Creosote Railroad Ties Home Depot. 1 railroad ties can be expected to last for decades and their rugged appearance as real wood. 1 railroad ties are exceptionally strong substantial and durable timbers ideal for many landscaping projects.
Originally treated for long railroad service these used ties are especially well suited for ground contact use in retaining walls borders driveway curbing and fence and gate posts. Much better then even pt wood posts. Railroad ties are treated with chemical preservatives such as creosote and chromated copper arsenate.
Ties are usually manufactured from a variety of hardwoods oak being a popular specie.
This genuine railroad tie work well for any number of landscaping and garden projects. Creosote is an oily by product of the distillation of coal tar. Ideal creosote substitute provides a black look for landscape timbers railroad ties farm fencing and more 88 gal. Covers up to 200 sq.