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.

 

[Odds]

You may want to consider replacing the timbers with stone.
The cheapest solution is not always best. (Often the worst.)

 

[Georgeoscar]

It’s strange as you can see it’s brickwork everywhere else’s around the patio.

Thanks!!!

 

[Koolpc]

It's an easily doable DIY job if you plan and take your time. I would replace with good, solid, chunky new sleepers that you can treat really well yourself.

You will save yourself a decent wad of money if you tackle it yourself.

 

[Georgeoscar]

Would I need the upright posts? Also how would I connect them together, as will be against patio. I’m thinking this time to have a gravel barrier around an inch between sleeper and patio for drainage ?!

Any idea help here is much appreciated, will be either myself, or I’ll get somebody in ..

 

[Tricky-Dicky]

How about an upright sleeper wall, Wickes can be a useful supplier https://www.wickes.co.uk/search?text=sleepers+incised.
Long life, do NOT paint them, and add a waterproof membrane between them and the patio.

 

[Georgeoscar]

Great idea I’ll keep wickes in mind as looks a good price. I think I might go for long ways as less cutting and no need to cement in..