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Gabion cladding
Due to their attractive architectural appearance, gabions can be used to clad buildings or retaining walls that are not aesthetically pleasing, such as sheet piled walls. Typically thinner than a normal gabion wall, this is an effective and attractive method of cladding. Free standing gabion walls can also be used as environmental or visual
Due to their attractive architectural appearance, gabions can be used to clad buildings or retaining walls that are not aesthetically pleasing, such as sheet piled walls.
Typically thinner than a normal gabion wall, this is an effective and attractive method of cladding. Free standing gabion walls can also be used as environmental or visual screens.
Key features
Uses ridged welded mesh - easier to work with
Attached with steel frames, or fixings
Diaphragms and a front panel used to create a void
Local stone can be used
150-200mm thick panels
Allows hand placement of stone for an aesthetically pleasing finish
Effective cladding for additional building protection
Applications
As cladding to buildings
To improve the appearance of traditional retaining walls
To provide a free standing visual or acoustic barrier
