Gabions
Gabions are used in the construction of retaining walls. They are modular and can be stacked in various configurations, as well as draining freely and allowing vegetation to grow.
Made from either woven wire or welded wire, gabions are filled with rock, rubble or broken concrete, allowing waste materials to be re-used and diverted away from landfill.
When used as a retaining structure, gabions can provide stabilisation for steep slopes.
For areas of ground of a shallower gradient, where retaining properties are not required, gabions are used for erosion control .
Gabion mattresses are used for large plan areas including river beds and coastal defence works.
Rectangular, square and trapezoidal shaped gabions are available; each is suited to different applications.
Increasingly, gabions have been used for decorative applications such as fencing and building cladding. Their use can help to reduce solar heat gain within a building.
Gabion FillWith a good angular shape, these Gabion Fill are the ideal size to stack in mesh cages, therefore ensuring a story and sturdy wall structure. While traditionally used in highway construction, designers and landscapers discovered that Gabion Walling was a versatile, frost-resistant and budget-friendly option which could be built with minimal time...CED Stone Group
Gabion claddingDue to their attractive architectural appearance, gabions can be used to clad buildings or retaining walls that are not aesthetically pleasing, such as sheet piled walls. Typically thinner than a normal gabion wall, this is an effective and attractive method of cladding. Free standing gabion walls can also be used as environmental or visual...Phi Group
Welded gabionsWelded gabions are suitable for architectural applications, or low-height structures with minimal risk of differential settlement. Maccaferri's welded gabion units consist of panels of quality welded wire mesh, secured together to form a gabion unit, filled on-site with gabion stone to form the appropriate structure. When filled correctly with...Maccaferri
Lapa gabion seating platformThe Lapa range - an add-on timber platform for existing and new gabion walls. Gabion in the form of long walls provide ideal convenience for extensive informal seating, but without any add-on platforms the sharp edges of a wire gabion exo-skeleton can be uncomfortable for users. In these situations the Lapa can provide a practical and cost...Furnitubes
Double-Twist Woven GabionGabions form one of the most cost effective mass-gravity retaining structures. Their long-standing success is testament to their longevity, simplicity of construction and robustness, characteristics first seen in the late 1800’s when Maccaferri owned the patent for the original modern gabion. The Maccaferri Gabion is double-Twisted “DT” wire mesh...Maccaferri
CubiMac - Prefilled GabionsCubiMac are baskets manufactured from robust double twist steel wire mesh 8x10 type Polimac® coated steel wire 3.4 mm diameter. CubiMac has been specifically developed for their use in construction sites where the in-situ filling is not possible or inconvenient (i.e. installation underwater). CubiMac can be filled using a special frame combined...Maccaferri
Gabion basket retaining wall - Kenilworth SchoolPhi Group completed the design, supply and installation of a gabion basket retaining wall for Morgan Sindall Construction. The Kenilworth School and Sixth Form Relocation project required a gabion basket retaining wall with a retained height of 4m and over 55m in length. Phi Group operatives, in careful co-ordination with the site team, delivered...Phi Group
Gabion basket retaining wall for housing developmentPhi Group completed the design, supply and installation of a substantial gabion basket retaining wall for Vistry Partnerships at a housing development in Gallows Hill, Warwickshire The scheme which is a joint initiative between Warwick District Council, Galliford Try (now Vistry Partnerships) and Waterloo Housing marks a key stage in the Council’s...Phi Group
Gabion retaining wall systems for hotel and car parkSeveral gabion retaining wall systems were required for the boundaries and terraces of the new 128 bed Hampton by Hilton Hotel. The site posed a number of challenges which Phi Group helped solve...Phi Group
Two-tier gabion wall for housing development SuDS pondA two tier gabion terrace wall was installed along the edge of a SuDS pond at a new housing development. There were multiple challenges for this project, in particular the sequencing of the construction of the terrace gabion walls with the SuDS pond at the lower level. This project was a great example of flexibility of approach by Phi Group and Sirius Civils...Phi Group
Gabion retaining walls - welded meshGabion retaining walls are formed using a series of rectangular steel mesh baskets. Depending on the quality of finish required either woven or welded mesh with various thickness and corrosion protection can be used. The cost of constructing gabion walls is largely dictated by the cost of the 6G gabion infill stone, that can vary widely depending...Phi Group
