How to Join Gabion Baskets Together (QUICK & EASY)

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Below you will find a step by step guide on how to join gabion baskets together.

Two gabion baskets joined together with helicoils

Experience Required: Low
Tools Required: Protective gloves, Bolt cutters
Materials Required: Gabion baskets, Helicoils

Step 1) Pre-Assemble Gabions

Animation: securing the corners of the first gabion basket, leaving the joining side open

Start by securing the corners of the first gabion basket, leaving the side where it will connect to the next wire cage free.
Repeat the same process with the second cage.

Step 2) Align Baskets

Animation: lining up the second gabion basket against the first

Line the second cage up against the first, so their open sides meet along the connecting edge.

Step 3) Join the Edges

Animation: twisting a helicoil down the shared edge of two gabion baskets

Hold the edges close, then twist the helicoil connector around all four edges to join the cages securely.

Step 4) Continue Twisting

Animation: continuing to twist the helicoil down to the bottom of the joint

Continue twisting the helicoil connector until you reach the bottom.

Step 5) Cut off Excess

Animation: cutting off the excess helicoil with bolt cutters

Cut off excess helicoil wire with bolt cutters, if needed.

Step 6) Connect at the Back

Joining the back edges of two gabion baskets with a helicoil

Connect the back edges of the cages using the same method, twisting the helicoil from top to bottom.
The two baskets are now joined along both the front and back edges.

Step 7) Close the Lid

Animation: closing the lids of the joined gabion baskets

Next, close the lids to finish assembling the wire cages.
If you’re filling them with stone, do so before closing the lid.

Step 8) Secure the Lid

Animation: securing the gabion lid with a helicoil

Secure the lid with a helicoil connector.

Step 9) Finished Project

Two finished gabion baskets joined side by side

Now you have finished joining two baskets.
Continue the process to secure the rest, if needed.

Tips and Tricks on How to Join Gabion Baskets Together

Working through the installation helped identify both the strengths and the trickier parts of the process, which are compiled in the list below to make this guide more useful.

This method makes the installation process quicker and more cost-effective.
Secure the cages together with a piece of lacing wire so you don’t need to hold them by hand.
Alternatively, work with a partner. It’s much easier to align the wire cages and hold them in place while attaching the connectors.
For traditional joining, use long lacing wire and weave it in and out of the mesh along the joint, but it is more time-consuming.
Arrange the gabion baskets on a level, compacted base. This makes joining easier and helps keep the wire cages straight.