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Product Highlights
- Long-term erosion control - Designed for wetland protection and bank stabilisation.
- Flexible mesh design - Wire mesh gabions filled with granite for natural durability.
- Supports vegetation growth - Ideal for use with Coir Logs and live planting systems.
SKU GT247883
Gabion Rock Rolls are used as permanent gabion to prevent washout and scour in your wetland environment. Rock Rolls can be used to provide a solid foundation for Coir Logs or Coir Pallets and Sods. From here, the roots of growing plants can quickly grow into the voids of the rock rolls to provide long term erosion control and bank support.
Gabion Rock Rolls offer a durable, low-impact solution for erosion control, ideal for shoreline reinforcement and natural habitat restoration. Acting as flexible gabion baskets, these mesh-wrapped rock cores are used to prevent washout, stabilise slopes, and protect high-flow riverbanks. They are often installed below Coir Logs, Pallets, or Sods, allowing plant roots to develop into the rock matrix for added long-term stability.
- Ideal for riversides, wetlands, and tidal inlets where structural gabion baskets are unsuitable.
- Used in soft bank engineering to anchor coir systems or geotextiles in place.
- Facilitates root development for native wetland planting schemes.
- Serves as a substitute for rigid wire mesh gabions in inaccessible areas.
- Provides rapid, deployable erosion control without mechanical installation.
Each unit is formed using high-strength polypropylene netting with a 45 mm mesh aperture, filled with graded granite stone (70–130 mm). The result is a resilient yet adaptable structure that performs like traditional wire mesh gabions while offering easier handling and faster installation. Gabion Rock Rolls integrate into the landscape seamlessly, promoting vegetation growth and ecological regeneration.
Gabion baskets like these are key components in green engineering and flood defence schemes. Available in 300 mm and 400 mm diameters with a 2 m roll length, they are compatible with biodegradable matting and geotextiles, helping retain fines and support re-vegetation. The design allows easy pairing with other bank protection tools including Brushwood Faggots, Coir Logs, and Chestnut Posts.
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Gabion Baskets for Wetland Reinforcement:
Gabion Rock Rolls serve as a flexible form of gabion basket tailored for soft engineering applications. They’re filled with granite and wrapped in a high-tensile mesh, providing structural weight and resilience in fast-flowing environments. Frequently used in partnership with coir erosion control units for integrated bank reinforcement.
Mesh Gabions for Riverbank Protection:
Unlike rigid gabion cages, these mesh gabions conform to terrain contours, making them ideal for locations with uneven or unstable soils. They can be stacked, overlapped, or laid in parallel, and are commonly placed under filter fabric to retain fines and allow vegetation to grow through.
Wire Mesh Gabions Supporting Vegetation:
Used below Coir Logs or Pallets, the mesh design enables plants to root through both the netting and granite fill. This creates a living barrier that continues to strengthen over time. By reducing erosion and establishing vegetation, wire mesh gabions also improve water quality and biodiversity.
Durability and Installation:
Each roll has a rated tensile strength of 3.2 kN and comes in 2 m lengths. Depending on design requirements, engineers may specify different stone sizes or pairing with chestnut stakes. These gabion baskets are maintenance-free once installed and designed for long-term field performance.
| Diameter | 300mm, 400mm |
| Netting Mesh Size | 45mm |
| Roll Length | 2m |
| Netting Polymer | Polypropylene |
| Netting Tensile Strength | 3.2kN / mesh (CEN/TC/53) |
| Netting Yarn Type | 5mm knotless multifilament |
| Stone Fill | Granite Stone 70–130mm or as specified by engineer |
| Target Weight | 300mm = 240kg/roll, 400mm = 360kg |
What are Gabion Rock Rolls used for?
They are used as flexible gabion baskets to protect wetland edges, riversides, and watercourses from erosion and scour.
How do mesh gabions support planting?
The mesh allows vegetation roots to anchor into the granite fill, supporting long-term stabilisation and improved biodiversity.
Can they replace traditional wire mesh gabions?
Yes. In soft ground or irregular sites, they offer greater flexibility and faster installation than rigid cages.
What fill material is required?
They are pre-filled or site-filled with 70–130 mm granite. Always confirm size with your engineer.
