European Oak Sleepers
Green Oak sleepers offer fantastic durability and outstanding quality. They have the possibility of one or two waned edges and the occasional bit of character or split. As they dry out they may exhibit end splits and the grain will open up a little.
Thickness available
From stock – 100mm x 200mm x 2400mm
125mm x 225mm x 2400mm
Other sizes to order only allow up to 21 days
Appearance
Appearance varies with age. Fresher cut stock tends to be pale green to soft russet tones which when weathered will become slate grey in colour.
Uses
- Retaining Walls
- Edging
- Kerbs
- Raised Flower/Vegetable Beds
- Steps
- Furniture
- Fire Surrounds
Working properties
- Low Maintenance - No Preservative Treatment Required
- Pre-bore for Screws
- Medium Movement in Service
- Use Only Non-Ferris / Galvanized Metals
- Dries Very Slowly
- Surface Checking and Splitting
- Subject to Movement
Physical properties
- Very high Strength and Hardness
- High bending & crushing strength
- High stiffness
Durability