Dodger253 Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 I am looking to build some raised beds and wish to purchased pressure treated timber to construct them from. Any ideas where I can purchase such timber? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 I used some decking planks from Mr Bricolage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clair Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 http://www.completefrance.com/cs/forums/1/2264064/ShowPost.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cassis Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 People do sell sleepers e.g. http://www.toutypasse.com/ but I'd be wary of bitumen/creosote content.A poster in Claire's link suggests searching for "traversée de chemin de fer". Don't, he can't spell. Instead search forTraverse de chemin de ferYou can buy new, untreated sleepers in oak but they are a fortune.I used decking planks, like Joe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CeeJay Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 Cheap 150 x 25 treated planks from BricoDepot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cassis Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 I also considered the "yellow" treated planks as they were about 30% cheaper than the same width and thickness decking planks at Brico Depot; I was put off by the fact they're only treated for use in carpentry (roofing etc) and not meant for damp conditions. They're definitely an alternative to decking planks but my thought was they won't last as long. I can only vouch that the decking planks are as new after 6 years, with absolutely no rot. CeeJay - I've been thinking of doing more raised beds, do the yellow planks last okay in contact with soil? If they do I'll happily save 30%! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnOther Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 Hello stranger !I built some raised beds last year using decking boards but also lined them inside with DPC plastic sheeting. The boards came from a local reclaim yard so were considerably cheaper than the Brico sheds.Ernie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cassis Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 Sounds worth a try - cheers matey :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mik Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 I use car tyres. They are free, durable and no maintenance. Garages have to pay to dispose of them so are happy to give them away. They enclose the raised bed but can individually contain plants and herbs, especially those that spread or need special soil or watering conditions.This is one under construction[IMG]http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y37/mikornisey/garden2.jpg[/IMG] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CeeJay Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 CassisI have had mine now for about 4 years, I expect them to last for about another 4years, so after 8 years I think I have had value for money and they will be very easily replaced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cassis Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 Thanks for the feedback, CeeJay - I'll definitely give the regular planks a go next time. [:)]Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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