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All Gabions on this page are in stock and ready to ship to you within 4 working days.

If you are looking for non-standard size gabions you can create any size gabion you require on this page

  • BBA approved for retaining wall construction
  • Manufactured in the UK, to BS EN standards
  • Starting from £15.99

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british standards institution tested and approved construction made-in-uk
BBA Certificate Number: 05/4215 held by Link Middle East Ltd

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All of our Gabions have been tested and certified to the following standards
BBA Certified The British Board of Agreement (BBA) certificate confirms that a product has been rigorously tested and confirmed to be to be high quality, and suitable for use in the construction industry. Yes – BBA certificate number: 05/4215
Certification Body: BBA
Gabion Quality Standard Refers to the accuracy of the coatings, dimensions and mechanical properties of welded mesh gabions.

– conforms to BS EN 10223-8:2413
Certification Body: British Standards Institution
Accurate Zinc Coating Ensures the wires are coated with zinc against corrosion to the correct standards.

– conforms to BS EN 10244-2:2009
Certification Body: British Standards Institution
Wire Tolerances Standard Refers to the accuracy of the hole size. This standard ensures that the mesh is manufactured to precise measurements.

– conforms to BS EN 10218-2:2012
Certification Body: British Standards Institution
Hole Size (Aperture) Standard Refers to the accuracy of the hole size. This standard ensures that the mesh is manufactured to precise measurements.

– conforms to BS EN 10218-2:2012

Certification Body: British Standards Institution
Corrosion Resistance Standard Refers to the ability of the material to avoid corrosion and rusting.

– conforms to BS EN 10244-2:2009
Certification Body: British Standards Institution
Abrasion Resistance Standard Refers to the ability of the material to withstand wearing down due to rubbing against itself of another material.

– conforms to BS EN 60229:2008
Certification Body: British Standards Institution
PVC Coating Standard Refers to the quality and quantity of the PVC coating. PVC-coated cages only

– conforms to BS EN 10245-1:2011 & BS EN 10245-2:2011
Certification Body: British Standards Institution

 

Gabion Basket Help

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Videos

Video How to assemble a gabion (WITH HELICALS)
How to assemble a gabion (WITH HELICALS)
Video How to assemble a gabion (WITH TYING WIRE)
How to assemble a gabion (WITH TYING WIRE)
Video Gabion rigidity test (COMPARING DIAMETERS)
Gabion rigidity test (COMPARING DIAMETERS)
Video PVC gabion rigidity test (COMPARING DIAMETERS)
PVC gabion rigidity test (COMPARING DIAMETERS)
Video How to use corner ties
How to use corner ties
Video How to use stone separating panels
How to use stone separating panels
Video How to brace a gabion with tying wire
How to brace a gabion with tying wire
Video How to cut gabion panels
How to cut gabion panels
Video Gabion wire diameter guide
Gabion wire diameter guide
Video How likely is a gabion basket to bulge?
How likely is a gabion basket to bulge?
Video How to build a freestanding gabion wall
How to build a freestanding gabion wall
Video How to build a gabion retaining wall
How to build a gabion retaining wall
Video How to join gabion baskets together with helicals
How to join gabion baskets together with helicals
Video How to assemble a gabion ( In 3 MINUTES)
How to assemble a gabion ( In 3 MINUTES)
Video Gabion deflection test
Gabion deflection test
Video PVC gabion deflection test
PVC gabion deflection test
Video How to make a gabion planter
How to make a gabion planter
Video How to attach wood top to gabion baskets
How to attach wood top to gabion baskets
Video How to make a gabion planter
How to make a gabion planter
Video How to make a gabion raised bed
How to make a gabion raised bed
Video How to install a gabion pillar
How to install a gabion pillar
Video How to make gabion steps
How to make gabion steps
Video Comparing 3 gabion assembly methods
Comparing 3 gabion assembly methods
Video How our gabions are manufactured (behind the scenes)
How our gabions are manufactured (behind the scenes)
Video Tour of our warehouse
Tour of our warehouse

Which Wire Thickness? Video

Wire Diameter Use For:
3mm  Standard wire thickness for walls up to 5m. Low-cost option. Will result in minor bulges when filled with rocks. Suitable if architectural, straight edge finish is not required.
4mm  5m+ high & free-standing walls.  Use for seating or surfaces that will be walked on. Will give an architectural, straight edge finish when filled carefully with interlocking rocks.
5mm  5m+ high walls & free-standing walls.  Use for seating or surfaces that will be walked on. Best for an architectural, uniform and precise finish. For use in public parks. Can be used with rounded stone fill.

