{"title":"Ash Concrete Sleepers","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"ashwood-concrete-sleepers","title":"Ashwood Concrete Sleepers","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAshwood concrete sleepers are steel-reinforced (40–50 MPa) retaining-wall sleepers with a warm grey-brown timber-look finish — sitting between cool charcoal and traditional woodgrain.\u003c\/strong\u003e 200mm high in 80 and 100mm thicknesses and 1800–2400mm lengths, they stack horizontally between galvanised steel posts. Australian-made, termite- and rot-proof, delivered Australia-wide by Retaining Walls Direct.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWritten and product-checked by the Retaining Walls Direct team — supplying concrete sleeper retaining walls across Australia. Last updated: June 2026.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAshwood concrete sleepers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ashwood \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/concrete-sleepers\"\u003econcrete sleeper\u003c\/a\u003e suits homes with a natural, earthy palette — federation, Hamptons and contemporary alike — and pairs beautifully with natural stone, timber decking and native plantings, with the strength and zero-maintenance performance of steel-reinforced concrete. Built to the principles of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.standards.org.au\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAS 4678 Earth-retaining structures\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to choose the right Ashwood sleeper\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80mm suits standard residential walls; 100mm is the heavier-duty option for taller walls or wider post spacing. \u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e longer sleepers mean fewer posts but a higher load per post. Lengths shown are the \u003cem\u003edistance between post centres\u003c\/em\u003e (post spacing) — the actual sleeper length is approximately 10–15mm less, so it seats correctly into the steel posts at each end. Each course is 200mm high, so a wall needs about \u003cstrong\u003e5 sleepers per metre of height, per bay\u003c\/strong\u003e — use the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/retaining-wall-calculator\"\u003eretaining wall calculator\u003c\/a\u003e or the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/concrete-sleeper-buying-guide\"\u003econcrete sleeper buying guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFinish\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAshwood — warm grey-brown timber look\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eThicknesses\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e80mm · 100mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLengths (post centres)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1800 · 2000 · 2400mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eActual sleeper length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 10–15mm less than post-centre size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStrength\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40 MPa standard \/ 50 MPa heavy duty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eReinforcement\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSteel reinforced\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRetaining Walls Direct (Australian-made)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCompliance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAS 4678-2002 Earth-retaining structures\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWoodgrain concrete vs real timber\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAshwood gives you the timber look without the downsides: it won't rot, warp, split, splinter or attract termites, needs no oiling or staining, and lasts far longer than a timber sleeper in ground contact — lower cost over the life of the wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eComplete your retaining wall\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair with \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/steel-posts\"\u003egalvanised steel posts\u003c\/a\u003e — C-channel for walls under 1.0m, H-beam for taller walls or clay (see the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/steel-post-sizing-guide\"\u003esteel post sizing guide\u003c\/a\u003e). Finish with \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hardware-brackets-cleats-rwd\"\u003ecaps, brackets \u0026amp; hardware\u003c\/a\u003e and drainage — \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ag-pipe-100mm-x-20m-slotted-socked-drain-coil\"\u003eag pipe\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/geo-matting\"\u003egeo matting\u003c\/a\u003e, or a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/drainage-kit-for-retaining-walls\"\u003edrainage kit\u003c\/a\u003e. See \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/how-to-build-concrete-sleeper-retaining-wall\"\u003eHow to build a concrete sleeper retaining wall\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDrainage, council \u0026amp; engineering\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater behind a wall is the number-one cause of failure — always plan drainage (\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/retaining-wall-drainage-guide\"\u003edrainage guide\u003c\/a\u003e). Walls over 1.0m or near boundaries\/driveways\/pools generally need engineering and council approval (\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/engineered-retaining-walls-over-1m\"\u003eengineered walls over 1 metre\u003c\/a\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBuying with confidence\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAustralia-wide delivery\u003c\/strong\u003e with a same-day freight quote.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGoogle-reviewed service\u003c\/strong\u003e and trade support.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReturns:\u003c\/strong\u003e no change-of-mind on made-to-order heavy goods; cancellations before dispatch refunded within 5 business days; faulty\/incorrect always rectified — see our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/returns-delivery-refund-policy\"\u003ereturns \u0026amp; delivery policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/book-a-quote\"\u003eSend your postcode and quantities for a freight quote\u003c\/a\u003e, or \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact-retaining-wall-direct\"\u003econtact the team\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the Ashwood finish look like?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA warm grey-brown timber-look tone — between charcoal and woodgrain, versatile across many home styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat sizes does it come in?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e200mm high, in 80\/100mm thicknesses and 1800\/2000\/2400mm lengths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat size are these sleepers really?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe stated length is the distance between post centres, not the sleeper's physical length. The actual sleeper is approximately 10–15mm shorter than the stated size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it maintenance-free?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — no oiling or staining, and it won't rot, warp or attract termites like real timber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich posts do I need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eC-channel for low walls, H-beam for taller walls or clay — see the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/steel-posts\"\u003esteel post range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need council approval?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWalls under ~1m are often exempt; taller, boundary or driveway walls usually need approval and engineering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan you deliver to me?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe deliver across most of Australia. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/book-a-quote\"\u003eSend your postcode and quantities\u003c\/a\u003e for a freight estimate.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Retaining Walls Direct","offers":[{"title":"2000x200x75mm","offer_id":52125642653976,"sku":"ASHW-2000x200x80mm","price":56.75,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2000x200x100mm","offer_id":52125642686744,"sku":"ASHW-2000x200x100mm","price":63.17,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2400x200x80mm","offer_id":52125642719512,"sku":"ASHW-2400x200x80mm","price":62.75,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2400x200x100mm","offer_id":52125642752280,"sku":"ASHW-2400x200x100mm","price":70.13,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2000x200x120mm","offer_id":52415547801880,"sku":null,"price":79.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2400x200x130mm","offer_id":52415547834648,"sku":null,"price":86.2,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0952\/5595\/3688\/files\/ashwood-timber-look-concrete-sleeper-retaining-wall.png?v=1782361089"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.retainingwallsdirect.com.au\/collections\/ash-concrete-sleepers.oembed","provider":"Retaining Walls Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}