ADVANTAGES OF DURA-WELD GABIONS

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PRE-ASSEMBLED IN FACTORY

DURA-WELD™ Gabions come pre-assembled in the factory with hinged panels folded flat for shipping and ease of unloading. They are easily expanded and ready to fill with rocks

PERMEABLE

Unlike rigid steel and concrete retaining structures, DURA-WELD™ Gabions are resistant to hydrostatic pressure build up in earthen or marine environments

BETTER SHAPE CONTROL

DURA-WELD™ Gabions provide shape control superior to twisted or woven wire fabric. Internal diaphragms and preformed corner stiffeners brace adjacent panels and add stiffness for more shape control

LOW COST

Gabion structures using DURA-WELD™ Gabions can be built almost anywhere with unskilled labor and often without the use of heavy equipment

ENVIRONMENT FRIENDLY

DURA-WELD™ Gabions have less impact on the environment than concrete and other construction materials

AESTHETICALLY PLEASING

DURA-WELD™ Gabions have a natural appearance and furthur enhanced when combined with plants & vegetation growth

DURABLE

Low carbon welded wire mesh ensure maximum strength and PVC coated wire offers double the protection against corrosion than galvanized finish wire

ADAPTABLE

DURA-WELD™ Gabions are designed for high velocity water flow. Spaces between rocks help dissipate energy and provide positive drainage. They are often used in environmentally sensitive locations such as marine applications

LONG LASTING

DURA-WELD™ Gabions can last a lifetime, depending on the environment, application and surface coating

STRONG

The fastening materials (heavy formed spiral binders and lacing wire) ensure that the units act as one strong monolithic structure

FLEXIBLE

DURA-WELD™ Gabions can fit into tight spaces and accommodate significant soil settlement. Winter freeze and thaw conditions have minimal impact to its structure

LOW MAINTENANCE

DURA-WELD™ Gabions are virtually maintenance free when erected and installed properly

QUICKER ASSEMBLY

Once expanded and place in position, DURA-WELD™ Gabions are securely interconnected with corkscrew type spiral binders at each vertical junction. Time studies have shown that welded wire baskets install at a rate that reduces labor by at least 40% compared to twisted wire gabions

ASTM A974-97

DURA-WELD™ Gabions and mattresses meet ASTM A974-97 requirements with regard to the materials of construction and method of manufacture. ASTM A974-97 also establishes minimum requirements for pre-assembly of the baskets and mattresses for shipping. The steel wire mesh used in constructing a DURA-WELD gabion  can be plain steel, stainless steel, galvanized or galvanized and PVC coated. Stainless steel and PVC coated gabions are typically used in applications where greater durability or an environmentally blended appearance is desired.

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