Allotment starter
You will accept an 18 cm edge on soil that is already improved, and you want the largest unique review count in this set. The Quickcrop square is 122 cm, about £39.95, with fixings in the box and pilot holes still to drill.
Wood raised bed comparison 2026
The best wood raised beds, compared.
Top pick: Conka 90 × 30 × 15 cm with liner Best value: Eco Wood Fuel pallet-wood bed – Lowest shelf price for a 30 cm kit, about £44.99, with 216 litres claimed. Updated October 2026.
A wooden raised bed kit is a timber frame that holds soil above the surrounding ground. You use one on an allotment or in a small garden when the soil is heavy or poor. Judge the wall height, whether the timber is untreated or pressure-treated for ground contact, and the fixings. The Royal Horticultural Society uses under 1.5 m as the reach limit, 30 cm for salads and strawberries, and 45 cm or more for most other plants. None is tool-free, and none shows a Use Class 4 specification. Three sizes share one 3.9-from-245 star line, so that figure is counted once. Height, treatment and liner are set out in the [wood raised bed buying guide](/hub/raised-beds-greenhouses-and-compost/raised-bed-wood/sub/raised-bed-wood-buying-guide). A boarded base is not what the listings describe.
A wooden raised bed kit is a timber frame that holds soil above the surrounding ground. You use one on an allotment or in a small garden when the soil is heavy or poor.
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Which wood raised bed fits?
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Our view
The Conka 90 × 30 × 15 cm kit is an FSC tanalised frame at about £45 with a weed-control liner listed in the components, which is the only liner confirmed in the box in this comparison. A drill and screwdriver are required; nothing here is tool-free. The amazon.co.uk line is 4.6 from five ratings, and the raw file holds one UK text that calls it good and sturdy with no fault, which is too thin to treat as a vegetable-bed result. External 90 × 30 × 15 cm is a narrow 15 cm trough. The same listing also prints 4.05 cubic feet, a figure the export does not reconcile with those centimetres, so you should not order soil from the cubic-feet line. At 15 cm high and 30 cm wide it is an edge for herbs against a wall, not a salad bed on the RHS 30 cm measure. The 4.6 score is not a top pick in this set.
Pros
- Weed-control liner listed in the included components
- FSC tanalised claim on the listing
- 90 × 30 cm footprint fits a tight path or wall
Cons
- 15 cm external height is below the RHS 30 cm salad line
- Only five ratings and one UK review text
- Printed 4.05 cubic feet does not match 90 × 30 × 15 cm
- Drill and screwdriver required
Best for: A shallow herb strip against a wall where you want the liner in the components list.
Less suitable: Vegetables that need 30 cm of soil, or anyone treating 4.6 from five ratings as a large sample.
Specifications
- Model
- Conka 90 × 30 × 15 cm with liner
- Brand
- Conka Garden
- Price
- ∼£45
- Customer rating
- 4.6/5(5)
- Height
- 15 cm
- Footprint
- 90 × 30 cm
- Treatment
- Tanalised
- Liner
- Yes
- FSC
- Yes
- Assembly
- Drill required
- Open base
- Yes
Common questions
Does this kit include a liner?
Yes. Weed control liner is in the included components and in the special features.
Is a drill required?
Yes. The bullets say a drill and screwdriver are required.
Do the size and the capacity line agree?
Dimensions are 90 × 30 × 15 cm. The same file also prints a capacity of 4.05 cubic feet. The export does not reconcile the two.
Our view
The Conka 180 × 90 × 15 cm kit is the largest footprint in this set and still only 15 cm high, listed at about £64 with 243 litres claimed. That litre line is a seller figure for a shallow rectangle, not extra root depth. The title names a weed-control liner; the included-components field on this ASIN does not list it, so you should not assume the liner is in the box. A drill and screwdriver are required. The 4.6-from-five star line rests on one UK text that calls it good and sturdy with no fault, the same thin pattern as the 90 × 30 × 15 cm Conka row. At 180 cm long the bed is reachable from the long sides, but 15 cm of wall is an edge unless the soil below is already a vegetable bed. It is the most expensive shallow kit here. It is not a top pick on stars, and it is a poor match if you thought 243 litres meant a deep fill.