Gabion retaining wall - woven wireGabion retaining walls are formed using a series of rectangular steel mesh baskets. Depending on the quality of finish required either woven or welded mesh with various thickness and corrosion protection can be used. The cost of constructing gabion walls is largely dictated by the cost of the 6G gabion infill stone, that can vary widely depending...Phi Group
Welded mesh gabion baskets for railway cuttingThe Great Western Route is undergoing a period of modernisation with the upgrading of infrastructure to make journeys faster and services more reliable. Part of this scheme is the Horfield Cutting where an extra lane is being added to ease a bottle neck in the rail system. Phi Group installed a gabion retaining wall nearly 1,000m long and up to 5.0m high in places...Phi Group
Welded mesh gabion wall retains flood basin and hedgeA gabion retaining wall was supplied and installed for David Wilson Homes at their Thurstan's Rise project in Coleford, situated in the Forest of Dean. The gabion wall supports the edge of a balancing pond with a historic hedge which needed to be preserved. The original design carried out by another gabion specialist showed the structure...Phi Group
Gabion baskets support existing stone wall at universityPhi Group provided 100m3 of gabion baskets to support an existing stone wall at the University of Huddersfield. Access was restricted due to the canal-side location, so careful planning and sequencing of the work was needed. The gabions were faced using reclaimed drystone walling from the site...Phi Group
Gabion retaining wall for quarryPhi Group designed, supplied and installed a 5m-high x 3m-wide gabion retaining wall for The Mansfield Sand Company at its Two Oaks Quarry. Due to the restrictions of having to work around existing machinery, the gabion was built from the bottom using a long-reach excavator, and finished with work from above...Phi Group
44-year-old gabion retaining wall still stands strong in CornwallA gabion retaining wall constructed in 1971 by Maccaferri is still addressing issues of coastal erosion control in Cornwall. Adjacent to the village of Downderry the beach was affected by erosion. Tidal action undermined the toe of the cliff and threatened to cause a major slip. Properties, including a hotel, were endangered by possible...Maccaferri
Exempla™ mesh fencing secures animals at Chester ZooChester Zoo, the UK’s number one zoo and leading charity for wildlife conservation, was the first of its kind over 80 years ago not to use bars to house its animals. Today it keeps 11,000 animals inside its huge 110-acre site. CLD Fencing's Exampla™ system is helping the zoo to keep in line with the ‘no bars’ tradition by providing rigid mesh...CLD Physical Security Systems
Stone Fence™ decorative gabion walling systemStone Fence™ is a decorative gabion walling system. Twin welded wire mesh panels create a divide that allows you to display the beauty of local stone, broken brick or other recycled products. Stone Fence™ is strong, vandal-resistant and noise-absorbing, while also providing a habit for insects and wildlife. It is popular choice for playgrounds...CLD Physical Security Systems
Reno Mattress® Plus - river bank protectionTraditional river bank protection made with loose stones (rip-rap) requires a thick layer of material to be effective. This is because the rip-rap stones are not confined and the layers cannot be accurately placed, resulting in higher stone consumption with an increased environmental burden. Since the first mattresses were used by Maccaferri over...Maccaferri
TORD gabion wall benchesGabion wall bench units are foundation-fixed with Factory Furniture's simple subframe system; the tops are removable should maintenance or slat replacement become necessary. Part of the company's standard Tord Range, the benches are available in FSC 100% hardwood with galvanised steel substructure. Factory Furniture is a 100% FSC manufacturer...Factory Furniture
Gabion retaining walls stabilise railway embankmentPhi Group installed several gabion retaining walls to stabilise a railway embankment in Hockley, Essex. The first of these was carried out over an Easter weekend possession, working for Lorclon Civil Engineering. Phi Group carried out the design, supply and installation of a gabion basket retaining wall, with works completed safely and on...Phi Group
Elements® seat and bench - gabion supportsThe Elements Gabion range is seating with a solid foundation. The range is based around a series of interchangeable components, or ‘elements’ that compromises a choice of materials, features, size and style to meet the varying and changing requirements of outdoor spaces. Gabions baskets can be filled with locally-sourced materials – offering the...Furnitubes
Gabion retaining wall for Horfield CuttingAlmost 1,000m of Phi welded mesh gabions were used as part of the works at Horfield Cutting on the Great Western rail route. The gabion retaining wall is up to 5m high in places...Phi Group