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Standard Wall Baskets

Industry standard gabion basket sizes in 0.5m increments. Suitable for retaining wall construction and standard garden wall applications. 

The gabions are made with 75mm x 75mm mesh holes.  This means the gabion baskets are manufactured in multiples of 75mm.

The gabions on this page represent the closet measurement to 0.5m increments possible.

  • Manufactured to BS EN standards.
  • BBA approved for retaining wall applications

 

Full product details

BBA APPROVED FOR USE OF
RETAINING WALL APPLICATIONS
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Customer Projects

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Gabion Retaining Wall
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Disclaimer

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

 

Recommended applications & uses

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 – often used instead of tying wire to assemble gabions (4 pcs/basket; ordered separately)
Also available Corner ties to prevent bulging
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 None – Download installation PDF
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

Assembly Fittings

Corner Assembly Fitting
How to assemble 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 assembly.

Download assembly instructions
Using tying wire Tying wire is supplied with all gabion orders.

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

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

Foundations Guide

To Do Explanation
Step 1 – Survey

 

 Have a civil engineer to Identify the area that the wall should be placed
Step 2 – Excavate

 Regulations state that retaining walls should start at 500mm below ground. Smaller constructions are often placed at ground level.
Step 3 – Add Basecourse

 Add a layer of Type 1 basecourse made up of crushed Granite Limestone, Basalt or Gritstone.

1m high = 100mm bascourse
3m high = 200mm basecourse
3m high + = 300mm basecourse
Step 4 – Compact Basecourse

 Use a plate compactor to compact the basecourse
Step 5 – Geotextile

 Cover the back of the cages with a geotextile or weed mat to prevent soil and earth clogging up behind.
Step 6 – Concrete Foundation (If Required) Most gabion walls do not require a foundation.

If you have a large amount of groundwater or the soil is weak consult a Civil Engineer

They can perform a Scala Penetrometer foundation test to accurately measure the strength of the soil.

Stability Guide

To Do Explanation
2:1 Ratio

 The height of the retaining wall should not be more than double the size of the base.
6 Degree Slope

 The wall should be on a 6-degree slope.

It’s possible to have a straight wall but they need to be thicker
Base Width

 The wider the base the lower the pressure on the soil. Spreading the load in this way allows for the wall to be placed on weaker soils.
If in doubt consult Civil Engineer

 

Drainage Guide

Diagram Explanation
Gabions are porous allowing water to run through and prevent pressure build-up that can cause other types of retaining walls to collapse.

When installing the cages ensure that a geotextile (commercial jobs) or a weed mat (residential jobs) is covering the back of the wall. This will stop clay and thicker earth clogging up the back of the cages and preventing water from getting through.

Calculate Stone Quantity

Use partitions to reduce the amount of stone required and save money.

Gabion Dimensions (cm) Gabion 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

 

FAQs

What is a Retaining Wall?

They are a structure that is 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 calculate the exact amount of stone you need on this page

In the UK there are also many quarries that can deliver stone fill to you. You can Google ‘Quarry in [INSERT LOCATION]’ and you will find someone who can help. Alternatively, please get in touch and we would be happy to send you contact details of a quarry near you.

Stones are heavy and cost a lot to transport so it is much more economical for our customers to use local stones where possible.

 

PDFs



Galfan Welded Gabion Technical Specification


Assembly Instructions


How to Install a Gabion Wall

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