Pros
- 180 × 90 cm footprint, 90 cm wide for reach from both long sides
- FSC tanalised claim
- 243 litres claimed on the listing
Cons
- 15 cm external height, the same shallow class as the £45 Conka trough
- Liner is in the title, not in the components field
- Only five ratings and one UK review text
- About £64 is the highest price in this comparison
Best for: A long shallow edge on already improved soil when you will check whether a liner actually arrives.
Less suitable: Deep vegetables, paving where 15 cm is the whole root zone, or buyers who treat 4.6 from five ratings as proof.
Specifications
- Model
- Conka 180 × 90 × 15 cm
- Brand
- Conka Garden
- Price
- ∼£64
- Customer rating
- 4.6/5(5)
- Height
- 15 cm
- Footprint
- 180 × 90 cm
- Treatment
- Tanalised
- FSC
- Yes
- Assembly
- Drill required
- Open base
- Yes
Common questions
Is the liner in the box according to the components field?
The title says weed control liner. The included-components field on this ASIN does not list it.
How tall is the frame?
15 cm. The listing claims 243 litres for 180 × 90 × 15 cm.
What do the reviews say?
The star line is 4.6 from 5. The raw file contains one UK text, which calls it good and sturdy, and states no fault.
Our view
The Eco Wood Fuel kit is a 120 × 60 × 30 cm untreated pallet-wood rectangle at about £44.99, with 216 litres claimed and a 15 kg empty weight. You screw pre-drilled end planks onto sides that already arrive assembled, which is the lightest assembly in this set even though the listing never calls it tool-free. Four UK review texts sit under a 4.5-from-5 star line: buyers call it easy to put together and decent for vegetables at the price, and one would buy again. The same order also produced two planters of uneven quality, and another buyer said it still needed a coat of preservative. Untreated timber in ground contact will not match a Use Class 4 specification, so the 30 cm height is the useful part of the buy, not a durability claim. It is the best value 30 cm kit here because about £44.99 is the lowest price for that wall height. Skip it if you wanted dozens of reviews, or if you refuse to line or treat the wood later.
Pros
- 30 cm external height at about £44.99, the cheapest 30 cm kit here
- 216 litres claimed on a 120 × 60 cm footprint
- Pre-drilled ends and pre-assembled sides
- Listing states the wood is not chemically treated
Cons
- Only five amazon.co.uk ratings and four UK texts
- Quality differed between two units in one order
- Untreated pallet wood needs later protection if you want a longer life
Best for: A 30 cm vegetable rectangle on a 60 cm-wide path where you do not want factory preservative in the timber.
Less suitable: Buyers who need a large unique review sample, or who want a named Use Class 4 treatment without doing extra work.
Specifications
- Model
- Eco Wood Fuel pallet-wood bed
- Brand
- Eco Wood Fuel
- Price
- ∼£45
- Customer rating
- 4.5/5(5)
- Height
- 30 cm
- Footprint
- 120 × 60 cm
- Treatment
- Untreated
- Assembly
- Pre-drilled ends
- Open base
- Yes
Common questions
Is the wood treated?
The listing says the wood has not been treated chemically in any way.
How is it assembled?
You attach the pre-drilled end planks to the already assembled sides with the supplied wood screws.
What size and volume does the listing give?
120 cm long, 60 cm wide and 30 cm tall, with 216 litres of soil capacity claimed.
Our view
The Quickcrop starter kit builds a 122 × 122 × 17.78 cm treated timber square at about £39.95, with 0.75 inch boards and internal 2 inch posts. Across 132 amazon.co.uk reviews rated 4.4, the first 50 UK texts often describe a drill-and-screw job of about ten minutes and a frame that feels solid once the corners are in. Reviewers still cut pilot holes because the boards are not fully pre-drilled, and some bought extra screws or found the pack heavier than a one-person lift. One delivery arrived with a split side piece, another with rotten sections, and warping after a season is in the file even where the bed still held soil. A UK text cites a seller suggestion of three 60-litre bags, so the fill can cost as much as the timber. Two buyers stacked kits to gain height, which is the honest way to use a 7 inch wall if the soil below is not already deep. It is the top pick in this comparison for a reviewed shallow allotment edge, not because 17.78 cm matches the RHS 30 cm salad line.
