When homeowners think about revamping the exterior of their homes, a myriad of options come to mind.
But not all solutions marry aesthetics, privacy, and durability as effortlessly as gabion walls.
Enter the latest project by Gabion Baskets, deftly executed under the watchful eye of our Johannesburg Project Manager, Boet Oelofse.
Quick Turnaround, Impressive Results
The job took off at an Edenvale residence early Monday morning, 11 September 2023.
By Wednesday afternoon word came in – the project was wrapped up. That’s the efficiency we’re talking about!
The homeowners had initially installed palisades between the columns of their boundary wall. However, the need for privacy and a desire for a more organic touch led to a shift in design thinking. The palisades were removed, leaving a space ready to be transformed.
The Gabion Basket Solution
Given the 250mm width of the wall, our team’s approach was meticulous. We tailored gabion baskets, fastening them securely with base plates.
The filling? Gorgeous, robust rocks that were delivered the previous Friday. With the project kick-started on Monday by Boet and his dedicated team, the transformation was swift, wrapping up in just three days.
Why Opt for Gabion Walls for Your Home?
Low Maintenance: Say goodbye to regular touch-ups or extensive upkeep. Gabion walls require minimal attention post-installation.
Easy Cleaning: No special solutions or techniques needed. A splash of water is all it takes to keep it looking pristine.
Natural Aesthetics: With rocks as the primary element, gabion walls exude a natural charm, seamlessly blending with any outdoor setting.
Durability: Gabion walls are built to withstand the test of time. Invest once, and you’re set for a lifetime.
Eco-friendly: Gabion walls use natural materials, making them a sustainable choice for the environmentally-conscious homeowner.
Sound Insulation: Beyond aesthetics, the rock fill acts as a natural buffer against heat and external noises.
With these advantages and more, gabion walls are increasingly becoming a go-to choice for homeowners looking to redefine their outdoor spaces. And with Gabion Baskets‘ unmatched expertise, the process becomes even more seamless.
Considering a facelift for your home’s exterior? Why not get in touch and see how a gabion wall could be the transformative touch you’re searching for?
South African manufactured Class-A Galvanised or with Grey PVC coated Hexagonal woven mesh or Square Weldmesh baskets and mattresses.
Protect the integrity of your gabion basket installation with high-quality geotextiles between your gabion structures and the soil.
Sandbags are an ideal solution when it comes to soil erosion protection, and diverting floodwaters away from sensitive installations or homes.
These blankets promote vegetation growth when combined with your gabion structure and help retain the important topsoil.
Heavy rocks need heavy transport. Our Barrows were specially designed to transport our quality products.
Hexagonal woven mesh is the perfect product for rockfall mesh netting and to cover large areas of river mattresses quickly.
Fully made up Gabion baskets or mesh rolls/panels are offered for more flexible use on building or civil engineering construction sites.
This cylindrical-shaped sack gabion is filled to 75% capacity with rock and used in restricted areas or to act as foundation for gabion river structures.
Only need a small retaining wall up to 1.5m height? Why not use local rock with our small 300 x 300mm cross-section Gab-Bloc Gabion?
The smaller Garden Gabion can be used at home for terracing and smaller Gabion retaining walls, or even internal feature/ decorative walls, or raised garden beds.
We offer a custom designed, suited to feature aesthetically pleasing Gabion Planter feature which is sure to turn heads and get lots of interest.
These units are suitable for filling with earth, sand, gravel, crushed rock and other granular materials.
We supply non weathered rock for gabion and rip rap protection and feature structures, many colors are available, size 100-250mm.
We supply a tool kit that makes the installation process much easier and neater.