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Gabions and Reno Mattresses

Gabion Baskets are rock filled wire boxes that provide stabilization and structure for many construction applications. Most gabions are filled on site with rocks, sand, or concrete aggregate mix. The boxes are then stacked, interlocked, and tied back to form a structure that will prevent natural erosion from occurring.

Galvanized Gabion Baskets

Double twisted galvanized steel wire mesh basket

Wire meets ASTM A975 Style 1 Coating

Connect multiple gabion baskets to construct monolithic structure

Benefits

Permeable

Flexible

Thicker diameter wire for high mechanical performance

Applications

Retaining walls

Erosion control

Coastal protection

Check dams

Beach restorations

Architectural applications

Our Gabion Baskets are manufactured from double twisted hexagonal wire mesh. The high quality galvanized steel wire mesh meets ASTM A975. The wire mesh creates a box-like structure with internal cells. Connect multiple containers together to create a flexible monolithic structure.

Gabion Baskets are shipped flat and assembled on site. Fasten together multiple gabions together with Lacing Wire and/or Hog Rings. You can choose from either Galvanized Hog Rings or Stainless Steel Hog Rings. Once you have assembled your Gabion Baskets, fill them with rock, sand, stone or concrete per site specifications. If you need on-site installation assistance, inquire with our sales team.

L x W x H (ft)	Number of Cells
6′ x 3′ x 1′	2
6′ x 3′ x 1.5′	2
6′ x 3′ x 3′	2
9′ x 3′ x 1′	3
9′ x 3′ x 1.5′	3
9′ x 3′ x 3′	3
12′ x 3′ x 1′	4
12′ x 3′ x 1.5′	4
12′ x 3′ x 3′	4

If your project specifies a different size, please contact our sales team for custom sizes.

Wire Specification

Galvanized Gabion Specification

Installation Guide

PoliMac™ Coated Gabion Baskets

Gabion coated with abrasion resistant polymer coating

Double twisted wire mesh meets ASTM A975 Style 3 Coating

Designed for long service life

Benefits*

10x resistance to abrasion

2x resistance to chemical aggressions

4x superior performance in cold weather environments

4x resistance to UV degradation

*compared to uncoated gabion

Applications

Retaining walls

Erosion control

Coastal protection

Check dams

Beach restorations

Architectural applications

PolicMac coated Gabion Baskets are manufactured from double twisted hexagonal wire mesh and coated with a high abrasion resistant polymer coating. The wire mesh used to manufacture PolicMac Gabion Baskets meets ASTM A975 style 3 coating.

The polymer coating adds an extra layer of protection against aggressive environments where additional protection against corrosion is required. This includes salt water environments, heavily acidic soils and sites that need longer service life.

Gabion Baskets are shipped flat and assembled on site. Fasten together multiple gabions together with Lacing Wire and/or Hog Rings. You can choose from either Galvanized Hog Rings or Stainless Steel Hog Rings. Once you have assembled your Gabion Baskets, fill them with rock, sand, stone or concrete per site specifications. If you need on-site installation assistance, inquire with our sales team.

L x W x H (ft)	Number of Cells
6′ x 3′ x 1′	2
6′ x 3′ x 1.5′	2
6′ x 3′ x 3′	2
9′ x 3′ x 1′	3
9′ x 3′ x 1.5′	3
9′ x 3′ x 3′	3
12′ x 3′ x 1′	4
12′ x 3′ x 1.5′	4
12′ x 3′ x 3′	4

If your project specifies a different size, please contact our sales team for custom sizes.

Wire Specification

PoliMac Coated Gabion Specification

Installation Guide

Reno Mattress

Wire mesh structure similar to gabion design but only 12-inches tall

6×8 double twisted wire mesh per ASTM A975

Available with PolicMac™ coating

Benefits

More effective than rip rap

Easy to install

Reduces material (compared to rip rap)

Applications

Channel lining

River bank protection

A Reno Mattress is very similar to a gabion basket. Both structures are made of double twisted wire mesh that creates cage-like containers. Just like gabions, the Reno Mattress is filled with rock and stone on site.

The key difference between a Reno Mattress and a gabion basket is the product’s size. The Mattress is rectangular and has a maximum height of 12-inches. The size and shape make it ideal for channel lining and river bank protection.

Reno Mattresses are divided into diaphragm cells that are typically 3-feet wide by 9-feet long. Mattresses are connected with Lacing Wire and/or Hog Rings which can be galvanized or stainless steel.

Gabion Mattresses can be PoliMac™ coated for additional protection against corrosive elements like salt water and acidic soils.