Further information
UC4 Railway Sleepers are large, sawn cut sleepers that have undergone a vigorous tanalised pressure treatment that protects the wood against rotting and damp. This UC4 treatment involves the timber being kiln-dried to reduce the moisture content to around 28%, before preservative is then added to the timber whilst under hydraulic pressure to ensure a deeper penetration of the preservative than standard UC3 treatments. This more in-depth treatment gives the railway sleepers an extra long life of up to 15 years.
These railway sleepers have a green colouration initially which will fade to a honey brown and finally to a silvery grey over time when exposed to the sun. However, if you would prefer, these sleepers can be easily stained to suit your aesthetics with our . It is also advised that this treatment is applied if the railway sleepers are cut – using a circular saw, chainsaw or handsaw – as newly exposed cut surfaces will otherwise be exposed.
Available in our most popular length, 2.4m, these railway sleepers can be used for a variety of other landscaping and applications, with softwood sleepers being most popular for gardening.
- Raised beds
- Lawn edging
- Sleeper retaining walls
- Ponds and water features
- Border edging
- Garden steps
- Decking
Our softwood sleepers pair brilliantly with our:
- Pallet of UC4 railway sleepers made from softwood timber
- Cost-effective alternative to traditional hardwood oak sleepers, ideal for retaining walls and raised beds
- Green UC4 pressure treatment offers an expected lifespan of around 15 years, providing protection against rot and decay
- is available in all locations in the South East of England – is also available using our pallet network partner
- Also available , along with accompanying , and
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| SKU | 201420 |
| Weight | 972kg |
| Lifespan | 15+ Years |
| Wood type | Softwood |
| Treatment | UC4 |
















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