Gabion Pillar Kits
Gabion pillars used for garden and landscaping projects, fence columns or as posts.
You can also make your own using the custom size gabion tool
- Manufactured in the UK, to BS EN standard
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Pillar Kit Includes
| Included | Explanation |
| Full Installation Instructions |
– download
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| Gabion Baskets |
– 1x or 2x baskets delivered for each pillar that you have ordered (depending on the height)
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| Helicals |
– Helicals will be included so you can attach the corners and lids for all baskets in your order. Helicals are 1m long so if your baskets are under 1m, you will need to cut the helicals to size with a hacksaw or wire cutters
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| Geotextile | If required, geotextile is ordered separately |
| Stones | If required, gabion stone can be provided separately. Jump to quantity guide |
| Support posts | No, scaffolding posts or similar support posts are not provided but they can be purchased at your local B&Q |
| Foundation materials | No, gravel/base course and cement (if required) are not provided but they can be purchased at your local B&Q |
| Tools | No, you may also require a spade and wire cutters to complete the installation |
Gabion Pillar Overview
| Galfan Coated | ||
| 4mm Wire Diameter | 5mm Wire Diameter | |
| Columns smaller than 1m tall | ||
| Columns smaller than 2m tall | ||
| Columns taller than 2m+ | ||
| Columns with less than 2:1 ratio | ||
| Freestanding on its own | ||
| Should be used with support posts | ||
| Can be used as fence posts | ||
| No bulges when filled with rocks | ||
| Residential areas | ||
| Public leisure areas | Best | |
| Delivered as | Flat packed, shrink wrapped or strapped to a wood pallet with option of small or large truck | |
| Can wires be cut | Yes – with good bolt cutters | |
| 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 |
| Mesh Material | Galfan coated steel | Galfan coated steel |
| Mesh Construction | 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 |
| Corrosion resistance | Yes, conforms to British standard BS EN 10244-2:2009 | |
| Abrasion resistance | Yes, conforms to EN 60229:2008 | |
| Life Expectancy | 50 – 100 years | 50 – 100 years |
| Suited to Environments | C2 – C4 | C2 – C4 |
| Rocks / Filling / Installation | ||
| Speed of installation | 2-5 mins each | |
| Experience required to install | Easy install (download PDF instructions) | |
| Rock size required | Minimum 80mm x 80mm | |
| Requires angular, interlocking rocks | No – these commercial grade cages can be filled with any shape of stone without bulging | |
| Can be filled with crushed concrete | ||
| Can be filled with rounded rocks | ||
Installation Instructions
If the columns are being installed in a public location or they are large and heavy, please consult an engineer to ensure your design is stable. Your engineer’s design and instructions should take priority over the instructions below.
| To Do | Explanation |
| Step 1 – Identify location
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Mark the location where you plan to construct your column. |
| Step 2 – Dig
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Dig until the ground is firm. |
| Step 3 – Install Support Posts
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Add a metal support pole which can be placed inside of the basket or supporting the outside if you prefer. The depth of the support post should be around 1/3 the height of the gabion column.
You can use wooden or metal poles such as a scaffolding post. If your pole is hollow, you will need to plug the gap at the top to prevent water from entering. |
| Step 5 – Add Basecourse
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Add a layer of gravel or basecourse on top of the soil as follows:
This step is not required if you are going to add a concrete foundation. |
| Step 4 – Concrete Foundation (If Required)
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Most low-level and/or wide columns do not usually require a foundation. If your column is 1m+ or narrow you may need a concrete foundation for added stability
The depth of the foundation should be around 1/3 the height of the pillar. You can set the support posts into the concrete foundation. |
| Step 6 – Compact
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Compact the basecourse using a plate compactor or a spade. |
| Step 6 – Install baskets
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Place the cages around the support posts. |
| Step 7 – Fill the gabions
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Fill the columns and close the lids with helicals. |
| Step 8 – If you have 2 baskets to make up the height
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Use helicals on three sides to connect the second cage to the first one, then fill the top one too. |
Calculate Stone Quantity
- Use the guide below to calculate the amount of stone that you need to fill your gabion pillar
| Column Dimensions (cm) | Bulk Bags of Granite Stone Required | Bulk Bags of Limestone Required | ||
| 15cm | 15cm | 45cm | 1 | 1 |
| 22.5cm | 22.5cm | 45cm | 1 | 1 |
| 30cm | 30cm | 45cm | 1 | 1 |
| 37.5cm | 37.5cm | 45cm | 1 | 1 |
| 15cm | 15cm | 97.5cm | 1 | 1 |
| 22.5cm | 22.5cm | 97.5cm | 1 | 1 |
| 30cm | 30cm | 97.5cm | 1 | 1 |
| 37.5cm | 37.5cm | 97.5cm | 1 | 1 |
| 22.5cm | 22.5cm | 150cm | 1 | 1 |
| 30cm | 30cm | 150cm | 1 | 1 |
| 45cm | 45cm | 150cm | 1 | 1 |
| 60cm | 60cm | 150cm | 2 | 2 |
| 97.5cm | 97.5cm | 150cm | 4 | 4 |
| 37.5cm | 37.5cm | 195cm | 1 | 1 |
| 45cm | 45cm | 195cm | 1 | 1 |
| 60cm | 60cm | 195cm | 2 | 2 |
| 97.5cm | 97.5cm | 195cm | 4 | 4 |
