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Retaining wall is a structure that are designed and constructed to withstand lateral pressure of soil or hold back soil materials. The lateral
pressure could also be earth filling, liquid pressure, sand and other granular materials behind the retaining wall structure.
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GABILION WALL KEYSTONE
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CONCEPT
Gabion retaining walls is an old system using multi-celled, Keystone/ Interlocking retaining wall system is a modern Comply and better
rectangular wire mesh boxes which is filled with rocks or way and perfect for professionals looking to build a strong
other suitable materials wall without using concrete or mortar.

It’s employed for construction of erosion control This sturdy wall system with blocks which rely on a system
structures and used to stabilized steep slopes. of pins to remain in place, others come with a self-locking
flange, so they are very strong and more than capable of
retaining large hillsides.

It is employed for construction of erosion control structures

and also used to stabilized steep slopes.
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TIME SAVING (WALL ASSEMBLY)
Although gabion walls offer a good economic choice for Ease and speed of construction- Comply and better
most applications, they remain more difficult to install
than natural vegetated slopes or riprap. Gabion walls Keystone/ Interlocking retaining wall system was created to
require heavy equipment to construct, since mechanical provide a modern, easy-to-install, aesthetically appealing,
lifting is required to set heavy materials. This is a very time and structurally sound system as an alternate to boulder,
consuming work for preparing the wire mesh and filling it timber tie, concrete panel or cast-in-place retaining walls.
with the rocks and rubble.
Keystone is the easy-to-install solution for building
retaining walls. An interlocking pin connection system
ensures stability and durability.

It easily builds straight, curved or terraced walls to fit the

contours of your requirements. Installers prefer this
material because its lighter weight and flexible design which
make it easy to handle for ease of installation and speed of
construction.

AESTHETIC LOOK
Gabion structures have suffered a reputation for being Allow design creativity and flexibility and blends into Comply and better
unsightly and unnatural in landscape settings. The front- environmental landscape-
facing walls appear bland and mechanical in design, rather
than form natural-looking rock barriers. The part of the A Keystones/ Interlocking retaining wall systems is an
gabion wall embedded to the ground doesn’t have any elegant and timeless look that is highly functional as well.
significance for the aesthetic look. The aesthetic Besides beautiful looks and adding value to your property,
impression of the walls is minimal (as the wire basket can with the natural stone texture appearance features
be seen and algae may be present). unrivaled aesthetic options, cost saving versatility and
proven wall performance for creating a sturdy wall system
erosion control and creating a natural setting of successfully
blends rustic and modern aesthetics for an attractive
contemporary look that enhances the beauty of any
landscape.
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DURABILITY
The rocks and rubble within the structure do not Durable- Comply and better
determine its lifespan. The metal wires are always the first
things to go. This lifespan of the wire will depend on the The Keystone retaining wall system offers exceptional
exact type of metal used on the gabion and the contents durability, structural integrity and design flexibility for free-
of the soil. standing landscape walls and taller gravity walls. The
Some soils are more corrosive than others. Some soils interlocking pin system makes installation easy and ensures
have acids and naturals fluids that make metal rust and stable connections.
deteriorate over time. Usually, if a soil is wetter it will also
be more corrosive. It is robust and strong, available in standard and flush face
finishes ideal for both straight and curved walls. This sturdy
wall system is with blocks rely that on a system of pins to
remain in place, others come with a self-locking flange, so
they are very strong and more than capable of retaining
large hillsides. It’s employed for construction of erosion
control structures. It is also used to stabilized steep slopes.
MAINTENACE
If the rocks shift or become worn down inside the metal Because Keystones/ Interlocking retaining wall systems is Comply and better
baskets, the entire wall must be disassembled to reach the very strong and more than capable of retaining large
damaged area. For very tall gabion stacks, any damage to hillsides, it easy-to-maintained material that would last
the lower areas requires the removal of the upper wall longer and worry free.
elevations, which can be costly and time-consuming.
It is ideal for both straight and curved walls and features
Gabion walls must be inspected on a regular basis to interlocking pin connecting system that is best suited for
insure their integrity. They must also be immediately engineered walls. The interlocking pin connection system
inspected and evaluated after any heavy rain, which has ensures stability and durability to withstand heavy water
caused heavier than normal water flow. flow.