READING NOTES
Project use and basket structure
A gabion order should not be placed from a product photograph alone. Start by defining whether the project is a slope, riverbank, retaining wall or landscape boundary. Loading conditions, stone size and installation access change the most suitable basket construction.
Opening, wire and bracing
First, match the mesh opening to the stone. The stone should be clearly larger than the opening so it remains contained and distributes load across the basket. Then check the mesh wire, selvedge wire and lacing or spiral wire. They serve different roles: body strength, box shape and assembly efficiency.
DECISION TABLE
Confirm the parameters against the project
Start with the application, then carry the required checks into the enquiry.Swipe horizontally on mobile to view the full table| Decision area | What to assess | Confirm in the enquiry |
|---|---|---|
| Project use | Slope, riverbank, retaining wall or landscape boundary | Loading, stone size and installation access |
| Basket structure | Opening, wire, selvedge and lacing wire | Basket dimensions, diaphragms and bracing |
| Finish and delivery | Galvanising, coating and exposure | Lid closure, fittings and packing |
Coating and site exposure
Coating must suit the exposure. A dry inland project does not face the same risk as a wet river channel, coastal area or mildly corrosive site. State the zinc requirement, whether polymer coating is needed, and the expected colour and thickness range.
Enquiry and loading brief
Finally, put basket dimensions, diaphragm spacing, bracing positions, lid closure and packing requirements into the enquiry. A complete brief lets the factory calculate fittings, container loading and lead time before production starts.
QUOTE CHECKLIST
Prepare for a quote
- Application and safety level
- Total run and segments
- Fence height and opening
- Wire and finish
- Posts, spacing and footing
- Gates, corners and terrain
- Quantity, packing and destination
- Drawings, photos and lead time