Nice job guys. Were the brackets any particular kind that you used to hold them together ? I did the same job recently but bolted the sleepers together hadn’t thought about bracketing them from inside and hiding all fixings 👍🏻
Did you seat them straight onto the soil, or did you put a subbase down. Also, do you bitumen the bottom of the sleepers that sit on the ground? I'm just wondering if it's necessary?
Can you tell me what kind of wood these are made from? I was just wondering what part of the railway they are used for. I thought they might be what we call railroad ties, that go under the rails. But they are always treated with creosote. Sorry to be a pest, just trying to learn something new perhaps. But the beds look great! 👍🏻
Yes you are correct railway sleepers go under the tracks and are pressure treated with creosote. These are just a modern equivalent in size and shape and treated with wood preserver and they are called " railway sleepers" but I honestly don't think they can be used for the railway . Also I'm not 100% but I think these are soft wood and the "real" ones are hardwood 💪💪💪
I have raised beds which have a lined, wooden bottom (not in contact with the ground), is it ok to fill these with commercial multi potting compost and top soil and regularly give a feed to replace the nutrients?
Hi. I was wondering if you could help me. I want to build a few raised beds. Approx 8ft long. 4ft wide and about 3ft high. Do you know how much soil I'd need to fill each one? I've no idea and I'd like to buy the soil in one go to save making multi trips. Knowing how much I'd need for each one would be a real help. Thank you
@@LHLgardenservices I'm in the South, this customers wants me to build a two sleepers high veg bed and have only used coach bolts in the past but these bracket make the job so much tidier. Thanks again LHL.
SuperStanners81 For this particular job we just layed on the ground ( it's pretty good draining) but we would anchor if it was a retaining wall or bigger beds👍👍
Good question 👍 we just screwed through at an angle from top to bottom. Not sure why we didn't get it on film?? (you could always batton across joints👍(once the vids up I can't alter it🤔)
The 'Lv brackets look solid, I have made these in the passed but opted for a half lap joint on the corners I wonder what the strength comparisons would be. Top job as always keep pumping out the decent content!
Nice video , A quick question did you had to join the top and bottom sleepers or simply placed them one above each other . Also did you line them from inside.
Screwed top to bottom at 45 angle at the inside....no I didn't line the inside as it comes down to money I'm afraid...although they are treated and will last a good while I would recommend a liner.
@@neilrafferty2097 I honestly think they look great in a garden but it all depends on the style of the garden and house...New looks better with modern or contemporary 👍👍
love building these but we slug them into the ground with rebar and on a base of gravel but hey everyone does what ever they want and no ones always right or wrong . do ur thing gal! ;)
LHL garden services uk the video title is implying you’re trying to teach, so had just expected a little more, apologies... ‘how to build raised beds using railway sleepers’
@@lukemortlock you're quite right....I will look into changing that title if I can 👍I skew nailed the top to the bottom from inside . Once soil is put in it would be near impossible to move the top off the bottom....I visit this job regularly and they are still tip top 👍
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Did you go and join the Caribbean party next door after?😆
Great job, thanks for sharing. That's my job sorted for the weekend!
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Do the railway sleepers on top not need screwing to thise on the bottom, in case they might move?
Phil your a beast throwing those wood post around like there paper !!😂
Did you not use hardcore base for the sleepers?
No ..no need here. Ground fine...only two high.
Love them. Perfect!
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Nice job guys. Were the brackets any particular kind that you used to hold them together ? I did the same job recently but bolted the sleepers together hadn’t thought about bracketing them from inside and hiding all fixings 👍🏻
Chris Blurton Hi Chris thanks very much.. brackets were from Beers building supplies mate.👍👍
Another thing I do is use a left over bit of the sleeper and fix them both to that, obviously facing it inside the bed
Yep..lots of alternative ways 👌👌
Use shelve brackets. If I see any knocking about I'll save em. Don't matter what they look like cos ya can't see em.
Great music
good job
Cheers buddy 😊🙏
Keep going
@@GreentopLandscapes 🙏👊
You ok all good?
Did you seat them straight onto the soil, or did you put a subbase down. Also, do you bitumen the bottom of the sleepers that sit on the ground?
I'm just wondering if it's necessary?
Hi what your measurements for them sleepers you put down as I would like the same size
I'm not entirely sure now job was a while back..im sure people have asked in the comments before...have a check 👍
Can you use treated 6x2 wood instead?
Absolutely 👌
Must do the same I wanna plant some heeerbs...:!
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Can you tell me what kind of wood these are made from? I was just wondering what part of the railway they are used for. I thought they might be what we call railroad ties, that go under the rails. But they are always treated with creosote. Sorry to be a pest, just trying to learn something new perhaps. But the beds look great! 👍🏻
Yes you are correct railway sleepers go under the tracks and are pressure treated with creosote. These are just a modern equivalent in size and shape and treated with wood preserver and they are called " railway sleepers" but I honestly don't think they can be used for the railway . Also I'm not 100% but I think these are soft wood and the "real" ones are hardwood 💪💪💪
Thank you so much for the clarification. Now I know the difference. Your knowledge is so appreciated! 👍🏻
Hi what are those brackets called do you have a link thank you
Think they are just L brackets....got them from BEERS BUILDING SUPPLIES
What size sleepers did you use ?
8ft x 11 inches x 4 inches
LHL garden services uk What merchants stick those sleepers please?
