How to connect 2 Sleepers on top of one another

wait4me · 18-05-2021 12:28PM #1

Putting a row of sleepers(200 x 100) in place. What is the best way of attaching the top sleeper to the bottom one? In this case, the 200 will be the depth (ie in total 400 deep); the 100 is the common area.

CJhaughey · 18-05-2021 12:32PM

Coach screws, drill out a small recess for the head and screw them together.

aFlabbyPanda · 18-05-2021 12:35PM

I used the second method (posts behind the sleepers).

* TIMBER SLEEPERS - 3 Ways to Build Walls and Raised Beds - YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-kAyo4q_to

Cyclepath · 18-05-2021 12:40PM

Use these

But pre drill the hole in the upper sleeper to avoid shearing the head off the screw.

You could also use hammer-in truss joining plates like this and hammer them into the inside surface.

awec · 18-05-2021 12:47PM

aFlabbyPanda wrote: »

I used the second method (posts behind the sleepers).

* TIMBER SLEEPERS - 3 Ways to Build Walls and Raised Beds - YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-kAyo4q_to

I'd say that 3rd method takes forever.

Calahonda52 · 18-05-2021 06:39PM

when fixing the lot to the ground, or in concrete, I have used 3/4 inch rebar in 20mm holes

How to connect 2 Sleepers on top of one another

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