Techniques to keep Landscape Timbers From Rotting

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HOW TO KEEP LANDSCAPE TIMBERS FROM ROTTING
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INTRODUCTION

• Home construction or remodelling is a demanding
  undertaking that every homeowner should pay much
  attention to. It is a big investment of money and
  time, and you need to be very considerate in your
  undertakings. One key thing that you should put
  into consideration is the kind of materials you
  are going to use in your construction project.
  Landscape timber is one of the major material
  used in railway sleeper retaining wall
  construction.
• Many questions or issues will pop up when
  figuring out what is the best wood for retaining
  wall? Landscape timbers or woods give every
  homeowner the opportunity to turn their exterior
  into a landscaping piece of art. However, it is
  not an easy undertaking, you can pursue and
  succeed at the very first step. Wood is mostly
  used for many landscaping purposes and it is a
  top-notch construction material.

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BUILDING RETAINING WALLS THE BASICS

• If you are looking for ways to improve the look
  of your yard or build a new garden, you need to
  get the best timber in the market. Building a
  retaining wall with sleepers is not an easy
  undertaking. You have to know where to start, the
  kind of timber to use, and how to install the
  wood sleepers.
• Retaining walls play great roles when properly
  installed. These types of walls can be useful
  structures, if installed in areas of different
  elevation in a backyard. Whether you want to
  build railway sleeper retaining wall or one made
  of wood sleepers, there are a number of reasons
  why you need such as a wall. They include
• Help reduce erosion
• Improve water drainage
• Create a practical garden space

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WHY LANDSCAPE TIMBER ROT EVERYTHING TO KNOW

• Timber rot is a major frustration and a challenge
  faced by many homeowners. Many would want to keep
  their wooden property away from rotting, but it
  is not an easy undertaking. Preventing sleepers
  rotten is an important project, but it all starts
  by understanding what wood rotting is all about.
   You will understand why timber rots and what
  preventive measures you can take and will work in
  your situation.
• Treated landscape timber will rot due to fungal
  attack
• Exposure to moisture or wet weather
• Keeping the timber painted
• Keeping the timber away from water exposure
• Allowing air flow
• Look for the key cause of the rot
• ?Contact a timber rot specialist

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