Garden sleepers are extremely versatile and attractive and are used in a wide variety of landscaping/garden environments. If you want to learn more about garden sleepers, read more!
Garden sleepers have many uses, here are some of the most popular ones:
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Garden Tables & Furniture - Sleepers can be used to make simple tables & matching benches.
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Steps - Sleepers can be used to create an innovative and unique solution to a few steps or a whole flight of steps.
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Decking & Patios - Sleepers can provide a great alternative to traditional decking and create a rustic and relaxing patio environment.
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Retaining Walls - Either vertically or horizontally, sleepers can create a retaining wall that can terrace the garden or section of a Barbeque / Hot Tub.
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Raised Flower Beds - Sleepers can be used to create controlled areas for flower beds.
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Garden Paths - Sleepers can define edges of pathways or can be used as steps to create a stable pathway.
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Water Features - Putting sleepers together can create eye-catching water-related features.
How long do garden sleepers last?
This will depend on several factors; the type of timber, any treatment that they have had, what they are used for and how much exposure they have had to the elements.
As a rule of thumb, hardwood sleepers will last a great deal longer than softwood and treated wood will last considerably longer than untreated. By treating the sleepers with wood preserver and exterior wood oil the life of the sleepers can be improved. It protects the sleepers from biological threats such as mould, insects and algae as well as the elements. These are the same products that you would use to care for and maintain sheds, decking and fencing.
Softwood sleepers may last less than five years if they are not treated. Softwood sleepers come from pine and it is known that they are less resistant to decay.
They need to be treated and maintained and then you can expect them to last for up to twenty years.
Hardwood sleepers have been known to last up to one hundred years.
What are the best garden sleepers?
There are a great deal of options available for the best sleepers to use in your garden. Here are some of the most commonly used that are used:
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Reclaimed sleepers - This is an excellent choice if you are looking to add a rustic look. These sleepers provide a worn-in feel. They can be unsuitable for kids' play areas or anywhere that they may come into contact with skin because they have often been treated with chemicals.
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New European Oak sleepers - These are a good choice if you want a cheaper solution. If you have a modern garden, they can provide a neat appearance.
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Treated softwood sleepers - As they have been treated, these will last much longer than untreated softwood sleepers.
So, if you fancy some garden sleepers or general timber look no further than the team at Johnsons Timber Supplies. Get in touch today on 0121 706 0404 or email sales@johnsonstimber.co.uk.