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 give you some insight into these functional yet decorative outdoor structures, we will answer some of the most frequently asked questions about gabion baskets. What are gabion baskets? Gabion baskets, also known as gabion cages, are square or rectangular wire mesh boxes filled with gabion stones. These enclosures can be used for a variety of applications in both domestic and commercial settings. What are gabion baskets used for? Gabion baskets are most commonly used as retaining walls for erosion control and to prevent slope soil from sliding or eroding. Gabion baskets can also be used to create temporary flood walls, perimeter fences, and can even be used for more creative applications, such as planters, pond surrounds and much more. Can you stack gabion baskets? Yes, gabion baskets can be stacked to create a larger and stronger structure. Gabion walls are often made up of several layers of stacked gabion baskets. What are gabion baskets made of? Gabion baskets are made of wire mesh. At Mainland Aggregates, we supply high-quality Galfan welded mesh gabion baskets that offer superior strength over standard woven wire gabion baskets. What to fill gabion baskets with? Gabion baskets can be filled with a variety of materials. Most frequently, gabion baskets are filled with gabion stone. We stock a wide range of gabion stone for sale, including Celtic gabion stone, Scottish gabion stone, York gabion stone and Dove grey gabion stone. Our gabion stone is available online in bulk bags or loose by the tonne. How to fill gabion baskets? View our simple and easy-to-follow gabion basket installation guide to find out both how to fill gabion baskets and how to create gabion retaining walls. What size stone for gabion baskets? Our gabion baskets are often filled with gabion rock between 100mm and 275mm in size. If you are looking for stones for gabions, browse our range of gabion stones today. Where to purchase gabion baskets? Gabion baskets can be purchased online at Mainland Aggregates. Our gabion baskets are available in various sizes, including 0.5m x 0.5m x 0.5m gabion baskets, 1.0m x 1.0m x 0.5m gabion baskets and 1.5m x 1.0m x 1.0m gabion baskets. We offer UK wide delivery. Are gabion baskets expensive? Gabion baskets are cost-effective and long-lasting options to create a variety of landscape features and civil engineering projects. Contact our team today for further advice and to discuss your project’s requirements.