Pond help

[Dougman]

I have a possible customer that want a railroad crosstie retaining wall replaced, He want new ties installed where the old ones were. Is is OK to use these on the pond since they contain creosote? I am a little worried about this job and may want to stay away from it. Any suggestions?

[Dougman]

No posts........Can someone help with this

[jeffscap]

I have a possible customer that want a railroad crosstie retaining wall replaced, He want new ties installed where the old ones were. Is is OK to use these on the pond since they contain creosote? I am a little worried about this job and may want to stay away from it. Any suggestions?

Just caught your post. Not around here,cresote is a no no. You will have DEP or DER in your area visiting you. Try contacting one of their offices in your area to confirm it.:)

[supercuts]

id stay clear of that one, tell the customers what you told us for concerns

[Dougman]

What is a possible replacement for the Ties? Pressure treated wood??????

[jeffscap]

What is a possible replacement for the Ties? Pressure treated wood??????

You can't use anything treated in the water where fish or any of the eco system exist. Composite timber,plastic ties,versa lock, terra blocks, rock,etc.are some options.