How do we mount gabions ourselves?

Mounting gabions is entirely up to everyone. All you need is a desire to work and your choice gabion by Smart Metal Group . If you are one of these enthusiasts, then you are in the right place, because in the installation of gabions , the name is strange.

Step 1 – Prepare the Basis

The first and most important thing to know is where you want to place your gabion construction. Prior preparation at the selected site is required. If the soil on which you want to place the facility is soft or else the ground is sloping, you must make some effort before placing the gabion at that place. Clean the soil base and seal it and secure it to ensure that the soil will not succumb to the weight of the gabion . In addition, it is crucial that you place the gabion on a strictly horizontal surface if you want your construction of gabions to be vertical and not tilt over time .

Step 2 – Assemble the gabion

If you already know where you want to mount your gabion , all you have to do is assemble its construction . You don’t need any tools to do this, just a pair of hands. What you need to know when mounting gabions is how to assemble the cell itself. To mount the gabion structure , you need to use the spiral bundles of the gabion that you received. So what you have left to do is assemble the assembly itself, and it’s nothing more than twisting that spiral between two gabion gratings . It’s as if you sew the edges of the grid to form a cell . If you find it hard to imagine, you can watch the video below.

Step 3 – Stone

Put the already built gabion in the selected location, then fill it. In one such cell you can put everything, it depends on what purpose you will construct the gabion . Here’s the place to use the other staples in the box. Tensioners are those hooks that you need to hook between two parallel sides of the gabion when you begin to fill the gabion . Tensioners do not allow the grid to swell and spoil the shape of the gabion . The additional reinforcement is made at uniform distances in length and height. When the gabion construction is larger, you need to use the so-called diaphragm . The diaphragm is an additional grid that is mounted inside the construction of the gabion and latched in the same way as the other edges of the gabion – again twist the spiral between the diaphragm and the outer wall of the gabion .

And if you still have questions about mounting gabions , the Smart Metal Group team is available.

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And remember: first the cell, then the stones!

By Stanka Yordanova

Rock materials for gabions
The materials with which to fill your gabion construction are so many and varied that it makes their choices even more difficult. Practically, gabions can be filled with whatever you think, as long as the gabions are larger than the openings on the grid, of course. However, here we will focus on the rock materials that you could use for your gabion construction. The choice is reduced to two main groups of rock materials – those that you can get from different quarries and rivers.

The various types of rock materials for gabions originate from the major groups of rocks, namely magma, sediment, and metamorphism. We would like to bring to your attention various ideas for rock fragments that you can use to fill the gabion structure.

A very common option is to arrange granite inside the gabion. Granite is more widely used for interior systems, but nothing prevents you from finding broken granite pieces by placing them in gabion construction. In addition, granite is found in an inexhaustible amount in the earth’s interior, and more interestingly, granite rocks are colored differently. This gives you even more leeway when arranging the inside of the gabion.

Another option for your gabion construction is gneiss rock materials. Gneiss is common and widely used in construction. You can find it in a wide variety of shapes and colors – from gray to beige and sometimes in naturally shaped patterns. Gneiss can easily be properly shaped or you can use unformed raw material.

You can fill the interior space in the sandbox gabions. Sandstone is a type of sedimentary rock and is often used to make paving stones. But because it has a very intense and specific color, the sandstone pieces are used to fill gabion structures. Given the higher cost of this rock material, it is often used for the front face of the gabion, and the rest of the cell is supplemented with cheaper stone. If you still want to build a wall of gabions in yellow-beige or red-burgundy, then the sandstone is the perfect hit for this purpose.

Basalt stone is our next suggestion for your gabion construction. The basalt belongs to volcanic rocks and has a darker color – from gray to black. The basalt stone, like the rest of the gabion rock materials listed above, is frost resistant and well tolerated by adverse external factors affecting any exterior construction.

Marble is also applicable to fill gabions. These white pebbles are used not only for flooring but also for decoration. The marble stones have a characteristic oval shape and can be found in several different sizes, depending on the grating openings of the gabion you use. The gabion structures filled with marble pebbles look beautiful in every way, but because of their white color, they require a little more maintenance than other rock materials.

