Have you succumbed to the current trend and want to fence the territory and in addition enjoy the aesthetics of the forms of decor? Then gabions are what you need! Wicker or welded: what kind to choose? Flipping through the catalog, studying the range, but it is difficult to determine the type of gabion structure? Not a problem, the specialists of the Grid West will bring clarity and help with the choice.
Braided gabions are created from a thin wire up to 4 mm thick, which is twisted by double twisting to create hexagonal cells. This grid is called - mania. Due to the fact that in the manufacture is not used welding, and weaving, such gabions have flexibility. The design provides uniform weight distribution on perimeter and strong fixing of a filler. The plus is that even if one of the cells is damaged, the structure remains intact and the stone does not fall apart.
The main method of application of this type is shore protection works, landscape construction, protection against rock falls.
Types of wicker gabions:
1. Reno mattresses - a wall that resembles a mat in shape. This is a three-dimensional frame that does not require a base and perfectly filters water, thus strengthening the soil. Used most often to strengthen slopes.
2. Jumbo - an enlarged version of Renault mattresses, respectively, is used in large areas. For example, in port bays, near the shores of seas, rivers, canals, at the base of bridges.
3. Terramesh - retaining wall of gabions, modular step system of reinforcement of landslide-prone soils.
Box gabion - a structure of the appropriate shape is made of wire 4 mm thick, which is pre-galvanized. Manufacturing takes place by the method of automatic spot welding at the intersections. The metal box perfectly keeps the form therefore with its help create masterpieces of landscape design, the real art objects. Gabions are used by owners of private houses, restaurants with excellent taste, after all it is possible to create a fence and elements of an exterior in one style, and in additives with identical filling.
Purposes of use:
- site fencing, zoning and demarcation of the territory with filling of different types of stones;
- for creation of garden designs: flower beds, fountains, braziers;
- for the construction of benches, tables, steps and other elements of landscape design.
Summing up, the difference between the types of gabions is striking. Consists of the method of production, wire thickness, cell shape, box design, areas of use. Wicker mesh is in demand in the construction of fortifications, welded - fencing and design.
The specialists of our company will help you make the right decision if you want to protect the site and improve the area. They will select welded gabions with the required parameters based on the request, and detailed instructions will help to quickly install the structure.
