• Compare ()
  • Call on: 01234 831 108
  • Need Help?
  • INC. VAT EX. VAT
Checkout 0
My Quote
Toggle Nav
Advanced Search
Menu
Account

How to Build a Gabion Wall

0 Comments

Whether you want to create decorative garden dividers or a unique front garden fence, a gabion wall will be a great choice for both these projects. Gabion walls are strong outdoor structures that not only provide a firm and permeable base but also add a natural element to any outdoor area when filled with organic materials, such as gabion stones.

When filled with stones, gabion walls are incredibly visually appealing– from having subtle variations in stone colours to the texture of different gabion rocks. These details truly make gabion walls a functional and aesthetic solution for both residential and commercial spaces.

Related: Everything you need to know about gabion baskets.

Types of gabion baskets.

At Mainland Aggregates, we supply high-quality Galfan 3mm welded mesh gabion baskets suitable for a variety of applications, from landscaping features to low retaining walls. These boast superior strength and quality over standard oven-wire gabion cages which are prone to twisting and buckling when filled.

Our gabion baskets have 75mm square mesh and can be filled with 100-275mm gabion stones, such as Dove Grey Gabion Stone and Harvest Buff Gabion Stone. These mesh gabion baskets are delivered flat and will be easy to construct using the tire wire supplied. For quicker construction, 1m helicoil joiners can be purchased.

To note: Gabion baskets and coils can only be purchased with bulk bags of gabion stone.

We stock various sizes of gabion baskets, including the following:

  • - 0.5m x 0.5m x 0.5m gabion cage that will require approximately 200kg of stone per basket.
  • - 1m x 0.5m x 0.5m gabion basket which will need approximately 400kg of stone per basket.
  • - 1m x 1m x 0.5m gabion basket that will require approximately 800kg of stone per basket.
  • - 1m x 1m x 1m gabion cage that will need approximately 1600kg of stone per basket.
  • - 1.5m x 1m x 1m gabion basket that will need approximately 2400kg per basket.

 

How to build a gabion wall.

Materials.

  • - Gabion baskets
  • - Gabion stones
  • - Wire cutters
  • - Digging hoe
  • - Helicoil joiners
  • - Pliers
  • - Geotextile membrane or weed mat

Safety precautions:

Before starting to build your gabion wall, it is important to use safety equipment, including: safety glasses, safety gloves, steel toe cap shoes and a hard hat (if working near machinery or at height).

Step-by-step instructions.

Step 1 – Level the ground.

Use a garden hoe to level the ground where you want the gabion walls to be installed. Depending on the type of soil you have, you might need to replace some of the depth with compacted soil or a base layer to offer stronger support for the filled gabion cages.

Step 2 – Stop weeds.

Spread a weed mat or geotextile membrane over this area and tuck it down tightly.

Step 3 – Assemble the baskets.

Lay the gabion baskets flat and use the helicoil joiners to easily join the basket mesh panels together. When the spiral joiners have reached the end of the wire panels, pinch each end of the spiral, so these do not slip out.

 

Step 4 – Fill with gabion stones.

Fill the assembled gabion baskets with your gabion stones. If you haven’t picked gabion stones for your project, we recommend York Gabion Stone, Charcoal Basalt Gabion Stone, Polar White Gabion Cobbles and Rainbow Gabion Cobbles.

If you want to construct a gabion retaining wall to prevent slope soil from sliding or eroding, follow our Gabion Basket Installation Guide or contact our team for more information. We can be easily reached on mobile at 01234 831 108 or via email at info@mainlandaggregates.co.uk.

