Creosote Railroad Ties Home Depot. For your next decking project consider using the 7 in. You can find old railroad ties for sale even at garden centers which makes the question confusing.
However these authentic used ties should not be expected to be defect free on all four sides treated wood is typically still wet when it s delivered to the home depot or job site. I have used then in both fencing and flower beds and they have lasted about 25 years before finally showing signs of rot. Railroad ties are treated wood steeped in a toxic stew of chemicals chief of which is creosote.
I think pat was asking if the creosote ties have creosote out of disbelief that home depot or anyone for that matter can actually sell them due to the fact that the epa has declared creosote products as carcinogenic and are not to be used in and or by residential consumers and settings.
Railroad ties are treated wood steeped in a toxic stew of chemicals chief of which is creosote. Both of these chemicals are banned for residential use and they re potentially harmful to humans and plants. 1 railroad ties are exceptionally strong substantial and durable timbers ideal for many landscaping projects. Creosote is an oily by product of the distillation of coal tar.