Our pressure-treated softwood New Railway Sleepers are perfect for landscaping projects like retaining walls, edging and also raised garden beds.
Raised softwood sleeper beds are highly productive per square foot. Plants can be spaced closely together also eliminating the need for walking paths. This higher density planting helps shade the soil, making weed growth difficult. Raised garden beds are at least twice as productive as conventional gardens.
Our sleepers also come pressure-treated, known as Tanalised, to protect against insect infestation, fungal decay and also rot. Over time, the timber may fade due to weather exposure. We recommend further staining to maintain the product’s appearance.
Please note: Tanalised pressure-treated timber has a built-in coloration that may vary slightly depending on the timber species.
Log Selection
Selecting natural resources carefully is essential for creating successful products. We handpick all raw materials to match the specific, intended components. We ensure each component comes from the appropriate log section and uses the highest quality material. We saw the logs into rectangular shapes in the “green mill.”
At this stage, we fully saturate the logs, and the saws leave a rough surface by tearing out some fibers. If seasoning or drying is required, we then remove much of the timber’s moisture next. We then machine seasoned products for smooth or shaped surfaces.
The Timberlok Screws’ sharp point and aggressive thread penetrate even the densest woods without pre-drilling.
Helping to maintain ‘Forests For All Forever’
The global benchmark for responsible forest management, The FSC logo identifies products which contain wood from well-managed forests. These are certified in accordance with the rules of the Forest Stewardship Council. FSC is an international, non-governmental organisation dedicated to promoting responsible management of the world’s forests.
Our forests give us many things like books, tissues, furniture and so much more. The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) helps take care of forests and the people and wildlife who call them home. Buying products identified with either schemes logo helps support the growth of responsible forest management worldwide.
Which areas do you delivery to?
Our Midlands & Central England delivery service covers an area approximately 40 miles out from any of our 6 depots including Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Staffordshire, Leicestershire, Warwickshire & Northamptonshire.
We also cover areas to the South of England such as Oxfordshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Gloucestershire & Hertfordshire along with some of Wiltshire, Hampshire, Surrey & North London.
To the West of England we cover much of Worcestershire, Herefordshire & Shropshire and to the East most of Rutland, Cambridgeshire & Bedfordshire.
Finally to the North we cover some of Southern Lancashire and Southern Yorkshire.
How much does delivery cost?
Once you have placed an item into your shopping basket, please enter your full postcode on the cart page to see the shipping options available for your address.
How soon will my order be delivered?
Once your order has been placed you will be contacted by our sales team to arrange a convenient delivery date. If you need your order delivered before a certain date, please feel free to contact your nearest branch before ordering to see if this can be arranged.
Please note that delivery times may be extended during weeks that contain Bank Holidays and over the Christmas period.
Orders placed after 4.00pm and at weekends will be processed on the following working day.
Where will my good be delivered?
Delivery is Kerbside, which means that we will leave your goods as close to the front of your property without them being on the pavement or road, for example a front lawn or driveway. We do not deliver to back gardens.
When is delivery available?
We deliver between 8.00am & 5.00pm on weekdays and between 8.00am & 12.00pm on Saturdays. We do not deliver on Sundays, Bank Holidays or between Christmas & New Year.
How soon will delivery be arranged?
Following receipt of your order, our sales team will contact you by telephone within 48 hours to arrange a convenient delivery date. If we are unable to contact you or leave you a message by telephone, we will email you with the telephone number of the branch that will be delivering your order so that you can contact them to arrange delivery.
Do I need to be there to receive delivery?
No. If you are happy for us to leave your goods you do not need to be there to receive the delivery. Once goods have been delivered all liabilities will pass to you.
Can I collect an order placed online?
Yes. You will need to enter your home address as usual in the ‘Billing Details’ on the checkout page then select ‘Collect in Store’ in the Shipping box. Once we receive your order we will contact you to arrange which branch you would like to collect from.
Can you deliver outisde of the areas mentioned above?
Possibly. If you do not fall within our usual delivery area, please feel free to contact our transport manager Anthony on 07854 640460 during office hours, and he will be happy to see if he can quote you a price.
