old timber joists anyone know where we can get some at a good price?

Question

we are building some decking at the back of our house,and we need quite a bit,its very expencive to buy new,and as it wont be seen we want to maybe use old timber joists.we are in manchester,so anywhere therbouts would be good

where do i get railway sleepers from ....i dont want to get run down by a train lol

thanx cath w but i would rather go off recomendation as i have already had a few wasted journeys,people saying they have what i want and when i get there its all rubbish

Answer 1

I paid 45p per foot here in leicester for 7" X 2" beams so shop around.
Used railway sleepers are not a good idea.
They are bulky, extremely heavy and are treated with creosote which is toxic and not recommended for eating areas or where it comes in contact with your skin for some time, ie.. sitting on one.
good hunting

Answer 2

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Answer 3

I used old wooded railway sleepers supported on breaze blocks. I got the sleepers for about £6 each inc delivery. They are so heavey that they dont move.
Looks loads better than that thin deaking you get from B&Q, will last for many more years and never needs cleaning.

Answer 4

My advice is to keep off them, they have been drying out for years in some house and as soon as you use them in a garden they will suck in moisture like sponges. byemebye you will need them replacing. If you must have a deck (And I don't know why you would) use treated timber and at least get some time out of it. Why do people feel a need to lay a deck when for years they had not been invented and no one missed them?

Answer 5

first get the calcs right for the size you need ..the golden rule is half the span plus one ....so if you have a twelve foot span with no supports ..then you need 7 by 2 at 400mm centres ..get the idea?8 by 2 for 14 feet etc ...you never know what you are buying when you buy second hand ..and for sure it wont be tanilised ..essential for exterior use ..in the long run save money ..buy new

Answer 6

Search for reclaimation yards

But

It would be cheaper and easier to find railway sleepers to do the same job

Answer 7

Check with a local demolition and building materials salvage yard.