They are called gabions or gabion structures .These are containers, which consist of a particularly strong metal mesh. Containers are filled with rubble stone, pebbles, large rubble, small boulders or bricks. You can use these structures to replace heavy concrete fence and to protect your area. It’s will significantly reduce the cost of construction in comparison with the concrete fence.
Also, gabions are used as retaining walls in those areas where there is a danger of erosion of the slopes. They help protect buildings and landings from water. From the gabions build coastal fortifications and retaining walls, and sometimes even make light foundations under the terrace.
In general, this is a pretty beautiful fence, which is not only useful, but also well adorns the estate. On a country site for him there is a lot of applications. You can surround the perimeter of the parking lot, which will, for example, to cut into the hillside. Then this fence can be cured with lianas and it will look very natural.
With the help of gabion structures, it is easy to make an elevated terrace in the center of the site, or just a low wall where the barbecue area will adjoin. At the same time, the problem of seating is being solved, which can be organized on low structures covered with wood. Stands for flowerpots, garden sculpture and hi-tech lamps can be made from gabions.
As for water bodies, then there are a lot of applications.
For example, the streams that flows through the area can be drawn into the high
banks of these mesh containers, leveling the level to the water and thereby
optimizing the dacha space, protecting the soil from erosion. With the help of
gabion structures, they divide and widen the channel, make islets and supports
for long bridges.
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Comparing the construction of gabion and concrete, it can be said that the former have a great advantage in terms of the ecology of the site. The air flows well through them, and they do not affect the growth of trees at all. And after a certain time, when the gaps between the stones are filled with parts of the soil and the roots of plants, such fences become even stronger.
Many are interested in the question of whether it is possible to make gabions independently? In fact, there are no complications. Technology is not needed, and you can do everything without a foundation, and the system for removing moisture will not be needed. For the construction of a single-level structure of medium size, it is necessary to purchase mesh frames of suitable dimensions. You can buy them in the store. In addition to the outer walls, some frames are equipped with internal partitions, called diaphragms. It is good, because it gives certain rigidity to gabions. Before buying a gabion, it is necessary to pay attention to the strength of the wire so that it is protected against corrosion.
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