Gabion Boxes

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Are designed on the principle of a mass earth retaining wall. The strength and flexibility of the triple twisted mesh helps withstand and absorb the forces generated by retained earth or flowing water.

Mattresses

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Are used on level ground but more commonly on slopes for erosion/scour protection. They are laid with their diaphragms facing across the slope or across the direction of water flow so that they hold the mass of stone filling in place at regular intervals.

SIZES & SPECIFICATIONS

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Gabion Boxes and Mattresses are constructed from wire manufactured to comply with BS1052:1996 and self edged with thicker wire.

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Wire is galvanised in accordance with BS 443:1990, with minimum thickness complying with the requirements of table 4 of BS 443.

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PVC-U coating (minimum thickness 0.5mm) can be supplied where specified after galvanising and before weaving.

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Life Expectancy of PVC-U coated mesh in dry land retaining walls is considered to be 120 years.

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Quality Assurance manufactured under factory controlled quality assured conditions.

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Certification BBA Certified. Agrément Certificate Numbers 00/3682 and 99/R117.

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Installation Simple installation procedure instructions provided.

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Supply delivered to site flat packed for ease of transport.

Standard Mesh And Wire Sizes

Standard Mesh
dimensions X x Y

Mesh wire Gl
dia
(mm)

Selvedge wire
Gl
dia
(mm)

60 x 80

2.0

2.7

80 x 100

2.2

3.0

100 x 120

2.7

3.4

Gabion Box Sizes

Length (m)

Width (m)

Height (m)

1

0.5 or 1

0.5 or 1

1.5

1

0.5 or 1

2

0.5 or 1

0.5 or 1

3

1

0.5 or 1

4

1

0.5 or 1

Mattress Sizes

Length (m)

Width (m)

Height (m)

3

2

0.17, 0.23 or 0.30

6

2

0.17, 0.23 or 0.30