Railway Sleepers
Hardwood sleepers vary in grain and surface texture. Railway sleepers of matching thickness make it easier to build garden steps with even risers.Can't find it? Describe what you need and matching suppliers will come to you.
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About Railway Sleepers products
ArchiPro features only the best railway sleepers in New Zealand, perfect for gardening and landscaping use at your home. They are available in a number of different forms including hardwood and softwood ties with many different applications to use them for. Railway sleepers are an increasingly important part of a wider range of high-quality landscaping products that you can find on ArchiPro.
Railway sleepers for landscaping in New Zealand
Types of railway sleepers
There are three main types of railway sleepers in New Zealand which usually fall into the following categories.
Hardwood
Hardwood garden sleepers are made of much denser wood and weigh up to 50 kg. They are long-lasting and require less maintenance than the softwood alternatives. Pine sleepers provide a lighter softwood option for raised garden beds, edging and other low-load landscaping structures. Wooden sleepers can form raised beds and railway sleeper planter boxes, as well as edging for garden areas.
Softwood
Softwood garden sleepers are more malleable and light, which makes them perfect for simple or temporary structures. It’s an excellent economical, cost-effective choice. Mini sleepers suit smaller garden beds, borders and steps where full-size sleepers would be too large.
Weathered
Aged wood gives your yard a different aesthetic and unique character. It often blends in better with the plants and is a strong and sturdy choice.
The advantages of high-quality railway sleepers
High-quality railway sleepers allow you to add a unique garden feature to your yard. They are perfect for creating a lawn centrepiece, flower beds, garden steps, or border edging. The quality timber they’re made from lasts for years, and they are generally very low maintenance too. High-quality railway sleepers are also prepared with care, ensuring you don’t need to worry about the wood rotting or cracking. Concrete sleepers provide a durable alternative for retaining walls and other applications where a heavier, non-timber material is required.
How to choose railway sleepers that are right for you
Choosing between different railway sleepers in New Zealand means considering your landscaping project’s requirements. The project’s aesthetic will determine whether you use a new or a weathered product to provide some character to the design. The purpose also plays a role in deciding whether to use hardwood or softwood. Hardwood is more durable and ideal for creating garden steps or something similar. On the other hand, softwood is better if you want to create intricate designs and structures, as it’s more malleable. For sleeper stairs, choose pieces with consistent dimensions and plan a firm, well-drained base beneath each step.