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FAQS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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WHAT IS THE RIGHT WAY TO FILL THE GABIONS?
After inserting the spacers, first place wooden slats over them to protect them from falling
stones. You can pull the slats out once a layer of stone is lying on them.
Then lay large stones in the baskets by hand. Place them as close together as possible, with the
flat sides facing the mesh face. If the stones are smaller, you can pour them into the gabion.
Use a bucket or KG pipe for this. The stones will go right where you want them. It also protects
the mesh from mechanical stress.
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WHAT SIZE STONES SHOULD I USE FOR GABIONS?
The size of the stones depends on the mesh size and the basket depth. For mesh size 5 x 5 cm,
use stones from 32 to 56 mm in size. For 5 x 10 cm mesh, use stones at least 45-125 mm in size,
and for 10 x 10 cm mesh, use stones at least 80-120 mm in size. For raised beds or gabions that
are 10 cm deep, use only small stone sizes. The smaller the stones, the easier it is to get an
even fill.
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HOW CAN I DETERMINE THE AMOUNT OF STONES
I NEED?
For a cubic metre of gabion, you’ll need about 1.65 tonnes of stone on average,
depending on how carefully they are distributed. The actual weight also depends on the density
and size of the stones, so we cannot make any guarantees as to the amount you’ll need.
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