Related Posts
  1. Gabion Walls: What They Are and 10 Benefits of Using Them You’ve probably seen them in all kinds of places: wire baskets of stones piled up against slopes and rivers, or neatly dividing green spaces. Gabion walls have seen a resurgence in use and popularity lately, but they are far from new. Used by m
  2. Everything You Need To Know About Gabion Baskets Gabion baskets have been used for thousands of years in civil engineering and outdoor landscaping projects. Whether you have been searching for “gabion stone suppliers near me” or are curious to know more about gabion baskets, look no further. To giv
  3. Guide into Decorative Aggregates: Types of Decorative Aggregates Are you curious to know more about the different types of decorative aggregates available? Are you looking to see which decorative aggregate is best suited for your landscaping project? Today, we are sharing the ins and outs of decorative aggregates
  4. Add a Splash of Colour to Your Garden with Decorative Stones Is your garden looking dull and lifeless? Has it seen better days? Maybe it’s time to give it some much needed attention. At Mainland Aggregates, we supply a wide selection of colourful decorative stones perfect to uplift the look of your outdoor spa
Categories
Recent Posts
  1. Allotment Project in Hertfordshire: Using Mainland Aggregates' Nutrient-Rich Topsoil
  2. What is the Best Gravel for Your Driveway?
  3. 5 Ways to Reuse our Delivery Pallets in Your Garden
  4. 5 Ideas for Using Cotswold Chippings in Your Outdoor Spaces
  5. Why Scottish Pebbles are the Crown Jewels of UK Gardens
silica sand quartz sand industrial sand silica sand suppliers silica sand uk gabion baskets gabion cages gabions gabion basket gabion cage gabion stone gabion stone suppliers near me welsh slate welsh slate chippings welsh blue slate slate chippings mainland aggregates decorative aggregates decorative stone decorative garden aggregates landscape aggregates decorative gravel decorative chippings decorative pebbles decorative cobbles chippings cobbles pebbles geotextile membrane geo textile membrane non woven membrane non woven geotextile membrane woven membrane woven geotextile membrane geotex membrane geotech membrane terram terram membrane decorative stones scottish cobbles large white cobbles garden pebbles scottish pebbles prince's trust holman house gravel donation gabion stones gabion supplier aggregates aggregates supplier aggregates near me slate sub base sub base layer sub base aggregate mot type 1 type 1 mot type 3 mot mot type 3 dot type 3 dot type 1 shingle shingle rock gravel gravel vs shingle decorative shingle gabion wall how to build a gabion wall sand sharp sand building sand fill sand bunker sand golf course sand golf sand cattle sand garden stones membrane weed membrane mulch garden mulch organic mulch biodegradable mulch bark mulch mulch for garden garden bark rip rap rock armour rubble shot rock riprap type 1 mot sub base mot type 1 sub base type 1 dot scalpings planings road scalpings road planings road scrapings tarmac chippings crushed asphalt crushed tarmac tarmac scalpings blue slate chippings green slate chippings purple slate chippings grey slate chippings rubber chippings equestrian chippings rubber mulch garden rocks landscape sand driveway gravel gravel driveway driveway idea driveways aggregates driveway equestrian surfaces equestrian aggregates horse health recycled gravel self binding gravel quarried aggregates gravel path gravel patio gravel mulch mulching gravel as mulch rail ballast railtrack ballast railroad ballast rail track ballast rail road ballast gravel garden recycled aggregates 6f2 pipe bedding railway ballast granite granite chippings construction aggregates horse arena surface horse surface crushed rock landscape maitenance seasonal landscape maintenance firewood logs wood logs kiln dried logs kiln dried hardwood kiln dried firewood kiln dried hardwood logs cots old english self binding gravel cotswold self binding gravel tarmac planings mot type 3 sub base gabion stone wall rail way ballast railway stones sand near me builders sand guide road construction gabion baskets dove grey gabion cornish slate gabion Permeable Aggregates MOT TYpe3 2-6mm clean stone Joint Filling Aggregate clean crushed concrete recycled rail track ballast dove grey path topping charcoal path topping grano dust barks mulch landscape bark premium pine bark patio MOT Sub Base gravel calculator gritting salt rock salt cotswold chippings topsoil screened topsoil topsoil delivery garden soil
RSS Feed