Gabion Wall

BBA approved gabion wall kits include everything you need to build a freestanding or retaining wall  

If you know the gabion sizes that you need, see All Gabions In Stock

  • Manufactured in the UK, to BS EN standards
  • BBA Approved

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BBA APPROVED GABION WALLS
BBA Certificate Number: 05/4215 held by Link Middle East Ltd
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Helpful Gabion Wall Information

 

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Basket Assembly Options 

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

 

Wall Installation Guidance

Please use the following information as guidance. If you are unsure about how to install your gabion wall, please contact a Civil Engineer.

  • Freestanding Wall

  • Retaining Wall

  • Footing Guide

  • Stability Guide

  • Drain Guide

To Do Explanation
Step 1 – Identify Location

Mark the location where you plan to construct your wall.

 

Step 2 – Dig

Dig 20cm or until the ground is firm.

 

Step 3 – Geotextile

Place a layer of geotextile or weed mat to prevent soil to prevent weeds from growing up and through your gabions.

 

Step 4 – Add Basecourse

Add a 20cm layer of gravel or basecourse on top of the geotextile.

 

Step 5 – Compact Gravel

Walk and stomp on the gravel to make it compact.

 

Optional – Concrete Foundation (If Required) Most low-level gabion walls do not require a foundation but if you have a large amount of groundwater or the soil is weak it may be needed.

 

Step 6 – Unfold the Baskets

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Unfold and lift up the sides of the baskets.

 

Step 7 – Join the Cages

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Assemble and attach the baskets together with the helicals included in the kit.

 

Step 8 – Fill with Stone

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Fill the gabions with your choice of stone.

 

Step 9 – Close Lids

Fold the lids down to close your baskets.

 

Step 10 – Add Second Row

Place the second row of baskets on top of the first one and connect them together with helicals at the front.

 

Step 11 – Fill and Join

Fill the top baskets with rocks as well.

For added security, you can join the baskets with helicals from front to back. You may need to cut some of them to fit the depth of your wall.

 

Step 12 – Finished Project

Your wall is done.

 

 

Gabion Kit Includes

 

Calculate Stone Quantity

  • Use the guide below to calculate the amount of stone that you need to fill your gabion wall
  • 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 using rubble bags
Gabion Wall Dimensions (cm) Bulk Bags of Stone Required Bulk Bags of Stone Required if using Partitions
Length Depth Height
97.5cm 22.5cm 45cm 1
195cm 22.5cm 45cm 1
292.5cm 22.5cm 45cm 1
390cm 22.5cm 45cm 1
487.5cm 22.5cm 45cm 1
97.5cm 45cm 45cm 1 1
195cm 45cm 45cm 1 1
292.5cm 45cm 45cm 2 1
390cm 45cm 45cm 2 1
487.5cm 45cm 45cm 3 2
97.5cm 97.5cm 45cm 1 1
195cm 97.5cm 45cm 2 1
292.5cm 97.5cm 45cm 3 2
390cm 97.5cm 45cm 4 2
487.5cm 97.5cm 45cm 5 3
97.5cm 22.5cm 97.5cm 1
195cm 22.5cm 97.5cm 1
292.5cm 22.5cm 97.5cm 2
390cm 22.5cm 97.5cm 2
487.5cm 22.5cm 97.5cm 3
97.5cm 45cm 97.5cm 1 1
195cm 45cm 97.5cm 2 1
292.5cm 45cm 97.5cm 3 2
390cm 45cm 97.5cm 4 2
487.5cm 45cm 97.5cm 5 3
97.5cm 97.5cm 97.5cm 2 1
195cm 97.5cm 97.5cm 4 2
292.5cm 97.5cm 97.5cm 6 3
390cm 97.5cm 97.5cm 8 4
487.5cm 97.5cm 97.5cm 10 5
97.5cm 22.5cm 195cm 1
195cm 22.5cm 195cm 2
292.5cm 22.5cm 195cm 3
390cm 22.5cm 195cm 4
487.5cm 22.5cm 195cm 5
97.5cm 45cm 195cm 2 1
195cm 45cm 195cm 4 2
292.5cm 45cm 195cm 6 3
390cm 45cm 195cm 8 4
487.5cm 45cm 195cm 10 5
97.5cm 97.5cm 195cm 4 2
195cm 97.5cm 195cm 8 4
292.5cm 97.5cm 195cm 12 6
390cm 97.5cm 195cm 16 8
487.5cm 97.5cm 195cm 20 10

 

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.

What is a garden gabion wall?

A popular and economical type of retaining wall. Made of large metal mesh cages filled with stone, they can be stacked on top of each other to prevent earth from falling into unwanted areas.

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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