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The FenceMate Sleeper Corner Bracket is an essential hardware solution for DIY enthusiasts and landscapers building raised beds, retaining walls, or garden features using timber sleepers. This 750mm bracket offers superior structural stability for tall projects by spanning multiple sleeper layers, though its rigid design requires careful alignment during the initial installation to ensure a professional finish.
| Colour | Silver |
|---|---|
| Brand | FenceMate |
Yes, the galvanised coating is designed for outdoor garden environments, including contact with treated sleepers.
Painting is not required for protection, though you may do so with a metal-compatible exterior paint if you wish to blend the brackets into the colour of your timber.
It is recommended to use at least two screws per sleeper layer to ensure a secure, load-bearing connection.
No, the bracket is a fixed 750mm unit. If your project is shorter, the bracket can be installed lower, but you cannot change the length of the metal itself.
These brackets provide reinforcement, but for walls over 1 meter, you should consult local building codes or a structural engineer to ensure additional support methods (such as deadmen or back-filling reinforcements) are used.
Ensure you have used appropriately sized timber screws and check that the timber has not shrunk away from the bracket; tighten screws if necessary.
Always pre-drill pilot holes slightly smaller than the diameter of your screw shank before final installation.
Use a large framing square to verify the 90-degree angle before fully tightening all screws on the bracket.
To install, position the bracket flush against the inside corner of your sleepers. Use a level to ensure the bracket is perfectly vertical before marking your screw holes. It is highly recommended to pre-drill pilot holes through the bracket and into the timber to prevent the wood from splitting upon insertion of heavy-duty screws.
While the galvanised coating is designed to withstand moisture, ensure that debris and wet mulch are not packed tightly against the bracket for extended periods to maintain the integrity of the finish. Periodic checks for screw tightness are advised after the first season as timber naturally expands and contracts due to temperature changes.
