Gabion fence: design features

It is difficult to imagine any private house or cottage without a proper fence, since it performs a lot of useful functions. The fence does not always act as a reliable fence for a private territory, because very often it is installed for decorative purposes. Fences from gabions require special attention, since they have a lot of advantages and features compared to other options.

A gabion fence is a relatively new type of ornamental fencing that is very popular in the modern world.Especially he likes the lovers of everything unusual. Speaking in a simple and understandable language, this fence is a grid, inside which there are different kinds of stones. Fences of this type are considered universal, they can easily diversify a modern cottage in the city or a summer cottage in the countryside.

The stone fence with a grid has not yet bored many residents, as a result of which every year it becomes more and more popular and in demand. In addition, its creation does not require huge wastes, very often they are engaged in its construction and installation independently. On average, it takes a week.

If you still have not decided whether this type of fence is suitable for your site or not, We recommend to pay attention to its following advantages:

• Stone fence of this type will last for many years due to the fact that when creating it, only wear-resistant building materials are used;
• Even over time, a stone fence or a large fence of gabions will not lose their attractive appearance and will not deteriorate under the influence of external factors;
• The gabionovy fence serves not only as decorative ornament of a site, but also as a full-fledged protection which can provide full safety of the territory;

• According to many experts, this type of stone fence can last up to a hundred years. In addition, it will not deteriorate under the influence of climatic factors and unexpected precipitation;
• Properly erected gabion fence will help protect the site from strong wind and unnecessary noise;
• A fence of decorative stones of different sizes can perfectly harmonize with the landscape design, as well as be its ideal complement;
• The design of the fence is considered to be quite simple, but very wear-resistant and stable. Gabion fences are ideal for people who do not want to spend big money on high-quality fencing.

An integral part of the gabion fence is the grid, which should be very carefully chosen so that the future construction will last for many years. Today, among the huge range of building materials, you can find quite a lot of different options for nets.

For construction of a fence of this type the chain-link is considered very popular grid. This type of grid is familiar to many, it can be sectional or tension. Its cells can be semicircular, square, or have other shapes.

Finished boxes from the grid can also be purchased in many hardware stores. If you have free time, you can create them yourself, however, this may require special efforts.

It is necessary that your fence is not covered with rust and corrosion.

The joints of the mesh boxes should be made of high-quality wire, preferably it should be galvanized.

If you have already chosen a suitable grid, then the second important moment in the construction will be the correct selection of high-quality filler for future construction.

The grid of fences of this type most often fill:

• Sandstone;
• Granite;
• Cobblestone;
• Rubble;
• Quartz;
• Pebbles;
• Brick;
• Some other types of stones and minerals, including artificial stones. Often the mesh is filled with wood and bottles.

To make the right choice in favor of a filler for the grid, you should consider the following points:

• The size of future stones, bricks or any minerals;
• We should not forget about the form, since stones or crushed bricks can have completely different outlines. Here you can use both oval, and rounded, and rectangular variants. Everything will depend on the design that you want to bring to life;
• It is very important to pay attention to the strength of the stones and their frost resistance, since the composition of the stones should correspond to the weather conditions as much as possible and, over time, not be destroyed by their impact;
• It is equally important to take into account the appearance of the stones, namely how they will look in the finished structure;
• Granite can be radioactive, so its selection should be carried out as carefully as possible.

Most often stone is used as a filler, since it ideally meets all the criteria for the selection of a filler for building a fence from a grid. The stone filler is designed so that it can be used to fill the "cells" of metal, which are the basis of the fence from gabions.

According to many experts, with at least basic skills in construction, anyone can independently build a fence of this type.

To build a quality fence for the ages, you will need the following materials:

• Lattice or metal cage. They can be made independently or made to order. You can also buy ready-made options;
• Wire staples;
• Geofabric;
• Stone, mineral or wood filling;
• Metal spirals;
• Cement, sand, nails;
• Pins. The best option would be metal products;
• Wire ropes;
• A complete set of tools for installation, as well as it is desirable that you have a preliminary drawing, which will be recorded all the measurements of the site.

Of course, this list of materials is approximate, it will vary depending on many criteria, as well as the skills and abilities of the builder.

Details on how and how to fasten the components of gabion structures are described in the next video.

Before you install the fence, you must carefully clear the area where the future structure will be located.

The construction of the gabion fence is carried out in the following order:

• Before installing the fence, be sure to check the strength of the soil, because the future construction will weigh quite a lot, and over time it should not collapse from its own weight;
• At the first stage, it is necessary to qualitatively mark the territory with the help of instruments. The easiest way is to correctly stretch a special thread;
• After all measurements have been completed, some calculations should be performed to help you calculate the amount of material needed for construction;

• At the second stage it is necessary to establish columns. Since the marking is ready, you should dig special holes for their placement.Do not forget to place a small stone or brick in them as a drainage. Approximately for a 2-meter fence, the pit should not be larger than 1.3 m. A pole should be installed in the pit, using temporary supports, and the entire base should be poured with cement;

• Next, the posts should be properly attached to the grid with special clamps. They can be seated, for example, on bolts. For the greatest strength of the future design should use special ties. Do not forget that it is better not to make too large a distance between the pillars, so as not to increase the pressure on the grid;

• If you install fences from separate sections - the so-called “cells”, then make sure that the fastenings between them are as strong and reliable as possible. The most correct solution for gabion fastening is the use of spiral twists or screeds.

• At the third stage, ready-made structures from grids should be filled with the filler chosen by you. Most often the stones are stacked by hand and do not cause any special problems;
• After the complete formation of gabions, the structures are closed with pre-prepared mesh covers.Covers can be fixed with the help of special twists of metal or even locks.

If the design of the fence is very narrow, it is best to lay stones or any other filler in layers. As for very wide structures, they should not be completely filled with stone or brick.

To diversify the finished construction of the fence from gabions, you can use a tree as a covering or plant some climbing plants and bushes next to it.

The gabion fence in combination with evergreen shrubs looks very beautiful and unusual.

The gabionovy design can be executed even in unusual formsthat can be a decoration for your home. Round gabions with stones are very often used for a variety of landscape design.

To create an amazing stone fence you will not need any special technology, since you can build a high-quality fence without using the most expensive building materials and tools. Do not be afraid to include your imagination and implement the most daring designs of beautiful hedges made of stones.

You can see some more interesting and beautiful gabion barriers in the next video.