Railway sleeper raised beds and structures are extremely robust and long lasting. The size, density and weight makes them a perfect choice for hard landscaping and gardening.
Sleepers are either New or Reclaimed, both types come in a multitude of flavors.
Let us look at New Sleeper benefits!
- They are easily available
- Cutting and Handling is much easier
- They are aesthetically attractive
- They are very long lasting
- You can use the extra width to create seating or leaning places.
- They can be used as agricultural posts
- They are perfect for golf course installation and bunker building.
- Perfect choice for Raised beds
Additional benefits!
You can use the robustness and solid construction of sleeper beds to attach trellises, supports, fences and frames.
Let us look at Reclaimed Sleeper benefits!
- They have history and patina
- Top grades are much stronger
- They can be used for commercial use
- They are perfect for crane packing and creating aggregate bays
- They will last much longer than newer treated timbers
- They can be used as agricultural posts
- They are perfect for golf course installation and bunker building.
- Perfect choice for Raised beds
Additional benefits!
Reclaimed sleepers are becoming more and more rare, as they are often down on the lines for 30-40 years before being uplifted.