Dale Gabion Stone

Dale Gabion Stone - Available Online in Bulk Bags or Loose by the Tonne with Nationwide Delivery

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Dale Gabion Stone

Dale Gabion Stone - Available Online in Bulk Bags or Loose by the Tonne with Nationwide Delivery

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How to measure?

Take a metric tape measure and measure the length, width and depth of the area to be filled. The length and width measurements should be recorded in metres and the depth in millimetres. Now take these figures and enter them into the quantity calculator to reveal the approximate quantity required for your job. 

Remember: 

1 metre is equivalent to 1000mm or 100cm 

1 centimetre is equivalent to 10mm


Dale Gabion Stone Consists of:

Our 50-125mm** Dale Gabion Stone is the smallest of our gabion range and is more suited to gabion projects utilising 50mm mesh instead of standard 75mm, such as when constructing planters, fences, barbeques and also for narrow baskets. The product can be used with standard 75mm mesh but the larger stone will need to be handpicked and installed at the face of the basket to prevent smaller material falling through. The product is particularly striking when wet with shades of fawn, cream, grey and buff making an appearance. See Gabion Basket Installation Video

Ideal for:

Gabion baskets, gabion fencing, planters, gabion furniture, erosion control measures, See Gabion Installation Video

Availability:

Loose and Bulk Bags

Minimum Order Quantity:

1 Bulk Bag or 10 Tonnes Loose

Coverage:

1 x Bulk Bag will fill approx 0.6 cubic metres. Quantity used will depend on the skill of the installer. An experienced installer will use more stone than an inexperienced one.

Bag Weights:

850-900kg per bag. Gabion Stone is an unwashed product and thus may contain 5-10% fine material

Stone Density:

Approx 1.6 tonnes per cubic metre.

Fish Friendly?

No

**DUE TO IT'S SIZE, GABION STONE IS NOT A WASHED PRODUCT AND WILL BE DIRTY ON ARRIVAL. ONCE INSTALLED A HOSEPIPE OR RAIN SHOWER WILL LEAVE A CLEAN FINISH. SIZING OF STONE IS APPROXIMATE AND DESCRIBES THE LENGTH OF A SINGLE PIECE OF STONE ACROSS AT LEAST 1 AXIS. PLEASE CALL US IF UNSURE BEFORE ORDERING**


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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dale Gabion Stone?

York Gabion Stone is a 50-125mm graded Limestone. The sizing of stone is approximate and describes the length of a single piece of stone across at least one axis. Therefore, a stone could be 125mm in width but 175mm in length and still be in spec. The distribution of sizes will be completely random. PLEASE CALL US IF UNSURE BEFORE ORDERING.

What Can Dale Gabion Stone Be Used For?

Dale Gabion Stone can be used for gabion baskets, gabion mattresses, gabion planters, gabion fencing and general landscaping.

Is Dale Gabion Stone Washed?

Dale Gabion Stone is not washed. No gabion stone produced in the UK is washed due to its size. Therefore, the product is likely to be dirty on arrival with up to 10% fine material leftover. It is recommended the finished gabion wall be jet washed to remove any dirt/dust and to reveal the true colour of the stone. A period of heavy or prolonged rain will also achieve the same result.

How Do I Calculate The Quantity Of Dale Gabion Stone I Require?

Dale Gabion Stone weighs approximately 1.6 tonnes per cubic metre. Therefore, 1 bulk bag will fill 0.5-0.6m3 of a gabion basket. The amount of gabion stone used on a project will be determined by the skill of the installer. An experienced installer will use much more stone than the average DIYer as they will be able to pack the stones tighter in the baskets. For this reason, don’t be surprised to use more or less stone than initially calculated. For larger areas you may wish to use our quantity calculator located at the top right hand side of this page under the grey "How Much Will I Need" tab. Simply enter your measurements to reveal the required tonnage. Please be sure to enter the length and width figures in metres and the depth in millimetres to give the correct quantity.

How Do I Install Dale Gabion Stone?

Dale Gabion Stone should be hand laid to ensure the face of the gabion basket achieves that sought after dry stone wall finish. Machine fill is not recommended as this results in a very loosely filled basket which can compromise strength and is less aesthetically pleasing. For a more detailed guide to Gabion Constuction please see our explainer video here: Gabion Basket Installation

Does Dale Gabion Stone Require Maintenance?

Once installed, Dale Gabion Stone should be relatively maintenance free. The product may benefit from an annual jet wash to remove any dust and grime that may have accumulated along with any weeds that might have taken root between the stones.

Is Dale Gabion Stone Fish Friendly?

Dale Gabion Stone is not fish friendly. Being Limestone, we do not recommend this product is used in water at all. It may adversely affect water chemistry which could be harmful to fish or plants.

Where Can I Buy Dale Gabion Stone?

Dale Gabion Stone can be purchased right here! Bulk Bags can be purchased at the top right hand corner of this page. Simply enter the delivery postcode and the delivered price will be shown. You can then add the item to the shopping cart and complete the checkout process where you will be offered our available delivery dates. Larger loose orders of 10 tonnes or more will require a bespoke quote to enable us to apply any bulk discounts. A quote request can also be submitted at the top right hand corner of this page. Deliveries are usually made within 3-5 working days.