How to Lace Gabion Baskets

Below you will find a step by step guide on how to lace gabion baskets, with easy to follow diagrams.

OVERVIEW

• Experience Required: Low
• Tools Required: Pliers (if using tying wire)
• Materials Required: Gabions, Helical Connectors, Corner Ties

METHOD A – STEP 1) Lace Using Tying Wire

• Cut the tying wire to size: 1m length of gabion will require 1.5m of wire.
• Thread the wire in and out of each mesh hole.
• Wrap the wire three times around the first hole. 
• For extra strength, double-loop the wire around each mesh hole as you go.
• As you thread the wire, pull it to tighten.
• At the end of the section, wrap the wire three times to secure it.

METHOD A – STEP 2) Fill The Baskets

• Carefully fill the basket with hard, durable and non-degradable rocks that are bigger than the mesh aperture (min. 80mm). 100-200mm is recommended.
• Angular shaped, interlocking rocks work best.

METHOD A – STEP 3) Secure The Lid

• Close the lid, ensuring that it sits comfortably on the stones and there are no gaps.
• Secure the top around the edges with the tying wire, using the same technique as before.

METHOD B – STEP 1) Lace Using Helical Connectors

• You can opt for helical connectors instead of tying wire to make your job quicker and easier.
• Twist the spirals into place making sure they contain the corners of both panels.
• You will need 4 helicals per basket, one for each corner.
• If the height is less than 0.5m, you only need 2 helicals as you can cut one in half to use for two corners.
• Use a hacksaw or wire clippers to cut them to size.

METHOD B – STEP 2) Fill The Baskets

• Carefully fill the basket with hard, durable and non-degradable rocks that are bigger than the mesh aperture (min. 80mm). 100-200mm is recommended.
• Angular shaped, interlocking rocks work best.

METHOD B – STEP 3) Close the Lid

• Close the lid, ensuring that it sits comfortably on the stones and there are no gaps.
• Secure the top around the edges with the helical connectors, using the same technique as before.
• That’s it, you’re done! You can now use your gabion baskets for whatever project you had in mind. 🙂

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