{"product_id":"sleeper-brackets-flat-support-plates","title":"Sleeper Brackets \u0026 Flat Support Plates","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick answer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sleeper brackets and flat support plates are used to help join, strengthen and secure timber sleeper projects. Choose internal corner brackets for corners and straight flat support plates for joining or supporting straight sleeper runs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBest used for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRaised beds and planters\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSleeper corners and internal joints\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStraight sleeper joins and support points\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGarden edging and border projects\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGeneral timber sleeper landscaping work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich type should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eBest for\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eInternal Corner Bracket\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eHelping hold sleeper corners together from the inside of the build.\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eStraight Flat Support Plate\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eJoining or reinforcing straight sleeper runs where extra support is useful.\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBrown or galvanised?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrown fittings are often chosen when you want the fixing to blend in with treated timber. Galvanised fittings are a practical choice where a brighter metal finish is acceptable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThings to check before ordering\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFixing position:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plan where each bracket or plate will sit before cutting and assembling your sleepers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScrew choice:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use suitable exterior-grade screws for outdoor sleeper projects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProject load:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brackets and plates help secure the build, but retaining work still needs proper support, drainage and design.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose brown or galv based on the look you want and where the fixing will be visible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eComplete the job\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor heavier support, ground fixing or two-sleeper-high builds, view the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/garden-sleepers\"\u003eGarden Sleepers\u003c\/a\u003e range for sleeper spikes, anchors, brackets and related hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wern-Wood","offers":[{"title":"Internal Corner Bracket \/ Brown","offer_id":56946719981892,"sku":null,"price":1.53,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Internal Corner Bracket \/ Galv","offer_id":56946720014660,"sku":null,"price":1.64,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Straight Flat Support Plate \/ Brown","offer_id":56946720047428,"sku":null,"price":1.36,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Straight Flat Support Plate \/ Galv","offer_id":56946720080196,"sku":null,"price":1.54,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0773\/7068\/7812\/files\/image.webp?v=1771328900","url":"https:\/\/www.wern-wood.com\/products\/sleeper-brackets-flat-support-plates","provider":"Wern-wood","version":"1.0","type":"link"}