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Oak vs Tanalised sleeper?

Posted by Rob Dunford on April 30, 2016 at 10:32am in Landscaping

Probably been asked before, but apart from visual aesthetics of oak, is there much difference between longevity of either material when used as retaining wall? Should the oak be treated in anyway before it goes down?

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    Ed Fox May 9, 2016 at 5:19pm

    Oak is better and suppliers say they need not be treated, however i bitumen paint the back of mine. You could also backfill with peashingle as you would for a brick retaining wall for drainage.

  • Kieran Ray May 9, 2016 at 10:02pm

    Tanalised sleepers you will be lucky to get 5 years out of them. Oak last much much longer!

  • Gavin Stevens May 22, 2016 at 4:48pm

    Another benefit is no tar if walking near by, so cheap compared to new carpets!

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