Increasingly railroad ties are being used in combination with brick sand concrete large rocks or gravel to create modern landscaping designs that have both a traditional and contemporary feel.
Replace railroad ties landscaping.
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Railroad ties are the long wooden beams often referred to as cross ties that are used to build railroad tracks.
These same beams are often used to build retaining walls and to frame gardens in residential yards.
The issue with railroad ties.
Removal usually involves digging.
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Borders for beds that won t decompose quickly are hard to find.
You can try using a pressure treated product from your local lumber store but honestly these will contain potentially hazardous chemicals.
Since 1981 we have been providing landscape solutions for washington homeowners and business alike.
Replacement of railroad tie walls typically costs about 15 25 sf of wall.
Instead of risking your health with creosote railroad ties you can replace the railroad ties landscape timbers but you must first remove the old railroad ties.
Still a large heavy timber covered with a strong petroleum product creosote is not the most sightly or healthy addition to your property.
Over the years railroad ties have been a popular item for outdoor landscaping probably due to their inexpensive availability and their durability.
7 in x 9 in x 8 5 ft item 4585.
Alternatives to railroad ties for landscaping.
Ties can be cut into any length to serve as in ground steps bed borders mailbox posts or for other uses.
Severe weather railroad tie actual.
Creosote is an oily by product of the distillation of coal tar.
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Decks garden structures privacy screens and retaining walls.
Replacing railroad ties with brick retaining wall march 6 2019 randy scott this backyard retaining wall project included an existing railroad timber wall that was failing and needed to be replaced.
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Regardless of their use railroad ties can rot and and splinter over time.