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Description
Treated Sleepers
Our Green Treated Timber Sleepers – Class 3 are robust, pressure-treated softwood sleepers designed for versatile use in landscaping, construction, and garden design. Treated to Use Class 3 standards, they are suitable for above-ground external applications, offering excellent durability, stability, and resistance to decay and insect attack.
Features
- Class 3 Pressure Treatment: Preserved for long-lasting protection in outdoor environments where timber is exposed but not in direct soil or water contact.
- Green Treated Finish: Traditional green hue from the preservative treatment, which fades to a natural tone over time, blending beautifully into garden and outdoor settings.
- Sawn Softwood: Manufactured from high-quality softwood, typically pine or spruce, with a rough-sawn finish for a rustic, natural appearance.
- Solid & Durable: Thick and heavy-duty, ideal for structural and decorative landscaping purposes.
- Versatile Dimensions: Commonly supplied in standard sizes (e.g. 200 x 100 mm), suitable for a wide range of projects.
Benefits
- Treated for external durability and long service life
- Rustic sawn appearance complements natural surroundings
- Structurally solid for both functional and aesthetic use
- Easy to cut, drill, and assemble with standard tools
- Use Class 3 (UC3) is a preservative treatment standard suitable for timber products that will used outdoors and exposed to the elements.
Applications
- Garden Edging & Raised Beds: Ideal for defining flower beds, creating raised vegetable gardens, or forming planters.
- Retaining Walls & Steps: Perfect for small retaining structures or garden steps in sloped areas.
- Pathways & Borders: Used to outline paths or separate lawn and gravel sections.
- Decking & Outdoor Furniture Frames: Can be repurposed into benches, tables, or structural supports for decking.
- General Landscaping: Suited for terraces, barriers, or decorative landscaping features.
Treatment & Care
Class 3 treatment protects against decay in non-ground-contact external applications. For ground-contact or higher exposure, consider upgrading to Class 4 treated sleepers. Timber may crack or split slightly as it weathers—this is normal and does not affect performance.