3 types of Gabion fence

What is a gabion fence?

An example of a structure constructed from metal wire cages or baskets filled with stones, pebbles, or like materials is a gabion fence. These fences are employed for several purposes, such as decorative barriers, erosion control, retaining walls, and landscaping.

Gabion Fence  Size and Type:

Typically, steel wire for gabion wire mesh is coated with PVC, galfan, or hot dip galvanized coatings to prevent corrosion.

Depending on the size of the stones or rocks used for filling, the wire mesh panels’ mesh size, or opening size, can vary from 2 inches to 4 inches (50 mm to 100 mm) or greater.

Wire Diameter:

The wire diameter of gabion fence panels commonly ranges from 0.12 inches to 0.36 inches (3 mm to 9 mm), with thicker wires providing greater strength and durability.

Gabion Fence Dimensions:

There are several sizes and styles of gabion fences to choose from, such as square, rectangular, and cylindrical.

Rectangular gabion baskets typically have lengths between 3 and 6 feet (0.9 and 1.8 meters), widths between 1 and 3 feet (0.3 and 0.9 meters), and heights between 1 and 3 feet (0.3 and 0.9 meters)

Surface treatment of gabion fence:

In order to increase gabion mesh’s longevity, resistance to corrosion, and general durability, surface treatment is essential. The following are typical surface treatments for gabion mesh:

1.Galvanization

Durability: Provides excellent resistance to corrosion and fits well in most environmental settings.
Uses: Commonly employed in outdoor settings for erosion control and retaining walls.
Electro-galvanization: Method: An electrochemical method is used to apply a thinner layer of zinc.
Generally speaking, cheaper than hot-dip galvanization.
Durability: Suitable in milder climates, but offers less protection than hot-dip galvanization.

2. PVC Coating

• Procedure: After the galvanized wire has been coated with a layer of polyvinyl chloride (PVC).
  Benefits include increased resistance to corrosion.
  extra defense against harm from the elements.
  available in a range of hues for visual appeal.
  Applications: Perfect for severely corrosive locations, maritime settings, and ornamental purposes.

  3. The Galfan Coating

  Procedure: An alloy of zinc and aluminum (usually 95% zinc and 5% aluminum) is applied to the wire.
  Durability: Provides better protection against corrosion than regular galvanization.
  Benefits: Increased durability and robustness in challenging conditions.
  Uses: When long-term endurance is essential, notably in severely corrosive conditions.

Comparison of Surface Treatments

Galvanization: Low cost, common application, moderate to strong resistance to corrosion.
PVC Coating: improved defense, tough environment suitability, and flexible aesthetics.
Galfan Coating: More durable than regular galvanization, with a longer lifespan and superior resistance to corrosion.

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