How to Build a Gabion Fence
GABION FENCE INSTALLATION GUIDE STEP 1 - LAYING OUT THE SITE Start by laying out the wall using a string line and line level or a carpenters level mounted on a long straight edge (usually 2"x4" - 12' long) and check that the pad is level in both directions. STEP 2 - PROVIDE A FIRM AND LEVEL BASE Using a hoe or flat shovel, remove any grass, weeds or top soil. If the soil is hard, you may be able to put your gabion wall directly on the existing soil. If you have sandy or clay soil, you will need to replace about 6" depth with compacted gravel or a concrete footer, otherwise the soil might slump under the weight. If you are not planning to vegetate the wall, use brush killer (Round Up) to destroy any weeds or roots then cover over with geotextile fabric. STEP 3 - GABION REINFORCEMENT - INSTALL SUPPORT COLUMNS There is virtually no structural integrity in the wire of a narrow width gabion wall. These walls will require internal support posts imbedded in concrete and s...