Why Welded Gabion Mesh Is So Popular in Various Landscaping?

Recently, many new elements are applied in landscaping. Under the architect's meticulous design, these factors are both attractive and practical. Gabion mesh is a good example in this case.

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Gabion, derived from an old Italian word, gabbione, meaning "big cage". Ancient gabion was used to protect the banks of the Nile River about years ago. In the medieval era, people filled the wicker gabion with the earth as military fortifications. Over thousands of years of development, gabion has already been specified by many landscape contractors and architects for landscaping projects.

Welded gabion mesh

Woven gabion basket

There are mainly 2 types of modern gabion: welded gabion mesh and woven gabion basket. As welded gabion mesh looks neater than woven gabion basket, so it gains a higher popularity among users. Essentially, welded gabion mesh can be thought of the marriage between rocks and metal wire mesh. So why welded gabion mesh is widely used in landscaping projects?

• Thanks to the flexibility of the mesh panel, welded gabion mesh comes in many different shapes and sizes, and can be filled with natural-looking materials. Except for rocks, it can be filled with used bricks, sands, empty bottles, shells, pine cones to add unique yet natural design elements to any yards.
• Welded gabion mesh helps to contain soil erosion, and the gaps between rocks create a sound drainage system.
• Before installing the welded gabion mesh, nearly no excavating or leveling work is required. Besides, the excavated soils can be recycled to reduce labor costs and transportation costs. So, welded gabion mesh landscaping is an economical way for environmental protection.
• Welded gabion mesh is durable. PVC coated and galvanized surface treatment are employed to provide great corrosion resistance and deliver an expected lifespan ranging from 10 years to 75 years.
• Once the welded gabion mesh landscaping is fished, almost no additional maintenance is required.

Welded gabion walls

Welded gabion house

Welded gabion flower bed

Welded gabion fireplace

Welded gabion bench

Welded gabion retaining wall

Do you like these welded gabion mesh designs? Will you take welded gabion mesh into your account for your next landscaping project? If your answer is yes, contact us directly for further communication.

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DuraWeld Gabions

DuraWeld standard gabions are our welded wire mesh gabions manufactured in accordance with ASTM A974-97. While welded wire gabions can be utilized in civil and erosion control options similar to twisted mesh gabions, due to their aesthetics and flexibility in basket dimensions they are the most common style for landscape and architectural applications. When we discuss DuraWeld STANDARD versus CUSTOM gabions we are referring to the mesh itself. All of our DuraWeld gabions both standard and custom are made to order so the basket dimensions just have to be in increments of the mesh size. Our standard DuraWeld mesh is a 3&#;x3&#; mesh so the basket dimensions need to be in increments of 3&#;.

Our standard DuraWeld mesh options are all 3&#;x3&#; but we have several choices in both finish and wire diameter.

The standard options are as follows: 11 gauge galvanized, 12 gauge galvanized with PVC, 9 gauge raw steel (is allowed to rust), and 9 gauge galvanized steel.

While our DuraWeld standard gabions are most commonly found in the typical dimensions found in DuraFlex baskets we have much more freedom in basket sizing as shown below with ability to offer dimensions in 3 inch increments within the ranges given. Our standard DuraWeld gabions are shipped partially assembled and lead time ranges from 1.5 weeks to 2.5 weeks depending on what orders are in the queue. Our standard DuraWeld gabions ship with a variety of standard accessories that allow the gabions to be assembled quickly. The gabions are partially assembled with helical spirals and will ship with enough helical spirals, stiffening rods, and tie wire to finish assembling the gabions on site.

Our CUSTOM DuraWeld mesh options cover various mesh opening sizes, basket sizes, wire diameter, and material type and finish.

While custom mesh may end up being more expensive when comparing basket to basket, when taking into account the overall project, such as fill amount and installation time, it can end up saving you money in the long run.

Smaller mesh openings can allow you to utilize smaller fill material which in turn allows you to utilize a thinner basket in landscaping or veneer applications reducing the amount of stone needing to be purchased and loaded. In addition to custom mesh manufacturing capabilities we can also provide framed gabions. In many cases it is cheaper and more efficient for the end user to apply framed angle iron on site as the gabions can not be folded flat for shipping once the frames are added to the panels. Applying the frames onsite also gives you more flexibility in fitting your gabion units to the site requirements which can change during install depending on the project.

Regarding our custom mesh options:
-We can offer mesh spacing from 3/4&#; up to 8&#; and can do both square and rectangular patterns.
-We can offer 13 gauge up to 4 gauge wire diameter.
-Material options for custom mesh are as follows: Raw Steel, Galvanized before Welding, Galvanized after Welding, Galfan, Grade 304 Stainless Steel, and Grade 316L Stainless Steel. -We can do up to 12&#;x6&#; panels and our custom gabion mesh is shipped unassembled as individual panels on pallets for assembly on site.
-The assembly accessories included with our custom gabion mesh orders vary depending on the material type, mesh spacing, and quantity. These accessories are often shipped separately from the panels themselves by either UPS parcel or LTL on a pallet for larger quantities but MAY include spirals, tie wire, hog rings, and corner stiffeners.

A few accessories that come in handy when installing DuraWeld standard and custom gabions are:

Lid Closure Tool: Is a lever tool that allows you to press the lid closed to insure a tightly filled and fitted gabion when closing the lid after filling.
Corner Closure Tool: These pliers allow you to grip two corners of gabions and squeeze together while securing seams to insure a tight fit.
Gabion Guard: These folded steel guards are placed on the end panels and diaphragms while filling the gabions. By dissipating the force from stone hitting the top edges of the gabions it allows you to fill the gabions with equipment more efficiently because you are not having to constantly straighten and readjust the panels as the gabions are being filled. Generally 3-5 guards are sufficient for most projects.
Hog Rings and Hog Ring Guns: While Hog Ring Guns are not common with standard DuraWeld baskets because spirals are already a quick installation option, they are still used occasionally for aesthetic reasons. With Custom DuraWeld gabions, depending on the mesh size, basket dimensions, and quantity, hog ring guns may be the optimal method for assembling the baskets. We also offer a buy back program allowing you to use a gun for your project and if still in good working order we will buy the gun back at a reduced rate.