Why Concrete Sleepers that Look Like Wood are a Great Choice

The Benefits of Using Woodgrain Concrete Sleepers

Australia has one of the harshest climates in the world, with searing heat and violent storms taking their toll on wood that is used outdoors. Over time, the weather will cause even the best-treated wood to become discoloured, twist out of shape, splinter and rot. Eventually, wood that is put under pressure may even bulge and then break, requiring substantial repair or even complete replacement of whatever it is used for.

Using a wood grain concrete alternative will deliver plenty of advantages over real wood. It will:

• have the look and feel of real timber
• be available in sleepers that are consistent and precise in their dimensions and so will be more dependable for building
• be much longer lasting than timber, typically well over fifty years, which is far better than even the best-treated timber that will need to be replaced much earlier.

A wood look concrete sleepers retaining wall will have all the strength you need to keep soil in place. At the same time, it will look great with the appearance of real timber but none of the disadvantages. The same applies to anything else you construct from our wood-look concrete sleepers, whether a raised bed, steps, a path or a seating area. All will add to the natural feel of your garden. Using sleepers for garden projects allows you to create functional and visually appealing structures that seamlessly integrate with your outdoor space.

Enduring Good Looks and Continued Strength

Our high-quality wood grain sleepers will retain their good looks for many years, not cracking or fading despite hot sun and heavy rain. They are impervious to all weather conditions and bring a timeless charm to all locations. We can offer a number of different wood grain colours and finishes that you can choose to complement an existing landscape or to make a bold statement.

The sleepers are available in several lengths and thicknesses so are suitable for all types of building projects. If you need extra strength for a particularly tall wall or a high-pressure situation, sleepers can be reinforced with steel and supported by steel posts. Concrete fencing posts provide the necessary support for robust and durable fencing solutions, complementing the strength of woodgrain concrete sleepers in any landscape design.

Our sleepers offer the natural good looks of timber and the strength and durability of concrete. So you really do get the best of both worlds. They might be slightly more expensive to buy than their timber equivalents, but they last much longer with little or no maintenance and so are cheaper and less troublesome in the long term.

Real-Crete’s advanced concrete solutions combine aesthetic appeal with unmatched durability, making them an ideal choice for modern landscaping projects.

For a retaining wall or other garden structure that will last, do its job effectively and add a natural look, you can’t beat our woodgrain concrete sleepers. Contact us if you need help or advice to achieve the rustic charm that wood brings but without the problems. Read Less