BIRKDALE LAUNCHES NEW FENCEMATE SLEEPER SUPPORT SYSTEM

Railway sleepers offer a versatile, sturdy and contemporary garden solution for creating planters, raised beds, boarders and steps.

However, due to their size and weight, it is important to use specialist hardware to get the best results. Here, John Abernethie, Managing Director at Birkdale, explains further and outlines the new FenceMate Sleeper Support System.

Sleepers have become a common feature within contemporary gardens, offering professional landscapers the opportunity to create an industrial and rustic aesthetic with a relatively easy installation process. However, there has been a lack of specialist hardware for securing sleepers that can equal their longevity without compromising their easy installation.

The new FenceMate Sleeper Support System from Birkdale represents the ultimate solution for landscaping professionals and does what we do best—combine our expertise in galvanised steel products with products specifically designed to make life hassle

-free for the installer. The full range includes:

•FenceMate Sleeper Pin for Single Sleeper

•FenceMate Sleeper Pin for Double Sleeper

•FenceMate Sleeper Pin Corner Bracket for Single Sleeper

•FenceMate Sleeper Pin Corner Bracket for Double Sleeper

•FenceMate Sleeper Joining Plate

•FenceMate Sleeper Pin Angle Bracket

Designed to offer a comprehensive solution for any landscaping project that uses sleepers, the new range prioritises four key areas:

Durability

All products in the range are manufactured from heavy-duty 2mm galvanised steel that won’t rust or rot like traditional wooden pins. The use of thicker steel also ensures that they can be hammered into position without compromising the shape of the pin. As well as a galvanised finish, all items in the range are available powder-coated over the galvanised base coat. Additionally, the Olive RAL 7002 is a match in color to green-treated sleepers.

Versatility

With a sharp point and a triangular profile, the sleeper pins are designed to be easy to drive in, regardless of soil type or conditions. The inclusion of corner brackets in the range enables the creation of shapes to suit any garden. This, combined with the pins for both single and double sleeper depths, means that there is a solution for any project.

Easy Installation

As with all Birkdale’s products, ease of installation was a key consideration when designing the sleeper range. The only steps required are to position the sleepers where you want them, hammer the pins into position, and fix them into place with hex head timber screws. We recommend installing pins at one-meter centers along the length of the sleepers to reduce the likelihood of movement.

The FenceMate Sleeper Support System complements Birkdale’s existing range of steel and composite fencing solutions, allowing landscapers to access a versatile selection of products that guarantee longevity and value for money.

To find out more about the range, visit Birkdale’s website.