If you decide to rely on oval shapes to fill your gabion construction, you can also use any type of river stones. You can bet on pebbles of different sizes and colors, or choose the same in size and size. Every decision is a matter of imagination!

An incredibly beautiful idea is to fill the inside of the gabions with glass pieces. The so-called glass stones (glass stones) are a wonderful accent in your gabion construction, which naturally brightens the space. If you are looking for an attractive item for your gabion wall, bet on these glass pieces and some lighting fixtures in addition.

Author: Stanka Yordanova

Gabions are usually filled with natural stone materials. But the creative possibilities of filling with inert material are virtually limitless. The only prerequisite is the choice of material to ensure that it is resistant to the weather.

It’s time to get inspired!
Smart Metal Group presents you some interesting and unusual solutions when choosing the right inert material for filling gabions. Depending on the type and application of the gabion structure, you can choose from different filler materials. These options are especially suitable for the construction of decorative elements in the landscape of your yard and garden.

Fill gabions with granite, gravel or marble

The stone can also become an unusual solution – natural stones have different sizes, shapes and colors. The cell of the gabion must be adapted to the size of the aggregate, in this case the rock material. You can create beautiful models or figures in gabions by combining natural stones. Entire gabion columns can be filled with different colored stones and placed side by side in different color or shape combinations.

Filling gabions with glass rock materials

Glass decorative rocks are a particularly popular filler material for gabion structures. Different colors, such as green, blue or white, can be used to fill gabions with decorative features. Of course, you can combine natural stones and decorative rocks.

Illuminated gabions

Because the gabions themselves have open cells, regardless of the color of the fill of the decorative rocks or other glass material, they are particularly suitable for illumination. Lighting elements can be implemented, even in the most voluminous gabions. The easiest way to create lighting is by using a light net similar to those used for Christmas decorations.

Filling gabions with natural stone pavers

Natural stone pavers can also be used to fill gabions. Due to their square shape, they fill gabions particularly well. If you want to add some color, you can color individual stones. Due to the symmetrical shape of the gabions, different colored pavers can be added to inscribe letters or numbers. The pavers are also suitable for use in creating gabion fences.

Fill gabions with wood, clay or natural products

Clay pipes create the feeling of light, open and natural appearance of the gabion. Alternatively, wooden boards or solid logs may be used. If you like things more natural, then gabions can be filled with straw – both in bulk and in whole bales. Other organic fillers are pine cones, sawdust or shells. However, all these fillings may need to be replaced regularly because they are susceptible to outside weathering.

Planting gabions

In addition to the gabions mattresses planted with different plants, there are other options for planting gabions themselves. If the gabion is galvanized and then filled with earth, you can plant plants between the cells of the gabion or in a cut-out opening between its cells. Suitable plants are bamboo and reed plants that will grow between the cells of the gabion and their roots will stabilize it towards the base.

To make it fun and colorful around, gabions can even be filled with colored plastic bottles

Gabions look especially elegant when filled with empty bottles. The rounded bottoms of the bottles recreate beautiful patterns, different colored bottles can be used to create additional color accents. If you order gabions on an individual size, then the length and diameter of the bottles to be used can be taken into account when ordering them.

Of course, all the inert materials mentioned above can be combined with one another.

The weight of the materials, the thickness of the wire used in the production of gabions and the size of the mesh must be taken into account when ordering gabion structures.

All you have to do is blow your mind and create wonderful gabion ideas in your yard!

You can easily order gabions in our online store: Gabioni.eu
Or on the phones +359 876 836 490 / +359 888 050 643 / +359 888 050 367
We also receive orders and requests for quotes at sales@smartmetalgroup.com.

Suitable types of gabions on which you can stop are electrically welded gabions with spirals with wire diameters f3.00 or f4.00mm and a cavity opening according to the type of filler material you have chosen.

