How much does macrocarpa cost?
It will weather to a silvery grey colour or can be stained or painted. Cypress Sawmill has a huge range of macrocarpa sleepers, the most common size being 200×100….COVID-19 NOTICE.
| Length | Landscape Grade | Premium Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Greater than 2.4m | $27.00 per metre | N/A |
| No3 sleepers (lowest grade) | $14.00 per metre |
What are railway sleepers made of NZ?
NZ Rustic Recycled Railway Sleepers. These beauties are sourced direct off our very own NZ railway tracks. They are a great feature in the garden. Our A Grade Sleepers are pine with creosote treatment to ensure a long and durable life.
Do macrocarpa sleepers rot?
This, and the fact that the timber is naturally resistant to rot and insect attack without having to chemically treat it, makes macrocarpa one of the most eco-friendly and safest timbers produced in Aotearoa.
What is the best oil for macrocarpa?
Outdoor Furniture Oil has the added protection of zinc to help prolong exposure to the suns UV rays while eucalyptus and pine oils also help to protect against mould and mildew. Lighter toned timbers such as Macrocarpa are very susceptible to black mould and may require regular maintenance with our Oxygen Cleaner.
What is macrocarpa good for?
Macrocarpa and lusitanica are relatively easy to mill, dry, work and finish, and are suitable for interior feature linings, joinery and furniture, framing and structural and exteriorGeneral framing, structural, weatherboards, exterior joinery, decking, outdoor furniture, gates, stock yard fencing, battens uses.
How do you make a raised border with sleepers?
- Choose the right timber sleepers for your raised garden bed.
- Choose the size and position of your raised bed.
- Lay the sleepers on the ground and fasten them together.
- Add another layer to the raised bed.
- Attach a plastic membrane to the raised bed.
- Fill your raised bed with soil and add your choice of plants.
Is macrocarpa good for garden edging?
Macrocarpa Sleepers are ideal for Garden Beds, Planter boxs, Landscape Steps, Retaining Walls and Garden Edging. It will weather to a silvery grey colour or can be stained or painted.
Which is the best type of macrocarpa sleeper?
Macrocarpa is naturally durable and sleepers are very suitable for non structural landscaping projects. It will weather to a silvery grey colour or can be stained or painted. Cypress Sawmill has a huge range of macrocarpa sleepers, the most common size being 200×100.
Can you make a landscape out of macrocarpa?
Macrocarpa is such a beautiful natural product, and can make a landscape design come to life. We have an extensive range of products available from, landscape sleepers, kitset raised garden beds, driveway edging, or even walk ways. Make your next landscape project out of Macrocarpa.
What can macrocarpa timber be used for outside?
Macrocarpa timber is also well suited to outdoor use, being naturally durable up to h3, and is an excellent cost-effective option for landscaping timber. Our organic untreated macrocarpa timber products are safe and perfectly suited for applications such as compost bins, garden beds, planter boxes, and tree stakes.
How big does a macrocarpa timber beam get?
Below is a list of the macrocarpa products that we specialise in. Click one of the links for more information, or feel free to Contact Us. We sell a wide range of macrocarpa timber in sizes from as small as 10mm by 10mm through all the common timber sizes up to large beam sizes of 600 x 600 or bigger.