Pros
- 4.4 from 132 unique amazon.co.uk reviews
- About £39.95, the lowest shelf price in this set
- Fixings and instructions stated on the listing
- 122 cm square stays under the RHS 1.5 m reach limit
- Reviewers report about ten minutes with a small drill
Cons
- External height is 17.78 cm, short of 30 cm for salads unless the soil below is already improved
- Boards need pilot holes; extra screws and missing instructions appear in UK texts
- Split, rotten, or warped timber is in the review file
Best for: An allotment starter who accepts a 7 inch edge on already improved soil and wants the largest unique review count in this set.
Less suitable: Deep-rooted crops, paving where 17.78 cm is the whole root zone, or anyone expecting a fully pre-drilled pack.
Specifications
- Model
- Quickcrop 4 ft starter bed
- Brand
- Quickcrop
- Price
- ∼£40
- Customer rating
- 4.4/5(132)
- Height
- 17.78 cm
- Footprint
- 122 × 122 cm
- Treatment
- Treated timber
- Boards
- 0.75 inch
- Assembly
- Pilot holes
- Open base
- Yes
Common questions
How high is this starter bed?
The listing says each bed is 4 ft by 4 ft by 7 in high, and the product dimensions are 122 × 122 × 17.78 cm.
What does the listing say about treatment?
It says the timber treatment is certified by the Soil Association as safe for growing organic food crops. No certificate number or use class is in the file.
Is assembly described as tool-free?
No. Bullets include fixings and instructions. UK reviews describe a drill and pilot holes.
Our view
The Conka 60 × 90 × 30 cm flat pack is FSC tanalised timber at about £51, with 6 × 1 inch planks and 2 × 2 inch posts claimed, plus a centimetre parenthesis in the same sentence that does not match those inches. You supply a drill and a cordless driver; a second person is recommended, and the timber is not planed. The 3.9-from-245 star line is the same parent block as the 60 × 120 cm and 90 × 90 cm Conka rows, so you must not count it three times. Shared UK texts call the built frame sturdy enough for compost on an allotment, then complain that boards are not pre-drilled, arrive damp, run short of screws, and show splinters and uneven thickness. Warped or split planks and a green tinge appear in the negative file. Thirty centimetres is the useful height in this set for salads if you accept rough working timber. It is not a furniture-grade trough, and the listing does not include a liner.
Pros
- 30 cm external height on a 60 × 90 cm reachable footprint
- FSC tanalised claim and an up to 10 years seller line
- Shared UK texts describe a sturdy allotment frame once screwed
- About £51, the lowest 30 cm Conka price in this set
Cons
- 3.9 from 245 is a shared parent line, not unique to this size
- Not planed, not pre-drilled; damp boards and short screw counts in reviews
- Liner not included; use class is not stated
Best for: A 30 cm FSC kit on soil when you will pre-drill rough boards and can live with a shared star line.
Less suitable: Buyers who want planed timber, a unique review sample, or a liner in the box.
Specifications
- Model
- Conka 60 × 90 × 30 cm
- Brand
- Conka Garden
- Price
- ∼£51
- Customer rating
- 3.9/5(245)
- Height
- 30 cm
- Footprint
- 60 × 90 cm
- Treatment
- Tanalised
- Boards
- 6 × 1 inch
- Liner
- No
- FSC
- Yes
- Assembly
- Drill required
- Open base
- Yes
Common questions
Does it come with a liner?
No. The bullets point to a separate weed-control membrane.
What tools does the listing require?
A power drill and a cordless screwdriver, not included. A second person is recommended.
Is the 3.9 score unique to this size?
No. The same star line and the same review-text block appear on the 60 × 120 cm and 90 × 90 cm Conka files in this export.
Our view
The Conka 90 × 90 × 30 cm square is FSC tanalised timber at about £56, also shown as 3 ft × 3 ft, with a drainage-hole special-feature line and a frame that is still pushed onto soil rather than boarded. A power drill and cordless screwdriver are not in the box, and the timber is not planed. The 3.9-from-245 amazon.co.uk line and the review texts are the same parent export as the 60 × 90 cm and 60 × 120 cm Conka kits. Shared UK buyers call it sturdy for compost, then report missing pre-drills, damp planks, splinters, warped boards, and a screw count that one person described as about half of what they needed. A 90 cm square stays inside a comfortable reach from all sides, and 30 cm matches the RHS salad band if roots can continue into the ground below. It is a sensible Conka size when you want a square, not a separate star result. Skip it if you wanted a liner, planed boards, or reviews that name this ASIN only.
