Gabions
Commonly used for earth retention and erosion control, gabions are rectangular, compartmented baskets made of heavy gauge galvanized wire mesh. The compartments are filled with stones. Diaphragms between the compartments help to maintain the baskets uniform shape and to evenly distribute the stone infill. Special fasteners are used to close and secure the gabions, preventing movement of the stone and maintaining the integrity of the system. They are available in a variety of sizes that can be easily connected to create any configuration required. Unlike rigid structures, gabions remain flexible and are well suited to projects over unstable foundations. They possess tremendous strength and require little maintenance. Gabions remain permeable, limiting the need for costly drainage provisions and promote growth of vegetation. GSI carries Terra Aqua gabions. Made in America, Terra Aqua gabions utilize a double twisted wire mesh for superior strength, durability and flexibility. Terra Aqua gabions can also be ordered with a PVC coating.
Applications:
Specifications:
| Product | Length | Width | Depth | Galvanized | PVC Coated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| “A” GABION (Blue) | 6 ft | 3 ft | 3 ft | I633GAL | I633PVC |
| “B” GABION (White) | 9 ft | 3 ft | 3 ft | I933GAL | I933PVC |
| “C” GABION (Black) | 12 ft | 3 ft | 3 ft | I1233GAL | I1233PVC |
| “D” GABION (Red) | 6 ft | 3 ft | 1.5 ft | I631.5GAL | I631.5PVC |
| “E” GABION (Green) | 9 ft | 3 ft | 1.5 ft | I931.5GAL | I931.5PVC |
| “F” GABION (Yellow) | 12 ft | 3 ft | 1.5 ft | I1231.5GAL | I1231.5PVC |
| “G” GABION (Blue Red) | 6 ft | 3 ft | 1 ft | I631GAL | I631PVC |
| “H” GABION (Blue Yellow) | 9 ft | 3 ft | 1 ft | I931GAL | I931PVC |
| “H” GABION (Blue Yellow) | 12 ft | 3 ft | 1 ft | I1231GAL | I1231PVC |
Click below to download data sheets for all galvanized and PVC coated products.
Reno® Mattresses
On sites where less depth and more surface area protection is required, a special type of gabion is used. Referred to as Reno® Mattresses, these units are wider, with less depth than standard gabions. Reno® Mattresses are often used as flexible foundation slabs under gabions. You may also see them used as channel linings and revetment mats.
Specifications:
| Product | Length | Width | Depth | Galvanized | PVC Coated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| “Q” MATTRESS (White Yellow) | 9 ft | 6 ft | 6″ | I966GAL | I966PVC |
| “R” MATTRESS (White Green) | 12 ft | 6 ft | 6″ | I1266GAL | I1266PVC |
| “T” MATTRESS (Red Yellow) | 9 ft | 6 ft | 9″ | I969GAL | I969PVC |
| “U” MATTRESS (Red Green) | 12 ft | 6 ft | 9″ | I1269GAL | I1269PVC |
Click below to download data sheets for all galvanized and PVC coated products.
Gabion & Reno® Mattress Fasteners
Lacing wire is included with each gabion or Reno® Mattress shipped. The wire is laced through the corners of the gabions for assembly and installation. As a replacement to this labor intensive method, GSI offers a variety of alternative fasteners. Overlapping fasteners similar to hog rings are our most popular. Installed with a pneumatic gun that is available for rental from GSI, assembly of a basket is completed in a mere fraction of the time as compared to lacing. Tiger Tite® Interlocking Fasteners, also major time savers, are locking clips that are easily secured with a pair of Tiger Tite® Hand Pliers, eliminating the need for air compressors. Tiger Tite® Hand Pliers are inexpensive and can be purchased or rented from GSI, making it easy to have a number of workers assembling baskets at the same time. Tiger Tite® Interlocking Fasteners are available with a galvanized coating for galvanized coated gabions or stainless steel for PVC coated gabions.
| OVERLAP FASTENER (Galv., box of 1600) | IHOGRINGR | |
| OVERLAP FASTENER (SS, box of 1600) | IHOGRING |
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