Four Main Factors Affecting Your Gabion Basket Selection

Gabion baskets are widely used for slope protection, retaining walls, channel linings, noise barriers, etc. As the application scope continues to expand, the types of gabion basket derivatives are also quietly changing. Derivatives like gabion boxes and gabion mattresses emerge on the market. Gabion basket moves quickly towards a more specialized and refined direction. When purchasing gabion baskets, we are required to choose appropriate high-quality gabion baskets according to the characteristics of our project, so that we can get the maximum return with the minimum investment. So what factors should be considered in the purchase of gabion baskets?

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Application

Generally, we have both double twisted gabion baskets and welded gabion baskets, which are produced by different production processes and are applied to different situations. Here we list their common applications. You can choose the right gabion basket according to your specific application.

• Double twisted gabion basket

  Double twisted gabion basket refers to a rectangular box with double-twisted or triple-twisted hexagonal mesh fabric made of galvanized wire, PVC wire, or Galfan wire. It has been successfully used in a variety of applications including retaining walls, river banks, slope protection, channel linings, dams and culverts, etc.

  Double twisted gabion baskets for retaining wall

  Double twisted gabion baskets for river banks

  Double twisted gabion baskets for slope protection

• Welded gabion basket

  Made of galvanized steel wire or Galfan wire, welded gabion basket generally has a solid structure, a durable service life and provides higher strength. It is commonly used in engineering constructions and architectural decorations like garden landscaping, trapezoidal gabion walls, interior decorations, gabion fireplaces and building facades.

  Welded gabion for garden landscaping

  Welded gabions for trapezoidal wall

  Welded gabions for interior fireplace

Material

Gabion baskets are generally made of galvanized steel wire, Galfan steel wire and PVC coated wire. These materials have their own unique advantages; you can choose the right material according to their characteristics.

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Structure

In addition to gabion boxes, we also have a similar product – gabion mattress . Similar like gabion boxes, gabion mattresses are divided into double twisted gabion mattresses and welded gabion mattresses, which are widely used in hillsides, river linings, bridge protection and river bank erosion applications.

Its main difference from gabion boxes is that the gabion mattress is relatively lower in height. Generally, it is 0.15 m, 0.17 m, 0.23 m, 0.3 m, and 0.5 m in height and presents a flat structure, which offers more stability. The gabion box is generally 1 m in height. You can choose corresponding products according to your application. For example, you can choose gabion mattresses for river bank slope protection as its flat structure provides more stability; you can choose gabion boxes for river bank elevation & reinforcement due to its height.

Size

Gabions: 5 Most Frequently Asked Questions With Answers

• 02 Dec
• Posted By S K Weldedmesh

SK Weldedmesh is one of the leading manufacturers of gabions in India. Trusted by thousands of buyers, we offer the best quality gabion wire mesh.

There are a few questions that we encounter regularly about gabions.

In this blog post, we list down five of the most frequently asked questions (with answers) about gabions:

1. What are gabions used for?

Gabions are panels made of wire mesh and steel bars, most often used in construction. Gabions can be filled with rocks, soil, sandbags, or most anything else to make a temporary or permanent gabion wall. They can be used alone (gravity wall) or stacked with mortar (retaining wall). Stackable gabions allow for fill material to act as the bedding for the next course. A retaining wall can also be built on top of an existing wall with embedded rebar for reinforcement.

2. Are gabion fences expensive?

Gabion fences tend to be more cost-effective than the traditional alternatives, as they are relatively inexpensive solutions that come with great benefits. Sure, gabion fencing is not “cheap”, but overall it will play a key role in protecting your property from erosion and collapse without burning a hole in your pocket. They’re quick to install and look good too. An alternative to concrete, gabions can be used in all kinds of projects.

3. What are gabions advantages and disadvantages?

Gabions are versatile structures that are utilized in a variety of ways, both recreational and utilitarian. At their core, gabion walls provide a constructed solution to the natural approach of employing gravel or loose rock on streambanks or coastal areas. The wire mesh used in gabion construction is galvanized to resist corrosion and rust, giving the structure many years of wear.

A significant drawback to using gabion walls is that they require some maintenance. Over time, their interiors can become worn out, so be sure to clean it out once every year or so. Another downside is the fact that the river may alter its course. As a result, you have to re-align the wall with the new flow of water.

4. How long will a gabion wall last?

There are many factors that influence how long a gabion wall will last. In general, the average lifespan of a gabion is around 50 years. Though it is often exposed to salt spray and corrosive soil agents, the life span depends on how much water or pollution it is exposed to as well as the local environment and type of metal used.

5. Where to buy gabions?

There are different types of gabions, right from mattresses and baskets to sacks and more. So, where you should buy gabions largely depends on where you live and what type of gabion you’re looking for. Also, a lot depends on the budget. Different manufacturers price gabions based on their own parameters. At SK Weldedmesh, we can fulfill all your requirements. We deliver the best quality wire mesh products. Get in touch with us today and let’s talk about your requirements.

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