10 things you need to know about gabions
Number 1
Who invented gabions?
Gabions were invented by the Romans for military defences. They are still being used by the army today
Number 2
What are gabions used for?
Retaining walls
Garden walls
Erosion control
Garden planters and furniture
Fences
Noise control walls
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Number 3
How do gabions work?
Gabion baskets are supplied as flat pack kitsets, that you assemble and fill with local rock. Normally you do not need a concrete foundation.
Possible size options, are in increments of 75mm
eg 300, 375, 450, 525, 600mm……………etc.
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Number 4
How to install gabions?
Gabion baskets are supplied as flat pack kitsets, that you assemble and fill with local rock.
They are quick and easy to assemble
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Number 5
Are gabion walls expensive?
Gabion do not require skilled labor to assemble and can be filled with local rock as long as the rock is hard, heavy, durable and free draining.
Number 6
How long do gabions last?
In non marine environments, galfan coated gabions will last well over 50 years
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Number 7
What do gabions cost?
Flat packed gabions enable you to build a low cost stone walls.
Kitset gabion baskets come in 1000’s of different sizes
eg 300, 375, 450, 525, 600mm……………etc.
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Number 8
What to fill gabions with?
Gabions are most commonly filled with rocks, but you can fill them with many other materials to create interesting landscaping effects.
Number 9
Advantages of gabions?
Gabion1 has over 10,000 different sized gabions
The Lego styled modular system gives you limitless layouts and design options.
For garden landscaping you are only limited by your imagination
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Kitset gabions are quick and easy to assemble
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Number 10
What sizes do gabions come in?
Kitset gabion baskets come in 1000’s of different sizes
eg 300, 375, 450, 525, 600mm……………etc. up to a maximum length of 2100mm long and maximum height or thickness of 1500mm