You have probably seen gabions before, but you may not know why they are called and where their name comes from. By definition, a gabion is a metal cage, metal cylinder, or box that is filled with stones, concrete, sometimes sand, soil, or other material selected by the builder. Gabions find their application in architecture, road construction, erosion protection, military applications and landscaping. Most likely you have seen them from the side of underpass or around construction areas and water structures. Gabions were used thousands of years ago, but made of other materials. At that time, they were mainly involved in the establishment of defense mechanisms in hostilities. The gabions are now made of galvanized steel, in rare cases black steel, stainless steel or hot-galvanized. Galvanized wire is used to retain the shape of the structure and to ensure its durability. More recently, gabions have made an impact in the world of landscape design, in both functional and aesthetic applications.

More commonly, however, gabions are used for a specific purpose. The most popular application is to create retaining or decorative walls in homes. These walls do not require special foundations or foundations and are built directly on the current foundation after all debris and / or plant material has been removed. When constructing this type of facility, they do not need an extra foundation because of their weight, permeability and ability to blend and adapt to the environment.

Another main application for gabions is their use in the backyard. Gabions are often found as a material for outdoor furniture (tables, benches) and even for the environment for water or fireplaces! The gabion may not fit the style of every home or fit in any space, but it definitely draws the attention of others.

When designing a gabion project, however, we need to be aware of what steps we need to take. It is best for everyone to know the pros and cons of gabions.

You will then decide whether it is suitable for your home or find another solution.

Aesthetics: Gabions tend to blend into their natural environment, giving them aesthetic appeal.
Installation: When no foundation is required, it can be a cost-effective solution to the problem of a small backyard space.
Durability: The materials that fill the gabions can be selected depending on the environment in which it is installed. They can be environmentally friendly or building materials that are the best fit. The choice of different options provide durability or great decorative appearance. In addition, the galvanized steel construction provides durability and strength of the metal structure.
Greening: Gabions can be filled with recycled materials such as concrete or rocks that are waste from construction sites. Similarly, they can be filled with natural materials such as straw, grass, stones or more.
Style: Not every home is habitable. For some, it just doesn’t go with the style of the house and the furnishings. This is a decision that must be made when deciding the interior and exterior of your home. Gabions can convey different sensations for each home.
Size: The gabions take up more space, so it must be properly considered before installing them. Standard gabions start at a width of 50 cm, and when creating a support structure, it should be kept in mind that this is a minimum size. For decorative gabions, with no special purpose, they can start from 10cm.
Bulk Size: When installing gabions, you should also be careful when selecting bulk material or filler. The size of the cells of the gabions varies from 5×5 cm to 10×10 cm, so the size of the filler must be adjusted to the opening so that nothing falls through the metal grid.
Unexpected guests: Small animals can find their place in the gaps between the materials that fill the gabion. Very often, when creating gabions outwards and filling them with river or quarry stones, they create conditions for the shelter of small animals that can live between the cracks. This can be avoided in several ways – by thinning stones, adding finer aggregate to the interior of the gabion, adding sand, concrete or the like.
The use of gabions is very wide worldwide and they can be used for various functions. Gabions are found in projects ranging from road construction to landscaping projects, from coastal erosion to the construction of artificial lakes and riverbeds. It is logical to assume that in each case or project a different type of gabion will be used – in volume, size, material, mode of production. Therefore, the best solution is to consult a specialist who can help you assists in choosing the right type of gabion, the right stuffing, and to help you decide whether to use gabions or not.

Fences are among the most important elements of a yard or garden. In addition to providing protection, fences make the first impression on your yard as they are the first thing people see when approaching your property. Fences should be both solid and aesthetic, in harmony with the layout of your garden. There are many solutions for fences – from the standard mesh fences with concrete pillars, masonry fences, concrete fences and more. One new and innovative solution that we at Smart Metal Group offer to our clients is a gabion fence.

Gabion fences can have different configurations depending on your preferences – a solid gabion fence or a fence with a supporting gabion structure. A solid gabion enclosure uses a full-length gabion system that performs both functions of enclosing and supporting. The solid gabion fence provides the peace of mind you need while preventing any kind of visual contact. The disadvantage of a solid gabion fence is its massive nature, which can create a feeling of clumsiness or isolation. For this reason, we recommend dense gabion fences for larger yard spaces or in combination with an innovative approach – green gabion systems.

