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Railway Sleepers
ALL MEASUREMENTS ARE APPROXIMATE & CAN VARY
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Grade 1- Reclaimed (Oak or Beech)
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Our most popular sleeper · Lovely rustic appearance with softened edges · Highest quality of reclaimed sleeper available · Abundant in charm and character · Superb value for money · Both Oak & Beech are hardwoods which will last for many years
These sleepers are creosoted and should not be used where there is risk of skin contact or contamination of animal or human foodstuffs
**Please read the information below regarding the Creosote ban which was brought into effect in 2003 as it affects the Reclaimed sleepers.
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Width: 255mm (10”) Depth: 127mm (5”) Length: 2.6m (8ft 7”)
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Untreated New Oak
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· Premium quality brand new sleepers · Perfect for indoor applications · Their untreated state makes these sleepers an ideal & safe choice for children’s play areas · Superb value for money · Oak is a hardwood which will last for many years.
Untreated New Oak Sleepers were used to construct the raised beds pictured above.
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Width: 240mm (9.5”) Depth: 140mm (5.6”) Length: 2.6m (8ft 7”)
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Untreated New Beech
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· Premium quality brand new sleepers · Perfect for indoor applications · Their untreated state makes these sleepers an ideal & safe choice for children’s play areas · Superb value for money · Beech is a hardwood which will last for many years.
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Width: 240mm (9.5”) Depth: 140mm (5.6”) Length: 2.6m (8ft 7”)
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Cutting & Delivery
With apologies, we do NOT offer a cutting service for the sleepers. We are frequently asked to quote delivered prices for small numbers of sleepers to destinations many, many miles away from us. In most cases due to the size and extreme weight of the sleepers (they weigh around 80-100kg each) it is often uneconomical and the haulage can outweigh the cost of the sleepers themselves! Please do bear this in mind if you are quite some distance away from us and looking for a small number/single sleepers. If you can collect we would be delighted to help you.
CREOSOTE REGULATIONS
On June 30th 2003, European Union rules banned the sale of creosote to consumers, because of fears that it is carcinogenic. An EU scientific committee has warned that the potential of creosote to cause cancer is greater than previously thought.
With effect from 1 May 2003 creosote is no longer be available to DIY users and any spare DIY creosote should have been used up by 30 June 2003. After this date it may then only be used for industrial applications by professional users such as to treat telegraph and electricity poles.
Many feared that these regulations would mean the end of the market for reclaimed railway sleepers, however an amendment to the directive means that they can still be sold. With their rugged, rustic good looks these sleepers are such a popular choice with many of our customers that life would have been quite unbearable without them! However following the recent findings we recommend care and thought when using and handling the treated sleepers. Handle with gloves, wear a dust mask when sawing and ensure that off cuts and sawdust are disposed of safely. Creosoted timber should not be used where there is risk of skin contact or contamination of animal or human foodstuffs. It particularly should not be used for garden furniture, toys, tables, in playgrounds or inside buildings.
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