Gabion Bench
4 & 5mm thick gabion bench seating cages. Strong enough to take the weight of people sitting on them. 45cm (18 inches) high for a comfortable sitting height.
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Key info:
- Excellent corrosion resistance
- 50 years in lifespan in outdoor environments
- Aesthetic and uniform sturdy square mesh
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Product Overview
| Galfan Coated | |||
| 3mm Wire Diameter | 4mm Wire Diameter | 5mm Wire Diameter | |
| Furniture: can be walked on | |||
| Furniture: can be sat on | |||
| Landscaping: no bulges when filled with rocks | |||
| Public leisure areas | |||
| General | |||
| Delivered as | Flat packed in small to large truck depending on order quantity | ||
| Delivered with | Delivered with FREE tying wire | ||
| Also available | Helicals for quicker assembly of the 4 vertical corners (ordered separately) | ||
| Also available | Corner ties to prevent bulging (ordered separately) | ||
| 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 |
| Mesh Material | Galfan coated steel | Galfan coated steel | Galfan coated steel |
| Mesh Construction | Welded | Welded | Welded |
| Mesh panels joined together by | Stainless steel C Clips | ||
| Strength and environment | |||
| Tensile strength range | 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 |
| Suited to Environments | C2 – C4 | C2 – C4 | C2 – C4 |
| 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. | ||
| Rocks / Filling / Installation | |||
| Speed of installation | 2-5 mins each | ||
| Experience required to install | None – Download installation PDF | ||
| Speed up installation | Helicals (ordered separately) – use on 4 vertical corners instead of tying wire. Can also be used to attach the cages together | ||
| Save money | Stone separating panel (ordered separately) – allows you to backfill the cages with cheaper stone or rubble | ||
| Prevent bulging | Corner ties (ordered separately) – will brace the corners of the baskets together reducing bulging caused by rocks putting pressure on the metal panels | ||
| Rock size required | Minimum 80mm x 80mm | ||
| Requires angular, interlocking rocks | |||
| Can be filled with crushed concrete | |||
| Can fill with rounded rocks | |||
Attach Wood Top
There are many ways to attach a wooden plank/top to the gabion. Please find a few popular options below.
| Attach with | Explanation |
| Staples |  |
| Screws
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| Clamps
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Installation
| To Do | Explanation |
| Step 1 – Mark Area
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Use spray paint, stones or other materials to mark the location where you plan to construct your bench.
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| Step 2 – Dig
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Dig 10cm or until the ground is firm.
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| Step 3 – Lay the Base
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Add a 10cm layer of gravel or basecourse.
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| Step 4 – Stomp Gravel
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Walk and stomp on the gravel to make it compact.
Optional: Most gabion benches do not require a foundation but if you have a large amount of groundwater or the soil is weak, it may be needed.
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| Step 5 – Un-Fold the Baskets
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Unfold the baskets and lift up their sides.
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| Step 6 – Connect the Corners
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Connect the corners of the baskets with helicals.
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| Step 7 – Fill Gabions
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Fill up your gabions with stone.
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| Step 8 – Attach Wooden Top
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Attach the wood top with staples or one of the other options we have outlined (see above).
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| Step 9 – Gabion Bench Ready
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Your gabion bench is ready.
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Calculate Stone Qty
- Use gabion stone calculator to quickly calculate the stone tonnage you need
- Use partitions to reduce the amount of rocks required and save money.
| Gabion Dimensions (cm) | Gabion Volume (m3) | Bulk Bags of Stone Required | Weight of Stone Required (kg) | ||
| 45 | 45 | 45 | 0.09 | 1 | 164 |
| 97.5 | 45 | 45 | 0.20 | 1 | 197 |
| 97.5 | 97.5 | 45 | 0.42 | 1 | 770 |
| 97.5 | 97.5 | 97.5 | 0.92 | 2 | 1,668 |
| 150 | 45 | 45 | 0.30 | 1 | 546 |
| 150 | 97.5 | 45 | 0.66 | 2 | 1,185 |
| 150 | 97.5 | 97.5 | 1.43 | 3 | 2,567 |
| 202.5 | 45 | 45 | 0.41 | 1 | 738 |
| 202.5 | 97.5 | 45 | 0.89 | 2 | 1,599 |
| 202.5 | 97.5 | 97.5 | 1.93 | 4 | 3,465 |