Green gabion systems are a great way to give your garden a new look while at the same time turning the fence into a … pot! Sounds a little strange, doesn’t it? Perhaps, but gabiontia are the ideal construction system to provide the right conditions for combining them with vegetation. Green gabion systems are an innovative solution whereby suitable wadding and soil are introduced into the structure of the gabions, which are an excellent environment for vegetation development. Combined with well-selected species and regular watering, green gabion systems become a real jewel in the garden!

To learn more about the available gabion fence options from us, visit this link here.

The natural elements are unpredictable. They can come in a moment and destroy everything that is built by man. The floods are devastating and extremely dangerous both to people’s property and their lives. The current plight and severe weather are a clear indication of this. Heavy rain and heavy rain blocked Halkidiki and Istanbul. Heavy rains flooded streets in many towns and villages throughout Bulgaria. The situation in Greece is difficult because of the torrential rains and storms caused by the cyclone Nefeli, reports BNR. Humanity has discovered a variety of methods of prevention and prevention. We are unable to control natural disasters, but we can try to reduce the negative effects of their destructive power. A number of innovative flood control facilities have been devised, with gabions perhaps one of the most functional and reliable. Gabions are a variety of shapes and sizes, made of braided or welded steel wire filled with different sized stones. These outfits resemble wicker baskets and find a variety of applications. Gabions are used to build retaining walls, to protect against erosion processes, to strengthen, stabilize, and secure, in order to manage water in the event of a break or disaster and to prevent floods. The gabions are extremely functional and find application in the prevention of floods and landslides caused by dangerous rainfall. These monolithic structures are also used for the realization of various engineering facilities. They find their attractive and innovative application in the design and decoration of the garden. They are reliable, durable and stable construction. Gabions are an efficient and extremely effective method of preventing and minimizing any damage caused by the water element. They are an affordable, practical and economical solution for your home and garden.

Guest author: Mila Nikova

Mounting gabions is completely up to everyone. All you need is a job desire and a gabion of your choice from Smart Metal Group. If you are one of these enthusiasts, then you are in the right place, because in the mounting of gabions, the name is strange.

Step 1. The first and most important thing to know is where you want to place your gabion construction. Prior preparation at the selected site is required. If the soil on which you want to place the plant is soft or the ground is sloping, you must make some efforts before placing the gabion in this place. Clean and ground the soil base thoroughly and secure it to make sure that the soil does not succumb to the pressure of the gabion. In addition, it is of the utmost importance that you place the gabion on a strictly horizontal surface if you want your gabion construction to be vertical and not tilt over time.

Step 2. If you already know where you want to mount your gabion, all you have to do is assemble its gabion. You don’t need any tools to do this, just a pair of hands. What you need to know when mounting gabions is how to assemble the cell itself. For mounting the gabion structure you need to use the spirals from the set of gabions you received. So what you have left to do is assemble the assembly itself, and it is nothing but to twist that spiral between two gabion lattices. It is as if you sew the edges of the grid to form the cell. If you find it hard to imagine, you can watch the video below.

Step 3. Place the gabion you have already assembled in the selected location and then fill it. In one such cell you can put everything, it depends on what purpose you will construct the gabion. Here’s the place to use the other leads in the kit. Tighteners are those hooks that you need to hook between two parallel sides of the gabion when you begin to fill the gabion. The tensioners do not allow the grille to swell and spoil the shape of the gabion. Additional reinforcement is made at uniform distances in length and height. When the gabion construction is larger, you have to use the so-called diaphragm. The diaphragm is an additional grille that mounts inside the gabion structure and locks in the same way as the other edges of the gabion – again twist the stop between the diaphragm and the outer wall of the gabion.

And if you still have questions about mounting gabions, the Smart Metal Group team is available.

And remember: first the cell, then the stones! (- joke; D)

Gabions are everywhere in our lives, do you know about this? They strengthen, prevent, protect and fit perfectly into the environment. Gabion systems, geosystems, though relatively recent, have entered our daily lives, but as we know, everything new is well forgotten old, but modernized.

A short history

Historians claim that gabions originated in the 17th century and were the simplest defense fortifications for warfare, collected from wicker baskets and sandbags. In the nineteenth century, builders already used gabions to strengthen the soil. And in the 21st century, it is now a high-tech product that is quickly assembled for the needs of all, without exaggeration, branches of human activity where the strength, durability and such important quality of our time as environmental protection are needed.

