kitset gabion basket assembly
6 gabion panels are used to construct the first gabion
See video
Shared end panels may not be needed
Check out the info on foundations
Kitset gabion orders ready for dispatch
Smaller orders are sent by courier, all orders are sent flat packed.
Non structural gabion walls, can use lower grade rock as infil
More information on rock here
YouTube video on helical installation
YouTube video on bracewire, max spacing 350mm
YouTube video on defection
More information on mesh selection here
Gabions ready for rock
Longer gabions are supplied with diaphragms
Max spacing of bracewires is 350mm in both directions
Temporary wires at the top of the gabion will make fitting the lid easier
When using rounded river rock as gabion fill, you may need to install additional bracewires to reduce bulging
How to fill the gabions
Using temporary bracing during rock installation
Plywood formwork can be used to get straight walls
Hand placing the “best rocks” to get the required look
Over or undersized rocks can be placed in the middle of the wall
Support posts are required for tall thin walls
Check out the info on wall stability
Structural integrity
Of gabions relies on the gabions being tightly packed with hard, heavy, durable fill.
Loosely packed of light weight fill compromises the gabions ability to resist loads placed on them.