Buying guide
Choose the right sleeper
Compare timber and concrete sleepers for retaining and garden edges.
Measure the wall or garden edge
Record wall length, height, post spacing, corner locations and drainage needs before comparing sleeper options or sending a material list for review.
- Record wall length
- Confirm height and post spacing
- Note drainage needs
Compare sleeper and post systems
Group sleepers with matching posts, drainage, caps, brackets and hardware. Timber and concrete systems can have different handling, freight and installation requirements.
- Sleepers
- Posts and brackets
- Drainage and finishing
Plan bulky goods handling
Confirm the loading method, delivery access and unloading notes before the order is staged. Mixed retaining orders should be reviewed before the job date.
- Pickup staging
- Truck delivery
- Site access notes
MATERIAL LIST
Keep the buying list together
Primary materialSleepers, posts or panelsCalculated from wall size
FixingsBrackets, connectors and fastenersMatch system
FinishingCaps, drainage and visible endsConfirm before checkout
FulfilmentPickup, flatbed or crane truckReview by location
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