easy to clean and it doesn’t trap any unpleasant smells.

5.       Elegance

Oak has always been appreciated for its beauty and elegance. It is also respected for of its overall qualities.

See our extensive list of oak railway sleepers and find the perfect oak for your flooring project. Call Railway Sleeper on +44 (0)1536 267107 for more details.

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More From Railway Sleeper UK

Railway Sleeper is a UK based company that offers a wide variety of high quality railway sleepers. Their products are reasonably priced, yet premium quality is always assured. Railway Sleeper UK provides the most excellent selection of sleepers including new railway sleepers, reclaimed sleepers and even sleepers that are used for raised bed kits, decking, fencing and cladding. Aside from cheap railway sleepers, the company is also a distributor of the following:

Quick Drying Concrete

Quick drying cement that is perfect for your gate posts and fencing, this mixture is easy to use and very advantageous. Just add water and you can start your project – nothing more, nothing less. Enjoy its rapid drying properties as it assures the durability of your project.

Firewood

You can choose from seasoned firewood, sawmill offcuts and hardwood logs. These are freshly sawn logs from the railway sleeper offcuts. Firewood is usually sold by volume. At Railway Sleeper UK, 1 cubic metre bags of seasoned firewood are available, as well as single 1 cubic metre bags of Precut Unseasoned Sawmill Offcuts and 4 Bulk Bags of Precut Mixed Builders Unseasoned Offcuts.

Compressed Wood Brisquettes

Wood briquettes are made of compressed saw dust and wood chippings. One good characteristic of these briquettes is that they produce minimal ash, unlike other firewood products. Also producing less smoke - which is good for keeping your chimney clearer - these wood briquettes are more efficient to use than other kinds of wood. It may burn and light like other wood but the heat produced by a bag of wood briquettes is equivalent to the heat from 30kg of dry wood.

Wood briquettes are available in two types – the Ecofire Oak Nuggets and the Mechanically Pressed Hardwood.

Firewood Log Storage

Proper storage could shelter your firewood from exposure to the elements. This will prolong the shelf life and effectivity of the wood. Railway Sleeper UK's log storage is made from high quality materials, with air flow slats and tight roofing to prevent the water from dripping onto the wood. Once assembled, the firewood log storage unit measures approximately 1400mm in width, 620mm in depth and 1400mm in height. Firewood log storage units are made to order.

Special offers are also available. Check the Railway Sleeper UK website now and find the perfect deals for your requirements. To learn more about our products please contact us on +44 (0)1536 267107. Alternatively, you can simply leaving a message here.

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