What are some of the other considerations when determining a location for my Gabion Cages?

Councils can provide some useful information on retaining walls. Below are a few of some important ones: Distance above or below ground level Distance from any boundary line, easement, sewer or water mains Distance from any other retaining wall on the property Location in relation to any heritage item and/or environmentally sensitive area Not built on a flood control area and Distance from any natural water body

Can I interlock Gabion Cages?

Yes, but it is important that you consider the following points: Council requirements for retaining walls Stability of the ground The locking mechanism between each Gabion cage If you think your structure requires signoff by a Civil Engineer then it probably does.

How stable are Gabion Cages as Barrier Walls?

They can be very stable. There are a few important factors to consider her such as: The ground that the Gabion Cage is being placed should be flat and firm. If the area that you are placing the Gabion Cage on is unstable then this will make your Barrier Wall unstable. Placing the Gabion cage in a trench will lower the centre of gravity of the gabion cage, provide more friction between the gabion cage and the ground to stop it shifting and provide more rigidity to stop it from toppling over. The type and dimension of the stones and rock. It is critical that the heavier stone is placed on the bottom of the cage when filling. The objective here is to keep the Gabion Cage’s centre of gravity as low as possible. As a rule the centre of gravity should be either at the 50% of the height or less to reduce the likely hood on the Gabion cage for toppling over. Make sure that the height of the Gabion cages is no more than 2.5 times the width of the cage. This will ensure that the risk of toppling over is further reduced (in earthquake areas this should be lowered again). Consider the traffic movement in the area. If there are vehicles that pass by the Gabion cage and these have the potential to collide and topple the Barrier Wall then a bollard or similar should be installed.

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Gabion Mesh

SSWM Gabions are durable, corrosion resistant and supplied in easy to assemble kits that support a range of versatile modular design options

Gabions are constructed with high strength stainless steel welded mesh panels, spirals and stiffeners designed to support the weight of various fill materials.

Also known as gabion baskets or gabion cages. They have an extensive use of applications and are often used in civil engineering, landscaping and architectural projects.

Common Applications

Residential Retaining Walls
Garden Walls
Noise Barriers
Seating
Planters

SSWM Stocked Gabion Mesh Modular Kits

We stock Gabion Mesh Modular Kits in two sizes:

Square 525 x 525x 525mm
Rectangle 975 x 525 x 525mm

Kits include Welded Panels to the above sizes in 75 x 75mm welded mesh, spirals and stiffeners.

Custom size gabions can also be built with our stocked welded panels 2400 x1200mm, commonly used mesh sizes are 25 x 25mm, 50 x50mm and 75 x 75mm.

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Mesh

75 x 75mm

Wire Diameter

4mm

Grade

316

Size: Length x Width x Height

Square: 525 x 525x 525mm

Rectangle 975 x 525 x 525mm

Condition

Mill also known as off the machine

Custom Sizes

Custom size gabions can also be built with our stocked welded panels 2400 x1200mm, commonly used mesh sizes are 25 x 25mm, 50 x50mm and 75 x 75mm

State / Territory Requirements

Keep in mind that each state / territory have their own requirements on retaining wall heights before a permit is required, typically these are:

Australian Capital Territory: 40cm
Queensland: 100cm
New South Wales: 100cm
South Australia: 20cm
Tasmania: 100cm
Victoria: 100cm
Western Australia: 50cm

Please consult your local council prior to building a retaining wall.

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Councils can provide some useful information on retaining walls. Below are a few of some important ones:

Distance above or below ground level
Distance from any boundary line, easement, sewer or water mains
Distance from any other retaining wall on the property
Location in relation to any heritage item and/or environmentally sensitive area
Not built on a flood control area and
Distance from any natural water body

Yes, but it is important that you consider the following points:

Council requirements for retaining walls
Stability of the ground
The locking mechanism between each Gabion cage

If you think your structure requires signoff by a Civil Engineer then it probably does.

In short, they will last a lifetime. Stainless steel grade 316 in typical applications will last around 720 years before they fail. This product is built to last and not built to pass. Depending on your application and strength requirements you can select Welded Wire panels made from different wire diameters. The larger diameter the stronger the panel. The tensile strength of stainless steel is very high meaning that it will not fail easily. The spiral binders and the stiffeners are also made from 316 grade stainless steel. They will retain a clean bright finish that looks smart in any setting.

They are the same as our Welded wire panels. They are made on an automatic welding machine that controls the welding and dimensions. Welding is achieved via a technique called Resistance Spot Welding (RSW) to deliver the required Weld Strength. The Weld strength is specified as a % of the Tensile strength of the Stainless steel and is tested by an independent Lab.

