Thread: Creosote or tar on sleepers
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Old 08-04-2003, 07:08 PM
Simon Avery
 
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Default Creosote or tar on sleepers
(Sally Thompson) wrote:

Hello Sally

ST We've had one of our very steep banks made more accessible
ST with some steps made from railway sleepers and stone. The
ST trouble is that the sleepers are oozing tar or creosote in
ST the sun. What would people advise is the best way to treat
ST them?

Sorry you've fallen into the sleeper-trap.

I can't think of much. It will weep constantly in warm weather (nasty
stuff too, creosote is a known carcinogen). Sealing it with varnish or
similar just won't work - there ain't a lot that'll stick to tar.

The only suggestion I can make is a physical covering of stone,
paving, boards - something like that.

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