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PVC coated
3.2mm (10g)
45cm
45cm
45cm
£15.97 inc. VAT
Gabion Sea Defence
BBA-certified PVC Gabions suited to sea defence applications. Used in coastal protection schemes, sea walls, revetments and erosion control.
Key info:
- 120-year lifespan in saltwater environments
- Corrosion resistant – BS EN 10244-2: 2009 (Class A)
- BBA Approved
Related: Gabion home page and Gabion Stone
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PVC coated
3.2mm (10g)
97.5cm
45cm
45cm
£24.30 inc. VAT
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PVC coated
4.3mm (7g)
45cm
45cm
45cm
£29.11 inc. VAT
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PVC coated
3.2mm (10g)
150cm
45cm
45cm
£33.62 inc. VAT
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PVC coated
3.2mm (10g)
97.5cm
97.5cm
45cm
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PVC coated
3.2mm (10g)
202.5cm
45cm
45cm
£44.77 inc. VAT
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PVC coated
4.3mm (7g)
97.5cm
45cm
45cm
£48.86 inc. VAT
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PVC coated
3.2mm (10g)
150cm
97.5cm
45cm
£49.45 inc. VAT
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PVC coated
3.2mm (10g)
97.5cm
97.5cm
97.5cm
£52.35 inc. VAT
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PVC coated
3.2mm (10g)
202.5cm
97.5cm
45cm
£66.23 inc. VAT
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PVC coated
3.2mm (10g)
150cm
97.5cm
97.5cm
£68.08 inc. VAT
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PVC coated
4.3mm (7g)
150cm
45cm
45cm
£68.60 inc. VAT
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PVC coated
4.3mm (7g)
97.5cm
97.5cm
45cm
£75.24 inc. VAT
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PVC coated
4.3mm (7g)
202.5cm
45cm
45cm
£84.58 inc. VAT
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PVC coated
3.2mm (10g)
202.5cm
97.5cm
97.5cm
£91.39 inc. VAT
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PVC coated
4.3mm (7g)
150cm
97.5cm
45cm
£101.49 inc. VAT
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PVC coated
4.3mm (7g)
97.5cm
97.5cm
97.5cm
£107.25 inc. VAT
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PVC coated
4.3mm (7g)
202.5cm
97.5cm
45cm
£126.31 inc. VAT
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PVC coated
4.3mm (7g)
150cm
97.5cm
97.5cm
£140.00 inc. VAT
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PVC coated
4.3mm (7g)
202.5cm
97.5cm
97.5cm
£195.47 inc. VAT
Gabion Sea Defence Help
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How to assemble a gabion (WITH HELICALS)
How to assemble a gabion (WITH TYING WIRE)
PVC gabion rigidity test (COMPARING DIAMETERS)
Gabion rigidity test (COMPARING DIAMETERS)
How to use corner ties
How to use stone separating panels
How to brace a gabion with tying wire
How to cut gabion panels
Gabion wire diameter guide
How likely is a gabion basket to bulge?
How to build a freestanding gabion wall
How to build a gabion retaining wall
How to join gabion baskets together with helicals
How to assemble a gabion ( In 3 MINUTES)
PVC gabion deflection test
How a gabion basket is manufactured
Comparing 3 gabion assembly methods
How our gabions are manufactured (behind the scenes)
Tour of our warehouse
Which Wire Thickness?
| 3.2mm Wire Diameter | 4.3mm Wire Diameter | |
| Erosion control | ||
| Erosion control: river beds | ||
| Erosion control: reservoirs beds | ||
| Erosion control: canals beds | ||
| Coastal/saltwater protection | ||
| 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) | |
| 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 |
| Mesh Material | Galfan coated steel with PVC coating | Galfan coated steel with PVC coating |
| 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 | Conforms to EN 60229:2008 | |
| Life Expectancy | 120 years | 120 years |
| Suited to Environments | C2 – C5 | C2 – C5 |
| Disclaimer | Using iron-rich stone in coastal environments may lead to a slight discoloration of the coating. | |
| 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 | ||
