what wood to use?

snowy_jojo

I have been looking at decking boards but wasn't sure if they would be suitable

I have a long narrow garden with very heavy clay soil so i am looking to raise most of the garden up a bit

Thank you for all the help and ideas

CharlieBilly

Make sure its well lined, sleepers may contain carcinogenic chemicals so may cause cancer

Get pressure treated wood instead should last a good 5 years or get raised beds in B&Q on offer at mo for £17

matt987106 wrote: »

just line them with heavy duty plasic sheeting ( or rubble bags )

that way the earth doesnt come into contact with the sleeper

wallbash

sleepers may contain carcinogenic chemicals so may cause cancer

Too many 'mays' too get me worried . But if you were concerned, you could line with plastic. Me , I live dangerously

What is wrong with decking boards ?
Treated to use outside. Solid . A dream to work with , no splinters , Uniform colour,
easy obtained ..... ps I think I should buy shares in the factory.

Yes they cost , but would last for years.

Ps I even made a 'matching ' compost bin out of decking .... Sad .. moi