Pros
- 90 × 90 × 30 cm square, reachable from every side
- FSC tanalised claim
- Drainage hole named on the listing
- Shared texts describe a frame that holds compost once built
Cons
- Shared 3.9-from-245 parent line, not unique to this square
- Not planed; boards may arrive damp, warped, or short of screws
- Liner not included
Best for: A 3 ft square salad bed on soil when you will drill rough FSC timber and accept a shared rating.
Less suitable: A patio trough that must move, or a buyer who wants size-specific reviews and a liner in the box.
Specifications
- Model
- Conka 90 × 90 × 30 cm
- Brand
- Conka Garden
- Price
- ∼£56
- Customer rating
- 3.9/5(245)
- Height
- 30 cm
- Footprint
- 90 × 90 cm
- Treatment
- Tanalised
- Boards
- 6 × 1 inch
- Liner
- No
- FSC
- Yes
- Assembly
- Drill required
- Open base
- Yes
Common questions
What size is this square?
90 × 90 × 30 cm, also shown as 3 ft × 3 ft.
Does the listing mention drainage?
Yes. A special-feature line says drainage hole. The bullets still describe the frame pushed onto soil, not a boarded base.
Is the star rating size-specific?
The file shows 3.9 from 245, the same line and the same review text as the other two 30 cm Conka ASINs in this export.
Our view
This Conka listing is titled 60 × 120 × 30 cm at about £56, while a second item-dimensions line in the same export prints 120 × 120 × 30 cm. Until the live page shows one footprint, you cannot order soil or check the RHS 1.5 m reach rule with any confidence. The timber claim is FSC tanalised, unfinished, no liner, and a drill you supply. The 3.9-from-245 reviews are the same hashed block as the other two 30 cm Conka ASINs: sturdy once built, not pre-drilled, damp on arrival, rough-sawn, and sometimes short of screws. Long sides in that family arrive as shorter boards plus joiners when a run exceeds 4 ft, which may or may not apply once you know which rectangle you actually receive. Do not treat the 3.9 line as a separate result for this size. Choose it only if you will measure the delivered frame before you buy compost. Skip it if you need one clear footprint in the listing.
Pros
- 30 cm external height if the delivered frame matches either printed size
- FSC tanalised claim
- Fixings included
Cons
- Title 60 × 120 × 30 cm conflicts with a 120 × 120 × 30 cm dimensions line
- Shared 3.9-from-245 parent reviews, not size-specific
- Not planed; liner not included
Best for: Someone who will confirm the live footprint before checkout and will drill rough FSC boards.
Less suitable: Anyone who needs one unambiguous size, or who will order bagged soil from the listing alone.
Specifications
- Model
- Conka 60 × 120 × 30 cm
- Brand
- Conka Garden
- Price
- ∼£56
- Customer rating
- 3.9/5(245)
- Height
- 30 cm
- Footprint
- 60×120 or 120×120
- Treatment
- Tanalised
- Boards
- 6 × 1 inch
- Liner
- No
- FSC
- Yes
- Assembly
- Drill required
- Open base
- Yes
Common questions
Which footprint is on the listing?
The title, colour and one dimension line say 60 × 120 × 30 cm. Another item-dimensions line says 120 × 120 × 30 cm.
Is a liner included?
No. Fixings are included. A liner is not.
Are the boards described as planed?
No. The bullets say the timber is not planed, so fraying and chips can occur.
How we compared
Seven wooden amazon.co.uk kits, captured on 20 October 2026, are on this page. There is no laboratory rot test and no grow-out. Amazon evidence is 40 points, fit for a UK vegetable bed is 35, and value is 25. A five-review 4.6 line does not outrank 4.4 from 132. The shared Conka 3.9-from-245 line is counted once, not three times. On the cards the top pick is the Quickcrop starter and the best value is the Eco 30 cm kit.
1
Amazon evidence
40%Star line plus whether the review sample is unique to that ASIN. The shared Conka 3.9-from-245 block is one sample.
2
Fit for a UK vegetable bed
35%External height, reachable width, a treatment you can name, and an honest liner or base. Under 30 cm is an edge unless the soil below is already improved.
