Case Study: Gabion Wall Fence
- Project: Gabion Wall Fence Feature
- Construction: 2023
Case Study Summary
This project features a freestanding gabion wall used as a fence. Stone-filled gabion baskets are a great choice for fencing thanks to their long lifespan, low maintenance and environmentally friendly design. They’re also relatively simple to build, making them a popular option for creating strong, attractive garden boundaries. To ensure the gabion wall remains straight and retains its shape over time, it’s important to use gabion baskets made from at least 4mm thick wire.
“I really like how this project makes the fence part of the outdoor living space rather than just something that marks the boundary. The built-in seating is a great touch, and it shows how versatile gabion baskets can be.”
Erno, Sales Support Specialist at Wire Fence
Final Result
In this project, the gabion fence has been combined with timber decking and built-in seating to create a feature that’s not only practical but also adds character to the outdoor space. The completed project demonstrates how a gabion fence can become a standout landscape feature rather than simply a property boundary.
Products Used
- Custom size gabions
- L97.5cm x D82.5cm x H52.5cm (Dia: 4mm)
- L97.5cm x D97.5cm x H52.5cm (Dia: 4mm)
- L75cm x D82.5cm x H52.5cm (Dia: 4mm)
- L22.5cm x D82.5cm x H52.5cm (Dia: 4mm)
- Limestones
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I want to build a freestanding Gabion garden wall about four metres long and one metre high. The ground will be stabilised with 20 centimetres of cement and gravel. Can I use 30 cm wide cages?
Hi John,
Thanks for your comment and for sharing your upcoming project with us.
For a freestanding gabion wall to be stable, the width (depth) of it would need to be at least half of the height. This means that the minimum width that you could get away without any internal support would be 45cm.
Having said that, you can incorporate internal post supports (scaffolding poles, rebars, fence posts) which would help with stability and allow you to go narrower in width which in your case would be 30cm.
Hope this is helpful and please let me know if you have any further questions.
Kind regards,
Erno