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3.0m Green Treated Sleeper 200 x 100mm

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This 3.0m Green Treated Railway Sleeper (200 x 100mm) is kiln-dried and UC3 pressure-treated, offering a cost-effective and long-lasting solution for garden landscaping. A popular choice across East Anglia, these sleepers are ideal for raised beds, steps, retaining walls, or edging.

Specifications of Railway Sleepers

Length: 3.0m
Section: 200 x 100mm
Material: Softwood, UC3 pressure-treated (green finish)

Accessories for green sleepers

Sleeper Joining Plate for secure joints.
Angled Joining Plates for 90° corners.
Single Sleeper Pin to hold vertical applications steady.

Installation & protection

Although treated, additional Black Jack 901 Bitumen Paint can extend lifespan in direct ground or water contact.

How do you install green sleepers?

See our full guide How to Lay Sleepers for Garden Edging for practical step-by-step tips, and How to Build a Railway Sleeper Retaining Wall if you’re creating something more structural.

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2.6m Reclaimed Railway Sleeper 250 x 150mm

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Our 2.6m Reclaimed Railway Sleepers (250 x 150mm) bring unmatched authenticity to your garden or landscaping project. Salvaged from the railway, these sleepers are naturally resistant to rot thanks to their previous treatment, making them a robust choice for projects across Suffolk and East Anglia.

Specifications

Length: 2.6m
Section: 250 x 150mm (oversized, heavy sleeper)
Material: Reclaimed hardwood
Ideal for: Retaining walls, raised beds, rustic landscaping projects

Accessories for reclaimed sleepers

Secure vertical applications with a Single Sleeper Pin or Sleeper Pin Corner Bracket.
Use Sitemate Timber Screws to attach brackets to the sleeper face.

Installation & protection

These sleepers are already highly resistant to decay but can be further protected with Black Jack 901 Bitumen Paintwhere in contact with damp soil.

How do you install green sleepers?

See our full guide How to Lay Sleepers for Garden Edging for practical step-by-step tips, and How to Build a Railway Sleeper Retaining Wall if you’re creating something more structural.

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2.4m Oak Landscaping Sleeper 200 x 100mm

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Our 2.4m Oak Landscaping Sleeper (200 x 100mm) is a high-quality hardwood option ideal for retaining walls, raised beds, steps, and garden edging projects across Suffolk and East Anglia. Oak sleepers are naturally dense and hard-wearing, making them a popular choice for customers looking for long-lasting garden or landscaping solutions with a rustic character.

Specifications

Length: 2.4m
Section: 200 x 100mm
Material: Oak (untreated, natural hardwood)
Ideal for: Raised beds, retaining walls, steps, garden borders

Accessories for oak sleepers

Use a Sleeper Joining Plate to fix sleepers securely end-to-end.
For right-angled corners, we recommend Angled Sleeper Joining Plates.
Heavy-duty Sitemate Timber Screws provide excellent grip in dense oak.

Installation & protection

Unlike softwood options, oak sleepers are untreated – we recommend applying Black Jack 901 Bitumen Paint where they are in direct contact with soil or water.

How do you install green sleepers?

See our full guide How to Lay Sleepers for Garden Edging for practical step-by-step tips, and How to Build a Railway Sleeper Retaining Wall if you’re creating something more structural. And for cutting tips, take a look at our Guide on How to Cut Oak Sleepers before you start.

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2.4m Green Treated Sleeper 200mm x 100mm

admin — Tue, 16 Sep 2025 15:05:24 +0000

This 2.4m Green Treated Railway Sleeper (200 x 100mm) is kiln-dried and UC3 pressure-treated, offering a cost-effective and long-lasting solution for garden landscaping. A popular choice across East Anglia, these sleepers are ideal for raised beds, steps, retaining walls, or edging.

Specifications

Length: 2.4m
Section: 200 x 100mm
Material: Softwood, UC3 pressure-treated (green finish)

Accessories for garden sleepers

Sleeper Joining Plate for secure joints.
Angled Joining Plates for 90° corners.
Single Sleeper Pin to hold vertical applications steady.

Installation & protection

Although treated, additional Black Jack 901 Bitumen Paint can extend lifespan in direct ground or water contact.

How do you install green sleepers?

See our full guide How to Lay Sleepers for Garden Edging for practical step-by-step tips, and How to Build a Railway Sleeper Retaining Wall if you’re creating something more structural.

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2.4m Brown Treated Sleeper 200 x 100mm

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This 2.4m Brown Treated Railway Sleeper (200 x 100mm) is kiln-dried and UC3 pressure-treated, offering a cost-effective and long-lasting solution for garden landscaping. A strong choice across East Anglia, these sleepers are ideal for raised beds, steps, retaining walls, or edging.

Specifications

Length: 2.4m
Section: 200 x 100mm
Material: Softwood, UC3 pressure-treated (brown finish)

Accessories for brown garden sleepers

Sleeper Joining Plate for secure adjacent joints.
Angled Joining Plates, fixing for 90° corners.

Single Sleeper Pin to hold vertical sleeper applications steady.

Hex Head Timber Screws heavy duty fixings for joining sleepers together .

Installation & protection

Although treated, additional treatmentsuch as Black Jack 901 Bitumen Paint can extend lifespan in direct ground or water contact, preventing rot.

How do you install green sleepers?

See our full guide How to Lay Sleepers for Garden Edging for practical step-by-step tips, and How to Build a Railway Sleeper Retaining Wall if you’re creating something more structural.

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1.0m Green Treated Sleeper 200mm x 100mm

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This 1.0m Green Treated Railway Sleeper 200mm x 100mm is kiln-dried and UC3 pressure-treated, offering a cost-effective and long-lasting solution for garden landscaping. A popular choice across East Anglia, these sleepers are ideal for raised beds, steps, retaining walls, or edging.

Specifications

Length: 1.0m
Section: 200 x 100mm
Material: Softwood, UC3 pressure-treated (green finish)

Accessories for green sleepers

Sleeper Joining Plate for secure joints.
Single Sleeper Pin to hold vertical applications steady.
Angled Joining Plates for 90° corners.

Installation & protection

Although treated, additional treatmentsuch as Black Jack 901 Bitumen Paint can extend lifespan in direct ground or water contact, preventing rot.

How do you install green sleepers?

See our full guide How to Lay Sleepers for Garden Edging for practical step-by-step tips, and How to Build a Railway Sleeper Retaining Wall if you’re creating something more structural.

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