They can be very stable. There are a few important factors to consider her such as:

The ground that the Gabion Cage is being placed should be flat and firm. If the area that you are placing the Gabion Cage on is unstable then this will make your Barrier Wall unstable.
Placing the Gabion cage in a trench will lower the centre of gravity of the gabion cage, provide more friction between the gabion cage and the ground to stop it shifting and provide more rigidity to stop it from toppling over.
The type and dimension of the stones and rock. It is critical that the heavier stone is placed on the bottom of the cage when filling. The objective here is to keep the Gabion Cage’s centre of gravity as low as possible. As a rule the centre of gravity should be either at the 50% of the height or less to reduce the likely hood on the Gabion cage for toppling over.
Make sure that the height of the Gabion cages is no more than 2.5 times the width of the cage. This will ensure that the risk of toppling over is further reduced (in earthquake areas this should be lowered again).
Consider the traffic movement in the area. If there are vehicles that pass by the Gabion cage and these have the potential to collide and topple the Barrier Wall then a bollard or similar should be installed.

Typically, Gabion Cages are either square cubes or rectangular cubes. These shapes are designed to ensure that the stability of the Gabion Cage is assured and that the probability of the cage from toppling over is eliminated. The length and the width of the cage is very important to give the stability. Where cages are long, then the cage is broken down into different cells to improve structure and stability. Because Gabion Cages are made from Welded wire panels you are only limited by the dimensions of the panels. Our welded wire panels are 1.2m x 2.4m and our spiral binders are 1.2m long and so you can make several different size cages. You may need to check with your local council if you are building a retaining wall.

Gabions can be used as a retaining wall and their design works well. Retaining walls need to be able to allow water to drain from behind the wall and as the Gabions cages are loose stones filled into wire containers, they are very effective. Different States in Australia have different building permit requirements and it is best to check with your local council what the requirements are.

We use 316 Grade Stainless steel on all of our Gabion Cages and they are suitable for most applications. We can supply 2205 grade stainless steel for those areas in Tidal and Wet Zones. We use stainless steel because we know it will last.

Gabion Cages are used in many location both Commercially and Residentially. Commercially they are being used for erosion control of areas subject to tide, flood and cyclones. Residentially they are being used for retaining walls to add a different feel in the back yard

They are one of the simplest and easiest way of placing a significant structure in a location with minimal effort. The welded wire panels come with spiral binders and stiffeners in a flat pack that can be easily assembled. The stones and rocks can be collected from the local area or specialist stone can be brought in and placed in the location. The construction of these gabions can be done easily and the installer can move the empty cages around and determine the location required for the effect they are looking for. Once in position the stone and rock can be placed in the cage to create the texture required.

Gabion Cages are also known as Welded Wire Fabric Containers. They are typically welded wire panels that are held together by wire spiral binders and stiffeners that provide strength and form to the cage. These cages are then filled with stone and rock and then sealed to prevent any material being removed. Gabions can be used in the following applications:

Retaining Wall to hold back soil, sand and rock
Barrier Wall to separate different spaces
Seating Structures
Architectural Structure

We have a datasheet for each product item, these include a to-scale image, specifications, dimensions and weights. These are found on the website in the far right column of the product tables. We also include a link to the relevant datasheet in all quotes, proformas and invoices.

WELDED MESH

5 lineal metres and increments of 5 lineal metres

WOVEN MESH

1245mm wide – 2 lineal metres and increments of 1 lineal metre 1550mm wide – 10 lineal metres and increments of 10 lineal metres 1830mm wide – 10 lineal metres and increments of 10 lineal metres

If we receive your order before 9am, it will be dispatched on same day.

Absolutely, we welcome you to use your own freight company.

We accept payment via PayPal or direct deposit EFT. We have a strict policy of not taking credit card details over the phone

No. We only cut across the width of the roll once. To enable speed to market, we have all specifications in pre-cut 2 m rolls in 1245mm wide and 10m rolls in widths above 1550mm, which are ready to be dispatched upon order.

Please place your woven wire orders that require cutting by 11am for same day cut and pickup by 2.30pm

Please do, to enable us to assist you with your enquiry and requirements without distractions.

Our opening hours are 8.30am – 3.30pm Monday to Friday

Our stocked size for stainless steel welded panels is 1200 x 2400mm However, for large volumes, panels can be custom-made

On a double skid for interstate and country deliveries, no double skid is usually required for local deliveries or local pickups.

Yes, please either send or bring your mesh in for identification. If emailing a photo, please ensure it is against a ruler, so we can identify the mesh count and wire diameter.

Yes, as our name suggests, we sell only Stainless Steel Wire & Mesh.

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Common Applications

SSWM Stocked Gabion Mesh Modular Kits

Quality Assured & Tested

Same Day Despatch

Australia's Largest Stockist

Mesh

Wire Diameter

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Size: Length x Width x Height

Condition

Custom Sizes

State / Territory Requirements

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Why Choose SSWM

Same Day Despatch

Quality assured & tested

Australia's largest stockist of stainless steel wire & mesh

Design & install considerations

Low maintenance material

COMPLIMENTARY PRODUCT CONSULTATION

Speak with a product expert regarding your project

SAME DAY DESPATCH when your order is receivedby 9am for Australia wide delivery

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