In message , Simon Avery
writes
(Sally Thompson) wrote:
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.


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

Sprinkle with sand maybe to stick to the tar?
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