Gabion Baskets

High-quality, BBA approved Gabion baskets made to last up to 120 years.  Cost-effective, robust and easy to install, they are a great solution for commercial and domestic landscaping through to retaining walls.

  • Manufactured in the UK, to BS EN standards.
  • BBA Approved
Manufacturing Standards
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BBA Certificate Number: 05/4215 held by Link Middle East Ltd

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All of our Gabions have been tested and certified to the following standards
BBA Certified The British Board of Agreement (BBA) certificate confirms that a product has been rigorously tested and confirmed to be to be high quality, and suitable for use in the construction industry. Yes – BBA certificate number: 05/4215
Certification Body: BBA
Gabion Quality Standard Refers to the accuracy of the coatings, dimensions and mechanical properties of welded mesh gabions.

– conforms to BS EN 10223-8:2413
Certification Body: British Standards Institution

Accurate Zinc Coating Ensures the wires are coated with zinc against corrosion to the correct standards.

– conforms to BS EN 10244-2:2009
Certification Body: British Standards Institution

Wire Tolerances Standard Refers to the accuracy of the hole size. This standard ensures that the mesh is manufactured to precise measurements.

– conforms to BS EN 10218-2:2012
Certification Body: British Standards Institution

Hole Size (Aperture) Standard Refers to the accuracy of the hole size. This standard ensures that the mesh is manufactured to precise measurements.

– conforms to BS EN 10218-2:2012

Certification Body: British Standards Institution

Corrosion Resistance Standard Refers to the ability of the material to avoid corrosion and rusting.

– conforms to BS EN 10244-2:2009
Certification Body: British Standards Institution

Abrasion Resistance Standard Refers to the ability of the material to withstand wearing down due to rubbing against itself of another material.

– conforms to BS EN 60229:2008
Certification Body: British Standards Institution

PVC Coating Standard Refers to the quality and quantity of the PVC coating. PVC-coated gabions only

– conforms to BS EN 10245-1:2011 & BS EN 10245-2:2011
Certification Body: British Standards Institution

 

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Which Wire Thickness?  Video

Wire Diameter Use For:
3mm  Standard wire thickness for walls up to 5m. Low-cost option. Will result in minor bulges when filled with rocks. Suitable if architectural, straight edge finish is not required.
4mm  5m+ high & free-standing walls.  Use for seating or surfaces that will be walked on. Will give an architectural, straight edge finish when filled carefully with interlocking rocks.
5mm  5m+ high walls & free-standing walls.  Use for seating or surfaces that will be walked on. Best for an architectural, uniform and precise finish. For use in public parks. Can be used with rounded stone fill.

 

Applications & Uses

 

Calculate Stone Qty

  • Use the guide below to calculate the amount of stone that you need to fill your gabion baskets.  Alternatively, you can also use the Gabion Stone Calculator
  • You can use partitions/stone separating panels to reduce the amount of decorative rocks required by at least half. You can also save money by filling the middle of your cage with rubble bags
Basket Dimensions (cm)  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

 

FAQ’s

How easy to assemble the gabion cages?

Very easy.  No DIY experience is necessary.  The cages are delivered flat-packed.  To put them together, you simply lift up the corners and attach them using helicals.  It takes approx 2-5 mins to complete

What is galfan coated wire?

Galfan wire mesh is often referred to as ‘triple life’.  This refers to the corrosion and abrasion resistance of the coating being approximately three times the strength of standard galvanised coating.  Our entire range of cages have been Galfan-coated to BS EN standards, ensuring a long lifespan.

What is a gabion basket?

A modular containment system (called gabion baskets or cages) made from wire mesh and filled with rock, stone or other non-degradable materials.

Usually square, rectangular or trapezoidal in shape, these stone-filled units can be placed side by side and on top of each other for use in a range of construction projects e.g. gravity retaining walls.

How long will they last?

In normal environmental conditions, you can expect 50 to 100 years if the gabion meets the British Manufacturing standards for abrasion (EN 60229:2008) and corrosion protection (BS EN 10244-2:2009).   There are a lot of cheaper products entering the market which are made with inferior materials, offering far last corrosion resistance and a much shorter lifespan.

Are they sometimes called stone cages?

Yes. Sometimes our customers refer to them as stone cages.  They have also been referred to as, wire baskets, rock cages, welded mesh gabion baskets

How do I fill?

  • Choose a hard, durable, non-degradable and free-draining material
  • Usually between 100mm-200mm diameter
  • Or at least larger than 75mm x 75mm mesh aperture
  • Pick angular stone for best interlocking potential = less deformation of the face
  • Quarried stone is preferred due to angular properties
  • Rounded stone has less interlocking potential. Use 4 or 5mm wire mesh
  • Ideally, all exposed faces should be hand-packed
  • If machine filling, take care to minimise large voids

 

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