I walked past this wall today and it really hammers home the impact of so called cheaper walling solutions....
🌍 Garden Designers,Landscapers, builders, homeowners – It’s Time to Rethink Timber Sleepers 🌱
Are you Still using timber sleepers?
Did you know Every year, millions of trees are cut down to make them, contributing to deforestation and environmental harm.
To produce 10-15 sleepers, trees typically need a diameter of 50–80 cm at breast height and a straight trunk, thats a big tree!!!
Growth Period:
Hardwoods (e.g., oak, teak): These can take 50–100 years to mature.
Softwoods (e.g., pine): These grow faster and may be harvested in 20–30 years.
Sustainable forestry practices may involve planting faster-growing species specifically for sleeper production.
The trouble with fast-grown timber is that it tends to be less dense, weaker, and more prone to defects such as warping, cracking, and splitting. This is because fast-growing trees don’t have the time to develop the tight grain and strength of slower-growing wood.
If a sleeper wall fails within 5 years, it can leave your customer frustrated, disappointed, and stressed, often regretting their choice of the product's lack of durability and the unexpected costs of repairs.
But it doesn’t have to be this way.
ClipBlox™ is the smarter, greener alternative:
♻️ Made from recycled materials like plastic chairs and car dashboards.
💪 Built to last – weatherproof, rot-proof, and maintenance-free.
🌿 Can be filled with soil, gravel, concrete, or even low-carbon concrete.
Plus, if you love the timber look, you can use sustainable cladding alongside ClipBlox™ for a similar aesthetic with WAY less impact. 🌳
Make the switch – for your clients and for the planet. 🌍
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