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Default Creosote railroad ties

I am looking for some old railroad ties. They have creosote treating on
them, but it is weak due to the age of the ties. Is this a problem when
using them to form raised beds?

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Default Creosote railroad ties

On Mon, 09 Jun 2008 09:11:50 -0800, SteveB wrote:

I am looking for some old railroad ties. They have creosote treating on
them, but it is weak due to the age of the ties. Is this a problem when
using them to form raised beds?

Steve


For flowers or vegetables?. I wouldn't use creosote treated ties for a
vegetable garden.

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