3
Value
25%GBP shelf price against useful wall height. The lowest price for a 30 cm kit scores above a cheaper wall that is only 15 cm or 17.78 cm.
Independent review
Last updated: October 2026
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Wood raised bed buying guide
Match wall height to the crop, then name the treatment. A unique review sample matters more than a 4.6 that sits on five ratings.
What is a wood raised bed?
A wooden raised bed kit is a timber frame that holds soil above the surrounding ground. You use one on an allotment or in a small garden when the soil is heavy or poor. These seven frames sit on soil. A boarded base is not what the listings describe. You judge them by wall height, by whether the timber is untreated or pressure-treated for ground contact, and by the fixings. External height is the first split. Quickcrop is 17.78 cm. Two Conka kits are 15 cm.
Best for
- An allotment edge on soil that is already improved
- A 30 cm salad bed where you will drill the boards
Not ideal for
- Deep roots when 15 cm or 17.78 cm is the whole root zone
- Anyone who needs a named Use Class 4 specification on the listing
Mistakes to avoid
- 1
Buying 15 cm sides for deep roots
Quickcrop is 17.78 cm and two Conka kits are 15 cm. The RHS salad line used here is 30 cm, and most other plants want 45 cm or more. A shallow wall is an edge on improved soil, not a deep bed on paving.
- 2
Counting the Conka star line three times
The 60 × 90 cm, 60 × 120 cm and 90 × 90 cm Conka files share one 3.9-from-245 block. A 4.6 on five ratings is a thinner sample than 4.4 from 132.
- 3
Expecting a solid bottom and compost-only fill
These frames sit on soil. A liner is confirmed in the components on one shallow Conka kit only. The RHS mix used here is mostly topsoil, with organic matter and sharp sand, not compost alone. Creosote sleepers are not for growing containers.
What to weigh up
Height and reach
HighExternal height decides whether the frame is a vegetable bed or only an edge. The RHS figures used on this page are under 1.5 m for reach, 30 cm for salads and strawberries, and 45 cm or more for most other plants. Quickcrop is 17.78 cm. The Conka 90 × 30 cm and 180 × 90 cm kits are 15 cm. Eco and the three other Conka kits are 30 cm. Under 30 cm works when the soil below is already deep and improved. It does not replace a 45 cm root zone on paving.
Treatment, tools and liner
HighName the treatment before you treat a star line as a durability result. Eco states that the pallet wood has not been chemically treated. Conka says pressure treated, tanalised, and up to 10 years, with no use class in the file. Quickcrop cites a Soil Association organic-crop treatment claim and does not print a certificate number. That is not an organic certificate for the crop, and up to 10 years is a seller line, not a measured life.
Which option suits you?
Three typical situations, each with a recommendation from this comparison.
30 cm FSC boards
You want about 30 cm for salads and you will drill rough, unplaned FSC boards. The Conka 60 × 90 cm kit is about £51, the lowest 30 cm Conka price here, on a shared 3.9-from-245 star line.
No factory preservative
You want a 120 × 60 cm bed at 30 cm and you do not want a factory preservative in the timber. The Eco pallet-wood kit is about £44.99, with 216 litres claimed. Untreated wood in ground contact is a shorter life unless you line or treat it later.
Common questions about wood raised beds
Which wood raised bed is the top pick in 2026?
The Quickcrop 4 ft starter bed is the top pick. It is a 122 × 122 × 17.78 cm treated timber square at about £39.95, with 0.75 inch boards and 4.4 from 132 amazon.co.uk reviews. The wall is short of the RHS 30 cm salad line unless the soil below is already improved. The pick is the largest unique review sample in this set, not a deep vegetable bed. There is no laboratory rot test.
How much does a wood raised bed cost?
On this page the shelf runs from about £39.95 to about £64. About £39.95 is the shallow Quickcrop square. About £44.99 is the untreated Eco 120 × 60 × 30 cm kit, the lowest price here for a 30 cm wall. Conka at 30 cm is about £51 to £56. About £64 is the 180 × 90 × 15 cm kit, which buys length, not depth. Bagged soil can cost as much as the timber. Prices are amazon.co.uk shelf prices.
How deep should a wooden raised bed be?