Where can gabions be seen?

They are everywhere. It’s just that these structures blend in with the environment so much that sometimes they don’t notice with the layman’s naked eye. The specialist will, of course, see gabions in the fortifications of steep slopes, river banks and landslides, in all types of structures such as retaining walls, road and rail protection systems, bridge supports.

Gabions are widely used in landscape design both for their intended purpose (reinforcement) and as decorative elements – benches, partitions, pots, flower beds, as well as for the construction of steps and terraces.

Why are they invisible? And why are they so sought after?

What are modern gabions?

Gabions are brilliantly simple! They are a metal frame filled with rocky or other inert material. The steel mesh that the gabions are made of gives the product high tensile strength, and the hardness of the filler stone guarantees high compressive strength. In addition to the solidity, as we can see, gabions show good aesthetics and eco-friendliness – the thin mesh is virtually invisible, and the end product looks made of natural stone, so gabions fit so perfectly into any landscape.

If a number of requirements are imposed on the metal mesh, then there is usually no question of filling. The gabions are filled with any solid inert material. This can be cobblestone or quarry stone, rounded river stone, crushed stone, and so-called glass stones – as long as they are larger than the openings in the net. Now it is clear why, among other qualities, gabion systems have affordable prices – they are made of economical materials that have an extremely long service life.

The coating of gabion metal nets protects them from harmful atmospheric influences (water, rain, snow, wind, and variable temperatures) causing corrosion. Therefore, gabions do not need serious care and will serve for many years.

Everything seems clear, but it is not so simple, otherwise there would not be such a large variety of gabions that only a specialist can handle.

What kind of gabion systems we offer

As gabion structures have penetrated all walks of life, it is natural that the requirements for decorating the yard and strengthening the dam will be different, the garden furniture of the villa and the retaining wall in the mountain need different characteristics, and the fence of a small House and rail on the city’s seafront require different technological solutions. Accordingly, the requirements are determined by the client, but it is better to assign the method of decision to specialists.

Our company Smart Metal Group has more than 10 years experience with gabion systems.

We still offer the best solution and of the whole variety: electrically welded, knitted, galvanized, box, cylindrical or green gabions, our specialists will offer the most appropriate and economical choice.

For example, if you plan to:

• reinforcement of slopes and banks;
  erosion prevention;
  strengthening of embankments for transport arteries;
  construction of retaining walls;
  protection of hydraulic structures,
  the use of cassation gabions will be justified.

In areas where vehicles are difficult to move, we offer reinforcement of the track with special geogrids and geotextiles.

For the needs of the army:

the construction of fortifications and defense facilities;
construction of barrier barriers;
operative construction of temporary structures
– high strength and reliable gabions are used

For the needs of an urban building or for a private house and territory:

slope reinforcement,
construction of fences, walls and decorative columns
stepped terrace, fence in the yard
production of garden decorative elements: fountains and waterfalls, furniture, flower garden, fireplace
then the choice of gabions is determined by the increased requirements for aesthetics and ecology.

In many of their properties, gabions resemble reinforced concrete, but are largely made of natural materials that, when properly designed (using so-called “green gabions“), allow plants to incorporate plow and continue to develop.

Interior solutions with green gabions allow you to control plant breeding:

• landscaped wall decoration in cafes, restaurants, malls, showrooms and more.

Aesthetics and ecology are the main features that distinguish gabions from reinforced concrete structures. They blend harmoniously with the environment and, over time, can take the form of a natural landscape, which makes them even invisible to the layman’s eye over the years!

Proper installation is the key to success!

Despite the simplicity of the gabion construction, even at home, it is better to entrust its installation to a specialist. The fact is that when working with gabions, a number of factors need to be taken into account, depending on their purpose. Leveling, soil stability, weight of gabion product, etc. are taken into account.

According to your order, Smart Metal Group will offer the best selection of the entire range of gabions and will make high quality installation!

Smart Metal Group offers customized solutions according to customer’s needs and requirements. With us you will find the solutions with the best balance between price and quality.

Call us for a free consultation on +359 888 045 521

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