Gabion Stone

BULK BAGS OF GABION STONE SUITED TO FILLING GABIONS

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Application / Comparison Table

Application
	Granite	Limestone	Gritstone
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Retaining Walls	Yes, they are required Angular, interlocking stones are needed for these types of applications. (Rocks found on site can also be used as long as they are irregular shapes which allow drainage)
Sea Defence
Erosion Control
Furniture: can be sat on	No, they are not required. Gabion stones can be used for these applications but they are not required.
Freestanding wall
Fences: tall/thin structures
Planters
Cladding
Decorative
Suited to Gabion dia.
3mm
4mm
5mm
3.2mm
3.8mm
Mattress
Delivery
Delivered as	Bulk bag on a pallet
Delivered by	18 Tonne vehicle
Weight per bag	Between 800kg – 900kg (may contain 5-10% fine material.)
Size per bag	1m (length) x 1m (Depth) x 1m (Height)
Delivery condition	Rocks are freshly quarried and unwashed.  They can be hosed or rain will wash away dirt.
Delivery locations	Anywhere in the UK
Attributes
Material	Granite	Limestone	Gritstone
Colour	Silver grey	Sandy	Light browns
Colour disclaimer	Stone is a naturally occurring mineral so the colour will vary from the images on our website.
Weight disclaimer	Bags may contain an additional 5-10% of fine material.
Shape of stone	Angular and interlocking to reduce pressure on the sides of the gabions
Rock size	100mm – 200mm	75mm – 150mm	80mm – 200mm
Frost Resistant
Allows water to drain
Quarried in UK
Filling & Installation
Requires hand laying	Yes.
Can be machine filled	It’s possible but not advised. When tipping stones from a JCB into the gabions the walls will buckle. Download Machine Filling Guide

Calculate Quantity

• Use gabion stone calculator to quickly calculate the tonnage you need
• Use partitions to reduce the amount of rocks required and save money.

How to Fill & Save Money

Partitions
	Partitions are a cheap way to backfill cages. The partition creates a separate compartment at the back of the cage. This compartment can be filled with cheaper material as long as it is 80mm+ and can drain water PRO Cheaper than using quarried stone Reduces bulging Enables machine filling

Machine Filling
	It is possible to fill the cages with a machine such as a JCB but it makes bulging more likely Add support poles and partitions to reduce the likelihood of bulging. Hand filing is still required at intervals to fill in voids left by the machine PRO Quicker installation for large jobs   CON Increased voids Increased likelihood of bulging

FAQ

Do I need to use gabion basket stone to fill my cages?
No. As long as the fill meets the following criteria

• The material should be hard
• The material should be heavy
• The material should be durable
• The material should be able to drain water
• The material should not be susceptible to frost
• The material should not be less than 80mm in size
• The material should not be more than 200mm in size

Do you sell any other types of rock?
No. Sorry not at the moment.  We only sell the rock types that you see on this page

Where can I find other gabion stone suppliers?
Simply Google ‘Quarry near me’ to find suppliers other types of rocks

Can I fill the cages with any other types of material?
Yes.  If the cages is being used for decorative purposes then you can fill it with anything that you like such as wood or recycled material

If the cages are being used for a retaining wall or for structural purposes then suitable gabion rocks are required.

How much tonnage do I need?
It will depend on the size and amount of cages that you are using.

You can quickly calculate the amount you need by using the gabion stone calculator

Alternatively get in touch and we can help:)