These same beams are often used to build retaining walls and to frame gardens in residential yards.
Replace railroad ties landscaping.
Creosote is an oily by product of the distillation of coal tar.
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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.
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.
Alternatives to railroad ties for landscaping.
Over the years railroad ties have been a popular item for outdoor landscaping probably due to their inexpensive availability and their durability.
Borders for beds that won t decompose quickly are hard to find.
Regardless of their use railroad ties can rot and and splinter over time.
Removal usually involves digging.
Railroad ties are the long wooden beams often referred to as cross ties that are used to build railroad tracks.
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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.
Replacement of railroad tie walls typically costs about 15 25 sf of wall.
Ties can be cut into any length to serve as in ground steps bed borders mailbox posts or for other uses.
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Still a large heavy timber covered with a strong petroleum product creosote is not the most sightly or healthy addition to your property.
The issue with railroad ties.
The main issue with railroad ties is the presence of creosote a substance used as a preservative that is banned for residential uses due to its dangerous toxicity.
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