The RHS figures used here are 30 cm for salads and strawberries, and 45 cm or more for most other plants. Keep the width under 1.5 m. Quickcrop is 17.78 cm and two Conka kits are 15 cm, so they are edges unless the ground below is already a vegetable bed. Eco and three Conka kits are 30 cm. None of these listings is 45 cm. A seller litre line is not extra root depth.
Is treated timber safe for vegetables?
Creosote-treated wood must not be used for growing containers under the Creosote Regulations 2003. These kits are not creosote sleepers. Tanalised on the Conka listings has no use class, so it is not a Use Class 4 specification. The Wood Protection Association says HSE-approved pre-treatments are not restricted for vegetable beds. Quickcrop’s Soil Association line has no certificate number in the file and is not an organic certificate for the crop. Line the wood if you brush a preservative on yourself.
Do these kits include a liner and a base?
These frames sit on soil. A boarded base is not stated. A weed-control liner is in the components only on the Conka 90 × 30 × 15 cm kit. On the 180 × 90 × 15 cm kit the liner is in the title and not in the components field, so do not assume it arrives. The 30 cm Conka listings point to a separate membrane. Quickcrop and Eco do not list a liner in the captured fields. None of the kits is tool-free.
Why do three Conka beds share 3.9 from 245 reviews?
The 60 × 90 cm, 60 × 120 cm and 90 × 90 cm Conka files show the same 3.9-from-245 star line. Count that sample once. Shared UK texts call the built frame sturdy for compost, then report boards that are not pre-drilled, arrive damp, run short of screws, and show splinters. The 4.6 scores on the two 15 cm Conka kits sit on five ratings and one UK text each. A high star on five ratings is not a larger sample than 4.4 from 132.
Which listing has a size conflict?
The Conka listing titled 60 × 120 × 30 cm also prints 120 × 120 × 30 cm on a second dimensions line. Until the live page shows one footprint, you cannot order soil or check the 1.5 m reach rule from the listing alone. The timber claim is FSC tanalised, unfinished, with no liner, and a drill you supply. Measure the delivered frame before you buy compost. A wider set of bed types is in the raised bed comparison.
When should I call a professional?
A flat pack on level soil is DIY if you can drill. Call a professional if the frame retains a slope, if the walls are tall enough for wet-soil pressure to matter, if posts go into concrete, or if the path is building access for a wheelchair. Do not use creosote sleepers for vegetables. Do not burn treated offcuts. Wear gloves on fresh treated timber and treat cut ends. This page did not run a grow-out or a rot test.
Our verdict
Seven wooden kits are on this page, and none was grown out or rot-tested. The Quickcrop 4 ft starter bed, about £39.95, is the top pick: 4.4 from 132 unique amazon.co.uk reviews on a 122 cm square, with a 17.78 cm wall for an allotment edge on soil that is already improved. The Eco Wood Fuel pallet-wood bed, about £44.99, is the best value: the lowest price here for a 30 cm wall, with 216 litres claimed and only five ratings. The Conka 30 cm kits share one 3.9-from-245 star line. Skip a 15 cm trough if you need salad depth in the frame itself.
Best value
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Eco Wood Fuel pallet-wood bed
Lowest shelf price for a 30 cm kit, about £44.99, with 216 litres claimed.
Editorial
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Peter F. is the editor for DIY & tools at productscompared.co.uk. Comparisons in this category are checked against amazon.co.uk listings, review evidence and public UK sources.
Updated: October 2026
8 sources checked
Guides to wood raised beds
Guides on what to look for, how to use a product, and common mistakes.
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Sources
Public UK and manufacturer sources, last checked on 20 October 2026.
- RHS, How to make a raised bed (retrieved 20 October 2026)
- RHS, Growing veg in raised beds (retrieved 20 October 2026)
- RHS, Using sustainable materials (retrieved 20 October 2026)
- Wood Protection Association, Treated wood and raised beds (retrieved 20 October 2026)
- BSW, Specifying, buying and installing UC4 treated timber (retrieved 20 October 2026)
- Creosote (Prohibition on Use and Marketing) Regulations 2003 (retrieved 20 October 2026)
- House of Commons Library, Creosote and telegraph poles (retrieved 20 October 2026)
- Wood Protection Association, Buyer guide to preservative-treated wood (retrieved 20 October 2026)
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