Timber & Concrete Sleepers in Canberra

CONCRETE SLEEPERS

Concrete sleepers are maintenance free, fireproof, will not rot and are termite safe.

Sleepers vary in length – DO NOT concrete your posts or dig your holes until you have your sleepers to check the actual length of the sleepers.

A concrete sleeper wall is best built using the galvanised steel posts.

Gal posts are available in 6mm and 4mm. (4mm Max. length 1100).

ROCKFACE CONCRETE SLEEPERS

1860 X 190 X 80 (Nominal)

Colours: Tan, Charcoal and Beach

Do not start your job until you have measured the length of the sleepers.

GALVANISED POSTS

CCA TREATED PINE SLEEPERS

 Arsenic Fears: The evidence against CCA treated pine isn’t strong, but the simple fact is that a lot of people don’t trust it, won’t trust it and won’t use it because it has arsenic in it.

 There is little evidence that the arsenic in treated pine leaches into soils. The real concern is when used in playgrounds and toddlers (who put everything into their mouth) run the risk of chewing a scrap of timber or soil which lies next to treated timber. Another concern is cutting it. You should always wear a dusk mask when cutting it and keep spectators away. CCA treated pine should never be burned, nor should it come in contact with drinking water.

 But using CCA Treated Pine is still popular for use in gardens and retaining walls. The cost is cheaper than the alternative ECO Sleepers and more sizes are available in the CCA Treated Pine. Either option is treated H4 treated for in ground use.

Sizes:

2.4 x 150 x 50, 2.4 x 200 x 50, 2.4 x 200 x 75, 2.4 x 200 x 100

3.0  x 150 x 50, 3.0 x 200 x 50, 3.0 x 200 x 75, 3.0 x 200 x 100

Click on link for Safety Data Sheet when handling CCA Treated Pine Products

http://www.kopperspc.com/pdfgallery/pdfs/cca-msds.pdf

ECO SLEEPERS

 Treated with MicroPro technology is a non-arsenic based preservative treatment process. It offers real peace of mind when used in vegetable garden beds and children’s playgrounds. Considering that almost all backyard vegi growers these days are growing their own food organically, with the emphasis on chemical free, healthy plants then using the MicroPro treated sleepers is the product to use.

 MircoPro sleepers looks much the same as CCA treated pine. Both start out green in colour then weather to grey over time.Hot dipped galvanised and/or stainless steel fasteners are fittings are recommended when building with ECO Sleepers.

 NOTE: Treated Pine, Hardwood, Ironbark and Eco Sleepers are a garden grade, unseasoned and rough sawn. We do not allow the sleepers to be picked through due to Health and Safety. They are not a select grade and are freshly cut with a high moisture content. They should be used as soon as possible after purchase and not left lying in the sun to dry out, as twisting and warping will occur.

Sizes:

2.4 x 200 x 50                                  3.0 x 200 x 50

2.4 x 200 x 75                                   3.0 x 200 x 75

For the Material Safety Data Sheet, click on link to read prior to using/cutting timber.

http://www.koppersperformancechemicals.com/sds/pdf/mp-lw-sds-english.pdf

USED RAILWAY SLEEPERS AA, A, B

 Railway sleepers are pre graded and we do not allow them to picked through. If you need a better one, please select the next grade up. Due to our Health and Safety Policy we cannot allow the packs to be picked through.

Size – 230 x 120 x 2.4m

• B Grade – the oldest looking sleeper
• A grade – a better quality
• AA grade –

Please be aware these pictures are used as a visual demonstration, they may vary in person.

** Railway sleepers are pre graded based on their quality. From B Grades up to the AA. Due to Health and Safety we do not allow the sleepers to “picked” through and hand selected. If you are not happy with the quality of the lower grades, consider the next grade up.

FIREWOOD – OLD RAILWAY SLEEPERS CUT.

Seasonal. 

Sold by the cubic metre
Pieces cut to approx. 300-400mm lengths