Basecourse compaction

When placing 100mm depth of basecourse or greater, you will need to use a plate compactor

Proper compaction, eliminates future consolidation, and foundation settlement.

Sand Blind

Some contractors place thin layer of sand over the basecourse for final foundation leveling.

This should not be done on sites that have high groundwater flows.

Stepped foundation example

Concrete ledges were cast into the bedrock,

The concrete foundations were based on the gabion basket sizes being installed.

Foundation questions

If you have any other gabion foundation questions, please email us some pics of your site with your questions.

Concrete foundations

Gabion walls rarely require a concrete foundation, here is an example. If your site has groundwater problems, consider using galv coated reinforcing steel

Double width base gabion

The extra width of the base gabion improves, wall stability, and reduces the bearing load on the subsoil,

Spreading the load over a larger area, allows gabion walls to be built on weaker subsoils without expensive foundations.