How to Build a Gabion Wall

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.