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Common uses for oak sleepers, boards, and posts

Oak garden sleepers are ideal for retaining walls, as well as raised beds, patios, water features, edging, borders, and decking. Timber posts are a great way to ensure you build a stable, durable timber fence that's also aesthetically pleasing. Oak timber boards probably have the widest range of applications, from furniture making, cabinetry, and home decoration to structural joinery, shelving, and more.

FAQ

Are oak sleepers better than softwood?

It depends on the intended purpose but yes, hardwood sleepers have a number of advantages over softwood. For example, they're more durable, water-resistant, and resistant to decay. They do not need any chemical treatment. For more information on hardwood vs. softwood sleepers, read this guide.

What is tanalised timber?

Tanalised timber or pressure-treated timber is timber that has been treated with a special chemical preservative called Tanalith or Tanatone, in order to make them more resilient to prolonged outdoor exposure.