Garden sleepers are a commonly used decorative material in garden landscapes. They not only enhance the beauty of the garden, but also serve as a place for people to rest. However, when choosing garden sleepers for garden construction, people often encounter a question: is it better to use new garden sleepers or old anti-corrosion sleepers? Today, Qingdao Tiehan will briefly analyze with everyone.
When it comes to new and old, the first thing that comes to mind is the price and cost aspect. In terms of price and cost alone, old sleepers are indeed cheaper, about 40% -60% of the price of new sleepers. This is the biggest advantage of old rail sleepers, and it can also be said to be the only advantage.
But when we buy things, we should not only look at the price, but also whether it is suitable and cost-effective.
Old railway sleepers in the garden (pictures from the internet)
The new garden sleepers are more guaranteed in terms of quality compared to others. Generally speaking, old sleepers are mostly retired from railways, and after more than ten years of wind and rain, their anti-corrosion ability has weakened significantly. The new sleepers have not yet undergone wear and tear from wind, rain, sun, and rain, so their quality is often more stable and sturdy. In contrast, old anti-corrosion sleepers are often more prone to corrosion, deformation, cracking and other problems after installation and use, which not only affects the aesthetics of the garden, but may also pose safety hazards. Therefore, from a quality perspective, using new garden sleepers is more reliable.
New anti-corrosion sleepers in the garden (pictures from the internet)
Both gardens and parks provide a place for people to relax and rest, and a relaxed and pleasant environment can help people relieve stress. Therefore, in terms of aesthetic effects, special attention should also be paid. Most old railway sleepers have faded in color and become rough due to the baptism of time. After installation, they may appear somewhat worn out, making it difficult to reflect the beauty and elegance of the garden. The new sleepers are square and square, and the shiny black color appears even more neat.
Garden anti-corrosion sleepers
In addition, the new garden sleepers are more convenient to use. The new garden sleepers have not experienced corrosion and deformation from the external environment, so they are more stable and easier to install during use. However, old anti-corrosion sleepers may be difficult to install due to deformation or corrosion, and may even require additional maintenance and repair work, which increases the maintenance and time costs of the garden. Therefore, from a convenience perspective, using new garden sleepers is more appropriate.
New sleepers in the garden without anti-corrosion (picture from the internet)
Overall, after analyzing and considering factors such as price, cost, quality, aesthetics, and installation, the new garden sleepers have more advantages compared to the old anti-corrosion sleepers. Of course, this does not mean that old anti-corrosion sleepers are completely useless. For some garden designs that pursue a retro and nostalgic atmosphere, using old anti-corrosion sleepers can also achieve specific artistic effects. But if we pursue the quality and aesthetics of gardens, it is more recommended to choose new garden sleepers.
