Browse Forums Landscape & Garden Design 1 May 13, 2013 1:48 pm I am about to start to build a retaining wall and considering using treated pine sleepers, I was planning to use 2.4m X 200mm X 75mm, max height is 1 metre, most about 700mm off ground level. I want to avoid them twisting. Has anyone any ideas on whether there are some better than others and who are the good suppliers in Victoria. ( some say kilm dried, others dont ) Also any views on using redgum instead. Any pointers on building it would be appreciated, ie spacing of posts etc. Also any ideas on staining/oiling it to improve the finish. Thanks Re: Treated Pine Sleepers - the good the bad and the ugly. 2May 15, 2013 8:05 am Any other timber apart from treated pine will probably attract termites into your garden then possibly your home although as you already mention some pine warps and twists like hell. In saying that though some of the best outdoor features I've seen like retaining walls and certain decks do look superb when done with a nice hardwood then roughly sanded and coated with a clear oil finish. You used to be able to download a retaining wall guide from TABMA. Here's another instead http://www.google.com.au/url?q=http://w ... TaLiWP6Vzg Stewie at most it will have a short lintel which could be moved up just below the ceiling or even above. Above means you need to patch the cornice and might need to deal with… 2 61339 DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair Are you going to have the frame exposed or are you cladding it with something. Usually if you are making an exposed frame you would use solid legs around 100x100 or… 3 6579 Iām just in the process of replacing 2 stud walls that have been severely damaged by termites and am planning to use h2 blue pine. I just wanted to if anyone can advise… 0 52849 |