GABIONS

What is a gabion?​​​​​​​
Gabion is derived from the Italian word meaning large cage and is a cage, cylinder or box that is filled with stone, sand or even concrete. Gabions are called galvanized wire and metal nets that are shaped like cages and are filled with large and small stones and rubble and have different functions. The stones inside the gabion are stacked dry.​​​​​​​

Gabion usage history​​​​​​​
One of the first applications of gabions was in military applications. In this way, they made large cages and filled them with stones and mud, and used them to protect buildings, equipment and military tools. In ancient Egypt, shelves were made of wood to prevent damage from the flooding of the Nile River, and after settling on the banks of rivers, they were filled with stone in the dry season to prevent water from advancing and causing damage during floods. Minimize it.

Gabion, what are the benefits?
Each material has advantages and for some applications it is given priority over other materials. For any type of application, you must first be familiar with the properties of the material. Some of the benefits of gabion are: Long service life: Due to the galvanized mesh of the gabion, this structure does not corrode against moisture and air. Flexibility: Gabion flexibility in that it can be created in various forms and deforms without fracture if it is on unstable ground or moving water. Permeability: Gabion with its porous structure has drainage and does not need to install drainage. High strength: Due to the fact that the components of the gabion, ie the net and the stones inside it, are strong and durable materials, it causes high strength of this structure. Economical and low cost: This feature applies to gabions if there are stone resources in the area, because if stone or mesh is not available in the area, it will cost a lot. Environmentally friendly: The structure of the gabion can be reused even if it is destroyed after a period of use because its stones are not damaged and are thrown away like garbage. And another point in this feature is that the gabion can be filled with recycled materials, in which case the waste material is used usefully. Easy installation: Gabion installation does not require special skills and is easy to do.

One of the attractive materials in landscaping and landscaping that has both a beautiful appearance and high strength is stone. Gabion is one of the elements that most landscape designers like and use for their designs in different areas. It may seem that gabion is used in landscaping only for decoration, but gabion in landscaping has both a practical and a decorative aspect, which we will introduce some of its applications in the following.

  • Gabions in the yard furniture
  • Decorative gabion as a beauty element
  • Gabionian vases
  • Gabion in combination with a waterfall
  • Gabion next to the green wall
  • Gabion fence
  • Gabion on the steps of the compound
  • Gabion Fireplace

Gabions in the yard furniture

These days, the furniture used in landscaping and landscaping as well as urban spaces is very diverse. Due to the flexibility of gabion in designing all kinds of furniture (sitting space) as well as its high strength against the weather, it can be used for different ideas. For example, a bench with a gabion structure and a sitting surface made of wood or other materials can increase the attractiveness of the area.​​​​​​​

Decorative gabion as a beauty element

Gabions can be used to design different elements of the area and urban urban spaces in different forms and shapes. In this case, the combination of gabion elements and proper lighting with it makes the space more beautiful. For example, a gabion screen can be a background for the entrance panels of a space such as a restaurant, complex, etc. Or use the gabion as a sculpture.

Gabionian vases

Gabion vases are actually flower boxes with a gabion look. The combination of plant and stone in the gabion structure creates modern and stylish structures. The stones used in gabion vases can be different colors or monochrome. Also, the shape of the vase is chosen according to your needs and tastes, and there are not many restrictions in choosing the shape of the vase.

Gabion in combination with a waterfall

One of the interesting ideas for the waterfall is the combination of water and the structure of the gabion. Sometimes a gabion, in the form of a pond filled with water and a fountain in the middle, plays the role of a fountain in your yard. Also, if you are looking for a wall waterfall design for your yard, Gabion can form the background of a waterfall wall. The combination of water and stone completes the sense of nature in your yard.

Gabion next to the green wall

The green wall that is used in the interior and exterior of the building is more beautiful by being placed next to a wall with a gabion view. In this case, the wall with a gabion facade has a decorative use.

Gabion fence

One of the applications of gabions in landscaping is to create fences and protection. This gabion can be used to build a hedge around a garden or around a children's playground or to separate the seating area from other spaces. In designing a wall or fence using gabions, this structure can be combined with other materials.

Gabion Fireplace​​​​​​​

Fireplaces are one of the elements of landscaping that their existence in the cold season seems necessary. The gabion is a durable and suitable structure for covering the fireplace. In addition to the high strength of the gabion, the combination of stone with fire makes this combination more practical.