@@hortyfoo5572 most building suppliers will stock them I got these from BEERS 👍
LHL garden services uk Great thanks, Cracking job
@@hortyfoo5572 😊😊👍👍👍
Nice job but those beds are costly
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What did you use for the foundations?
They are on the earth. Only two high they don't need foundations.
@@LHLgardenservicesthey need drainage though.
I have raised beds which have a lined, wooden bottom (not in contact with the ground), is it ok to fill these with commercial multi potting compost and top soil and regularly give a feed to replace the nutrients?
👍no problem
Great music.
Roughly how much topsoil is needed to fill these sized beds?
2 tons 👍(ton each)
Thank you!
Hi Phil where can I get those brackets please ? And what type of bracket are they ? Thanks
I got them from BEERS building suppliers 👍
@@LHLgardenservices brilliant thanks
Where are the brackets from?
Got these from BEERS BUILDING SUPPLIERS 👍
Hi did you peg these down or is it OK to just lay them?
Just layed them.👍
@@LHLgardenservices thank you for the reply.
what size screws are you using?
That looks expensive, two men.
How do you hold the 2 layers of sleepers together?
Screwed through the top one into thr bottom one at an angle oon the inside ...don't know why we didn't have it on video 🤔
Where do you get those corner brackets from please?
I got them from BEERS building supplies 👍
Fab vdieo thank you! What dimensions are these?
simple & tidy
Don't look very comfy.
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Thank you!
You're welcome 😊
Looks like it could be a shady spot?
No it's fine 👍👍👍
Hi. I was wondering if you could help me. I want to build a few raised beds. Approx 8ft long. 4ft wide and about 3ft high. Do you know how much soil I'd need to fill each one? I've no idea and I'd like to buy the soil in one go to save making multi trips. Knowing how much I'd need for each one would be a real help. Thank you
Nice job guys where did you get the internal brackets from?
Thanks Gary.. from a builders merchants called Beers mate here on Merseyside 👍
@@LHLgardenservices I'm in the South, this customers wants me to build a two sleepers high veg bed and have only used coach bolts in the past but these bracket make the job so much tidier. Thanks again LHL.
Nice job! Really like them.
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Another cracking job
Good job as usual
Can you build these on a concrete path?
Yes if you need to . Just make sure you have drainage holes at the bottom and they hold enough soil for what you are planting 👍
Would you need drainage holes on something like these ones
No...they are on soil 👍
Hi, how much do you charge for these? Thanks Jane
You're looking at between £320 to £420 just for the lumber
great job as usual.
Did you need to ‘set’ the beds in the ground or simply lay them on top soil?
SuperStanners81 For this particular job we just layed on the ground ( it's pretty good draining) but we would anchor if it was a retaining wall or bigger beds👍👍
Tidy job,looks great
stuart readman cheers buddy. 👍
Thanks for a great video, can you give me the dimensions of the raised beds please.
drunkinpiper Thank you..glad you liked it. They are approx 8ft x 4ft x 16"
Very very nice. Well done!
thank you 😊
How do you attach the two layers together? Thanks
Good question 👍 we just screwed through at an angle from top to bottom. Not sure why we didn't get it on film??
(you could always batton across joints👍(once the vids up I can't alter it🤔)
Just use a galvanised strap to join them together not expensive at all
Very Good Job!!!
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The 'Lv brackets look solid, I have made these in the passed but opted for a half lap joint on the corners I wonder what the strength comparisons would be. Top job as always keep pumping out the decent content!
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What the hell is not to like for 76 people. Jesus H Christ...good vid thanks 👍
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Nice video , A quick question did you had to join the top and bottom sleepers or simply placed them one above each other . Also did you line them from inside.
Screwed top to bottom at 45 angle at the inside....no I didn't line the inside as it comes down to money I'm afraid...although they are treated and will last a good while I would recommend a liner.
I wouldn’t want to sleep in those beds
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How long do sleepers last in the ground ? Was going to use some incised treated ones from TP but wasn’t convinced on the quality and longevity .
No idea mate all depends on your ground..Best ask suppliers or manufacturer 👍👍
LHL garden services Real sleepers are probably the answer but don’t look the best .
@@neilrafferty2097 I honestly think they look great in a garden but it all depends on the style of the garden and house...New looks better with modern or contemporary 👍👍
how much should i expect the sleepers to cost from a merchants for one of those beds? i was looking at sydenhams but no prices on their website.
Between £18 and £25 👍
@@LHLgardenservices oh nice. thats a pretty good price. thanks for the reply.
love building these but we slug them into the ground with rebar and on a base of gravel but hey everyone does what ever they want and no ones always right or wrong . do ur thing gal! ;)
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I would personaly place two weed matts to prevent grass taking over in time & go one sleeper Higher. Overall great job.
Good luck picking the weeds between the beds and the fence.
Spot of weedkiller 🤷♂️
What sort of money would those two raised beds have cost to be installed?
I hate to think £1000 plus ?
Not enough information. Did you spike them to the ground? Did you dowel them together? If not, how did you secure the two layers together?
"Not enough information "...I'm showing what I do in work I'm not a teacher..
LHL garden services uk the video title is implying you’re trying to teach, so had just expected a little more, apologies... ‘how to build raised beds using railway sleepers’
@@lukemortlock you're quite right....I will look into changing that title if I can 👍I skew nailed the top to the bottom from inside . Once soil is put in it would be near impossible to move the top off the bottom....I visit this job regularly and they are still tip top 👍
LHL garden services uk excellent, thank you! And obviously keep up the good work 👍🏻
Just dropped them into the mud !!!