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Gabion Wall Creator

Use the calculator below to quickly create a retaining gabion wall. Simply select the height and length required and the calculator will put together a list of the gabions required.

If you already know the gabion sizes you require click here

Key Info

  • Manufactured to BS EN standards.
  • BBA approved

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Manufacturing Standards
british standards institution tested and approved construction made-in-uk
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 cages only

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

 

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Which Wire Diameter?

Galfan Coated PVC Coated
3mm Wire Diameter 4mm Wire Diameter 5mm Wire Diameter 3.2mm Wire Diameter 4.3mm Wire Diameter
Freestanding wall
Retaining walls (up to 5m)
Retaining walls (5m and over)
Erosion control
Coastal
protection
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 75mm x 75mm 75mm x 75mm 75mm x 75mm
Mesh Material  Galfan coated steel Galfan coated steel Galfan coated steel Galfan coated steel with PVC coating Galfan coated steel with PVC coating
Mesh Construction Welded Welded 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 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 120
years		 120
years
Suited to Environments C2 – C4 C2 – C4 C2 – C4 C2 – C5 C2 – C5
Rocks / Filling / Installation
Speed of installation  2-5 mins each
Experience required to install Easy install  
Depth of structure Minimum half of the height
Rock size required  Minimum 80mm x 80mm
Requires angular, interlocking rocks
Can be filled with crushed concrete
Can fill with rounded rocks

 

Design & Installation

  • Installation Guidelines

  • Retaining Wall Design

  • Freestanding Wall Design

Height & Loads

1.5m or Less & Low Loads
X – Engineer required

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 A retaining wall does not require an engineer’s calculation when it meets the following criteria

 

  • It is lower than 1.5m tall
  • It is retaining flat earth
  • It is not retaining heavy loads such as roads or buildings
  • The ground does not have a lot of groundwater

1.5m+ or Large Loads
Y – Engineer required

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 A retaining wall does require an engineer’s calculation when it meets the following criteria

 

  • It is taller than 1.5m
  • It is retaining sloped earth
  • It is retaining heavy loads such as roads or buildings
  • The ground has a lot of groundwater
Foudations
Basecourse

 1.5m or less & low loads (i)

 

  • Remove softer top soils until you get to firmer subsoil
  • Replace with 10-30 cm of type 1 basecourse
  • Compact the basecourse

 

1.5m+ or large loads (i)

 

  • Foundations should be 500mm below ground to prevent slipping.
  • Add a 30-50cm layer of type 1 basecourse
  • Compact the basecourse using a plate compactor

Stability
Shape

  

1.5m or less & low loads (i)

 

  • Can be built without the step, as long as the ground is flat and it is not retaining a large amount of weight, such as a road or buildings

 

1.5m+ or large loads (i)

 

  • Usually requires a stepped shape. The depth of the bottom row is half of the height.
  • Consult a Structural Engineer if you are planning a non-stepped shape
2:1 Ratio

gabion-retaining-walls-should-have-half the-depth-to-height-ratio

 1.5m or less or low loads (i)

 

  • The height should not be more than double the size of the base; otherwise, it will not be suitable for a retaining wall.

 

1.5m+ or large loads (i)

 

  • If you are planning to use a 2:1 ratio and your wall is over 1.5m, you will require a Structural Engineer to check the calculations
6 Degree Slope

gabion-walls-should-decline-back-6-degrees

 1.5m or less or low loads

 

  • The wall should be on a 6-degree slope leaning into the earth to improve the strength and stop slipping.

 

1.5m+ or large loads (i)

 

  • The wall should be on a 6-degree slope leaning into the earth to improve the strength and stop slipping.
Drainage
Geotextile

 

 1.5m or less or low loads

 

  • Cover the back of the cages with a geotextile or weed mat to prevent soil and earth clogging up behind.
  • Install a drainage pipe, then cover it with 10cm of gravel for drainage

 

1.5m+ or large loads

 

  • Cover the back of the cages with a geotextile to prevent soil and earth clogging up behind.
  • Install a drainage pipe, then cover the back of the wall with 20cm of gravel for drainage
  • The drainage gravel should be installed within 15cm of the top

 

Basket Assembly

Gabions are delivered flat-packed with the sides, bottom, and lid clipped together. Upon arrival, the corners of the gabions should be attached to complete the assembly.

Corner Assembly Fitting
Using helicals  Helicals can be purchased separately. 4x helicals are required for assembly
per gabion (one for each corner).PRO: looks uniform and quick to install
CON: additional cost
Using tying
wire  		Tying wire is supplied with all gabion orders.

PRO: it’s free
CON: time of installation
Using CT35 clips Gabion clips are available in bulk quantities. Advised for use by professionals

PRO: discrete / hidden
CON: requires a plier or electronic tool

 

 

 

FAQs

What is a Retaining Wall?

They are a structure designed to keep earth within the desired area. Often built to prevent soil from sloping into unwanted areas such as motorways.

How expensive are they compared to other options?

They are cheaper than most other construction materials such as concrete that might be used for retaining earth in the same way. They are also very easy to use reducing the need for pay for extra manpower.

What depth should the structure have?

If it’s going to be freestanding, the depth should be at least half of the overall height in order to keep it stable. If it’s going to be reinforced with metal frames for example, you can get away with a smaller depth.

Where do I get the stone?

We supply stone suitable on this page.

You can also quickly calculate the amount of stone you need on this page

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