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Standard Sleepers
We stock three types of sleepers, each with their own characteristics. Talk to the Barwon Timber team to find out whats best for your requirements and budget.
Treated Pine Sleepers
Treated pine sleepers are used for a range of landscaping projects including fencing posts, garden edging, retaining walls and plant boxes. Being treated, they are long-lasting and are protected against decay and termites.
Cypress Pine
Cypress pine is naturally resistant to termites. Being a natural timber, it is suitable for veggie gardens or where contact with people is expected. No chemicals are used with these sleepers.
Hardwood Sleepers
Barwon Timber stocks hardwood sleepers in 200 x 75mm. These are usually a class 1 or 2 timber and available in 2.4, 2.7 and 3 metre lengths. Subject to availability.
FAQ
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LOSP is a type of treatment that contains white spirit and Copper Naphthenates with other chemicals to protect against insects or decay.
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LOSP contains a preservative that is safe for use around people including children, and pets. However, handling, sawing, sanding any timber materials can present some hazards when airborne particles are generated in the process of working with these items.
See the EPA Working with and handling treated timber safely website for more information.
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As with all treated timbers, do not burn offcuts or sawdust. Preservative-treated wood should be disposed of by approved local authority methods to prevent the spread of chemical pollutants leaching into the environment.
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H3 LOSP primed timber is rated for outdoor above ground use in well ventilated areas.