Advantages of gabion baskets:
· Gabion baskets strength lies in their double twisted hexagonal mesh of steel wire which is reinforced by selvedges of heavier wire running along the edges.
· The base section is divided into compartments to restrict the movement of stone and strengthen the structure.
· The lid is supplied as a separate panel.
· The wire will not unravel even when cut.
· Assembly is easy, requiring no specialized labor and nearby rock is used for fill.
· Free drainage and 30-35% voids allow vegetation to grow.