Gabion Cages: The Ideal Solution for Modern Landscape Engineering
Have you ever struggled with garden renovations, soil erosion management, or creating sturdy yet attractive retaining walls? Gabion cages provide an ideal solution that combines affordability, durability, and flexibility. The gabion cages offered by EasyMerchant have become a preferred choice for both residential and commercial environments due to their exceptional durability and versatile applications in landscape design.
Gabion Cages: A Multifunctional Landscape Engineering Solution
Gabion cages are wire mesh containers typically filled with stones or other durable materials. When used in combination, these mesh containers serve various purposes ranging from aesthetic applications like garden decorations, raised flower beds, benches, and tables to functional uses such as erosion control and retaining walls. Small gabion cages are not only affordable but have become essential components in landscape designs across the UK.
Exceptional Corrosion Resistance: GALFAN Coated Steel Wire
EasyMerchant's gabion cages are constructed from sturdy GALFAN coated steel wire, a zinc-aluminum alloy that provides superior corrosion protection. This characteristic significantly extends the lifespan of gabion cages, allowing them to serve and enhance your space for 50 to 100 years, depending on the specific application.
Easy Installation and Transportation: Flat-Pack Design
For convenient storage, transportation, and installation, each EasyMerchant gabion cage is supplied as a flat-pack kit. The kit includes six mesh panels, twelve spiral connectors, and additional structural support wires. Size adjustments can be easily made using heavy-duty wire cutters, while pliers and steel clips can connect multiple cages together, simplifying the installation process.
Versatile Filling Materials: Combining Creativity and Practicality
Gabion cages can accommodate various materials, from decorative pebbles and cobbles to gabion limestone. For more creative effects, consider filling them with wood, painted stones, or even plastic bottles. When used as planters, gabion cages can provide sturdy frameworks for climbing plants or support tall, dry plants like bamboo or willow.
Superior Strength and Durability: The Ideal Choice for Retaining Walls
EasyMerchant gabion cages are renowned for their strength and toughness, with the GALFAN coated steel structure becoming even more robust over time. These cages are particularly suitable for retaining walls, as their porous nature allows for drainage, preventing structural damage. Unlike most gravity retaining wall systems, they rarely require concrete foundations, making them an easy-to-install solution.
Flexible and Economical: Meeting Diverse Project Needs
EasyMerchant offers gabion cages in various sizes, from small decorative units to large cages for retaining walls, providing the flexibility your project needs at an affordable cost. This perfect blend of practicality and aesthetics makes EasyMerchant gabion cages the ideal choice for your next project.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a gabion cage?
A gabion cage is a wire mesh container made from GALFAN coated steel wire, designed to be filled with stones or other hard materials for structural or decorative purposes.
What are gabion cages used for?
Gabion cages have versatile applications including erosion control, retaining wall construction, and landscape beautification such as garden seats, tables, or decorative elements.
How do I fill a gabion cage?
Filling a gabion cage is straightforward, but proper execution ensures the structure's longevity and effectiveness. First, prepare the site by leveling the ground and ensuring a stable foundation. After assembling the cage according to the manufacturer's instructions, begin filling.
Place larger, more uniformly shaped stones in the corners and along the edges, as these will be visible. Fill the interior with stones packed tightly together. Using stones of varying sizes helps achieve denser packing and increases stability. Periodically shake or tap the cage sides to help stones settle and eliminate gaps. Once filled, secure the cage top following the manufacturer's guidelines.
Regularly inspect the cage, especially in the first few days after filling, to ensure proper settling and no bulging sides. Adjustments may be needed as stones settle. With proper filling and maintenance, your gabion cage will become a durable and attractive landscape feature.
How do I install gabion cages?
Each gabion cage comes as a flat-pack kit containing all necessary components. You'll need to assemble the mesh panels using the provided spiral connectors and additional support wires.
How do I connect gabion cages together?
You can secure multiple gabion cages together using steel clips or spiral connectors. Pliers can be used to fasten the clips.
What type of stones should be used for gabion cages?
Stone selection significantly impacts the stability and appearance of gabion walls. Angular stones are recommended for effective compaction and stability. Avoid rounded stones, which are better suited for decorative purposes. Well-graded and properly arranged stone fill helps prevent voids and ensures a solid structure.
What size stones should be used for gabion cages?
Stone size typically depends on the mesh opening. For 75mm x 75mm mesh openings, larger stones or cobbles are ideal.
Installation Guide
All components included in flat-pack gabion cages:
Gabion cages arrive flat-packed containing 6 wire mesh panels, 12 spiral coils for connecting sides, and 2 support rods to help prevent bulging when filled with stones.
Unfolding Gabion Panels
The first step after unfolding all components is to expand the panels, then screw the spiral coils onto the panels (as shown in left image).
Folding into Box Shape
Fold all sides upward to form a box, connecting all corners together while keeping the lid open.
Securing Sides with Spiral Coils
Screw the coils into position, threading downward through each corner while keeping the lid open. Depending on the cage size ordered, you may need to cut spiral coils using a hacksaw or wire cutters.
Filling Gabion with Stones
Carefully fill the gabion with stones larger than the wire mesh openings. Recommended rock sizes are between 100-200mm. Angular-shaped rocks work best as they interlock easily. If only the front of the cage will be visible, it's more cost-effective to carefully stack attractive rocks at the front while filling the back with rubble and bricks.
An optional but recommended step is to use supports at every third of the height to help prevent mesh bulging during filling.
Closing the Gabion Lid
Once satisfied with stone placement and the cage is filled, close the lid and secure it with remaining spiral coils. Multiple gabion cages can be connected together using spiral coils or gabion clips.
Available Sizes
Note: Meter measurements are nominal as gabions are traditionally measured in inches. For precise inch measurements, see below:
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1.0m x 0.5m x 0.5m (39" x 18" x 18")
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1.0m x 1.0m x 0.5m (39" x 39" x 18")
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1.0m x 1.0m x 1.0m (39" x 39" x 39")
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1.5m x 0.5m x 0.5m (60" x 18" x 18")
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1.5m x 1.0m x 0.5m (60" x 39" x 18")
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1.5m x 1.0m x 1.0m (60" x 39" x 39")
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2.0m x 0.5m x 0.5m (78" x 18" x 18")
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2.0m x 1.0m x 0.5m (78" x 39" x 18")
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2.0m x 1.0m x 1.0m (78" x 39" x 39")
Specifications
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Product:
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Gabion Cage
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Length:
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2.025m, 1.5m, 975mm, 450mm, 300mm
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Width:
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975mm, 825mm, 525mm, 450mm, 300mm
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Height:
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975mm, 600mm, 525mm, 450mm, 300mm
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Gauge:
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8 gauge, 10 gauge
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Aperture:
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50mm, 75mm
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Material:
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GALFAN Coated Steel
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