Railway Sleepers
- Railway sleepers stabilise train tracks and rails. It helps the rails remain spaced correctly and keeps them upright. However, they are also used as garden sleepers, enhancing your landscaping and can be used to create garden steps. ArchiPro features only the best railway sleepers in New Zealand from reputable suppliers you can trust.
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.
Featuring the best railway sleepers 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.
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.
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.
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.