Applications & Uses

Galfan Coated PVC Coated
3mm Wire Diameter 4mm Wire Diameter 5mm Wire Diameter 3.2mm Wire Diameter 4.3mm Wire Diameter
Furniture: can be walked on
Furniture: can be sat on
Fences: tall / thin structures
Freestanding wall
Planters
Landscaping: no bulges when filled with rocks
Retaining walls (up to 5m)
Retaining walls (5m and over)
Public leisure areas
Cladding (up to 4m)
Cladding (over 4m)
Erosion control
Erosion control: river beds
Erosion control: reservoirs beds
Erosion control: canals beds
Sea Defence
GENERAL
Delivered as  Flat packed in small to large truck depending on order quantity
Delivered with  Delivered with FREE tying wire. Included central support panel for gabions longer than 150cm.
Also available  Helicals for quicker assembly of the 4 vertical corners (ordered separately)
Also available  Corner ties to prevent bulging (ordered separately)
Can wires be cut  Yes – with a good wire cutter
Made in UK Yes
Conforms to British manufacturing standard BS EN 10223-8:2013
Certificate of conformity Yes – download
CONSTRUCTION
Mesh Hole Size  75mm x 75mm 75mm x 75mm 75mm x 75mm 75mm x 75mm 75mm x 75mm
Mesh Material  Galfan coated steel Galfan coated steel Galfan coated steel Galfan coated steel with PVC coating Galfan coated steel with PVC coating
Mesh Construction Welded Welded Welded Welded Welded
Mesh panels joined

together by

Stainless steel C Clips
STRENGTH & ENVIRONMENT
Tensile strength range 540-770 N/mm² 540-770 N/mm² 540-770 N/mm² 540-770 N/mm² 540-770 N/mm²
Corrosion resistance Yes, conforms to British standard BS EN 10244-2:2009
Abrasion resistance Conforms to EN 60229:2008
Life Expectancy 50 – 100 years 50 – 100 years 50 – 100 years 120 years 120 years
Suited to Environments C2 – C4 C2 – C4 C2 – C4 C2 – C5 C2 – C5
Disclaimer Using iron-rich stone in coastal environments may lead to apparent rust on the gabion, resulting from the iron ore leaching out of the stones and onto the wires. Using iron-rich stone in coastal environments may lead to a slight discoloration of the coating.
ROCKS & FILLING
Speed of installation  2-5 mins each
Experience required to install Easy install  
Rock size required  Minimum 80mm x 80mm
Requires angular, interlocking rocks
Can be filled with crushed concrete
Can fill with rounded rocks

Assembly Instructions  Video

Corner Assembly Fitting
How to assemble Gabions are delivered flat packed with the sides, bottom and lid clipped together. Upon arrival, the corners of the gabions should be attached to complete assembly.

Download assembly instructions
Using tying wire  Tying wire is supplied with all gabion orders.

PRO: it’s free
CON: time of installation
Using helicals  Helicals can be purchased separately. 4x helicals are required for assembly per gabion (one for each corner).

PRO: looks uniform and quick to install
CON: additional cost
Using CT35 clips  Gabion clips are available in bulk quantities. Advised for use by professionals

PRO: discrete / hidden
CON: requires a plier or electronic tool

Calculate Stone Qty

 

Gabion Dimensions (cm) Bulk Bags of Granite Stone Required Bulk Bags of Limestone Required Weight of Stone Required (kg)
45 45 45 1 1 160
97.5 45 45 1 1 360
97.5 97.5 45 1 1 770
97.5 97.5 97.5 2 2 1670
150 45 45 1 1 540
150 97.5 45 2 2 1190
150 97.5 97.5 3 4 2570
202.5 45 45 1 1 740
202.5 97.5 45 2 2 1600
202.5 97.5 97.5 4 5 3470

 

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