Gabion Bench Seating
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 |
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Furniture: can be sat on |
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Landscaping: no bulges when filled with rocks |
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Public leisure areas |
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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 |
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 |
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Can be filled with crushed concrete |
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Can fill with rounded rocks |
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Installation Instructions
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. |
Step 2 – Dig Ground
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Dig 10cm or until the ground is firm. |
Step 3 – Lay Base
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Add a 10cm layer of gravel or basecourse. |
Step 4 – Stomp Gravel
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Walk and stomp on the gravel to make it compact. |
Optional – Concrete Foundation |
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. |
Step 5 – Fold Up Baskets
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Unfold the baskets and lift up their sides, front and back. Leave the lids hanging backward. |
Step 6 – Make Up Baskets
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Connect the corners of the baskets with helicals. Alternatively, you can use tying wire. |
Step 7 – Fill Gabions
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Fill up your gabions with your desired type of stone. |
Step 8 – Attach Wooden Top
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Place wooden planks on top of the gabion fill. Close down the lid, place the wooden top on the lid and screw it to the wooden planks beneath the wire. |
Step 9 – Gabion Bench Ready
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Your gabion bench is ready. |
Calculate Stone Quantity
- 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 |