Rotten sleepers

[Georgeoscar]

Can I get some advice on removing the rotten sleepers and replacing with some sort of stone/ brick work.

 

[blup]

I would replace the sleepers, they are relatively cheap and complement the existing design. And get rid of that overflying end fence panel, it gets windy in March

 

[StephenStephen]

What sort of advice would you like?

 

[foxhole]

Are they a retaining wall or just cosmetic? We know nothing about your property .

 

[jj4091]

It looks to me like the only one that has started to split and rot is the top one. Get a joiner to repair or replace it for you.

 

[Georgeoscar]

Thanks for the reply’s. They are rotten here and there all the way round the patio, that part is the worst. I don’t think previous owner installed it properly/ just backs onto soil….no drainage/ gravel etc.. It isn’t a full retaining wall, as when you pull away the rotten timber soil is impacted under patio.
The 200x 100 cross timbers might be a diy job…. But unfortunately those 200x 200 posts that are spaced out are above my pay grade to tackle/ are cut out also so isn’t the best for diy tackling I think
Think best option is get somebody round, with best/ well cheapest option change like for like but install properly???

 

[Odds]

I'd advise replacing them with plain wood rather than painted. Teak oil will protect them better. The top step has sunk at one side as it is, so replacing using a dpc to help guard against water damage would be a better option.

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

Sleepers will always rot and are never a long term solution but would be the cheapest fix for now.