The package includes really everything you need to assemble the gabions: from nuts to screws, as well as ties (which prevent the gabion from deforming over time). Moreover, ECCOfence KIT gabions are quick and easy to install thanks to useful installation instructions that explain everything step by step. There is an appropriate ECCOfence KIT for every project.
ECCOfence KIT gabions are available in four heights: 50, 100, 150 and 200 cm. You can still adjust the height by placing the bottom deeper into the ground. More info on this can be found here.
The gabion is always 20 cm wide and 201 cm long. Using a disk cutter and a pair of cutters, you can easily adjust ECCOfence KIT in length.
Professional all-in-one construction kit
The professional kit includes everything you need to assemble the gabions: not only the panels, sides, feet, anchor bolts, ties (which prevent the gabion from deforming over time) but also the necessary nuts, screws, washers… Also, each package includes universal instructions that explain the step-by-step installation to you.
All you need to provide yourself is concrete (consider the bearing capacity of the soil) and your tools (diamond drill Ø 12, ring spanner 13-19 mm, hammer and disk cutter).
Can be assembled and filled on site
You don’t need a crane or forklift to install ECCOfence Alubox gabions! You can easily assemble and fill the gabion yourself. ECCOfence Alubox gabions can be filled with ECCOfence fillings (Belgian Blue stone, Rouge Belge, Carrara split, Grafrado, Lava or Balthasar) or you can choose another stone or wood chips of your choice.
Easy and quick assembly
ECCOfence KIT gabions were designed to be as user-friendly as possible. ECCOfence KIT gabions can be assembled in no time. No need to fiddle with hundreds of clamps to fasten the various parts together and expensive pliers. Moreover, the panel is already adjusted to the height of your gabion. So KIT 200 has a panel that is 200 cm high. This way, there is no need to place several overlapping panels on top of each other, making the stones less visible. The meshes are 50 x 50 mm, allowing you to choose from a wide range of stones.
Easy customisable
ECCOfence Alubox has a standard length of 201 cm. Do you only need a wall of about 1 meter length? No problem! You can easily customise the gabion, by trimming the base with a disk cutter and the wire mesh panels with a pair of cutters. After adjustment, spray it with zinc alu spray!
Subtle transition between gabions
ECCOfence KIT gabions were developed in such a way that the transition between two gabions is very subtle. The gabions can also be very easily attached to one another by means of the holes in the sides provided, so that the gabions are always in a nice, straight line.
Corresponding KIT Bags available
A common problem with gabions is knowing the right amount of filling or the right size of the stones. Thanks to ECCOfence KIT Bags, this problem is a thing of the past. We offer a range of 6 different fillings (Belgian Blue stone, Rouge Belge, Carrara split, Grafrado, Lava and Balthasar). Not only is the size of the stones perfectly adapted to ECCOfence KIT gabions, but we also measure the required filling for you. So you can be sure that you obtain the right filling. ECCOfence KIT Bags exist in 4 sizes for the 4 corresponding ECCOfence KIT gabions:
- KIT Bag 50 for ECCOfence KIT 50
- KIT Bag 100 for ECCOfence KIT 100
- KIT Bag 150 for ECCOfence KIT 150
- KIT Bag 200 for ECCOfence KIT 200
You can recognize ECCOfence KIT Bags by the logo on the bag.
Little loss of space due to narrow width
ECCOfence KIT gabions are only 20 cm wide. As a result, they provide only a slight loss of space, but do not lose their strength. For this reason, ECCOfence KIT gabions can safely be used to protect parking lots, buildings and as retaining walls.
Raised gabions
ECCOfence KIT (and PRO) gabions can be placed on feet. Raised gabions have 3 major advantages:
- Place the gabions on feet to prevent contamination of the bottom layer of stones by splashing water and lower the maintenance of the gabions.
- Raised gabions allow light at the bottom of the gabion.
- Raised gabions allow small animals to crawl under the gabion, so biodiversity is not disturbed. In addition, you can sow grass or plant plants under the gabions.
Choose between 6 types of stones
To fill ECCOfence KIT gabions, you can choose between 6 types of ECCOfence stones:
- Belgian Blue stone – a blue-gray rubble stone with a size of 40-63 mm
- Rouge Belge – Belgian red limestone with a specific pattern of white and greyish veins and a size of 60-100 mm
- Carrara split – a white boulder with a size of 60-100 mm
- Grafrado – a beige crushed stone with a size of 60-90 mm
- Lava – a rounded pebble in beige, blue, and grey, with a grain size of 40–60 mm
- Balthasar – a brown-grey porous gravel extracted from Eifel lava, with a grain size of 40–80 mm
Fence
ECCOfence is the ideal for fencing or the replacement of traditional fencing in wire or wood. ECCOfence is a high quality product that requires virtually no maintenance and has a very long lifespan (unlike e.g., wood that can eventually discolour or even rot). ECCOfence involves little loss of space (Alubox only 16.5 cm wide and KIT & PRO 20 cm) without sacrificing safety. ECCOfence consists of full wire mesh panels, up to a height of 200 cm, so you don’t have the noticeable transitions that occur with block fencing.
Terrace
Do you wish to close off your terrace? Then you can definitely choose ECCOfence. ECCOfence gabions have a natural look and fit both modern and more rural surroundings.
Protection of buildings
In addition, you can also use ECCOfence gabions to protect buildings or commercial premises, as they are solidly anchored in concrete.
Parking place marker
ECCOfence gabion can also be used to mark parking spaces or bicycle parkings.
Publicity
Do you wish to promote your company? ECCOfence can help you with that, thanks to the modern and high quality gabions, your company logo or slogan will catch the eye immediately.
Retaining wall
ECCOfence can also be used as retaining walls, thanks to their anchoring in concrete they have a very high load-bearing capacity. You just need to apply a cloth where the soil presses against the gabion to avoid erosion and you’re done.
When you choose ECCOfence KIT gabions, you are choosing an all-in-one package. The package includes not only the gabion with the panels, sides, bottom and top panel, but also all the necessary anchor bolts (for solid anchoring in the ground), screws, nuts, ties with wooden blocks and even cover caps. All accessoiries are inclued in the all-in-one package. ECCOfence is always placed on concrete so that it is firmly anchored. You can install ECCOfence KIT both on feet (less maintenance) or directly onto the concrete foundation. To install ECCOfence KIT gabions, proceed as follows:
1. Concrete foundation
When installing ECCOfence KIT, you must always provide a solid concrete foundation (min. 350 kg cement/m³) that is level. There are several possibilities: OPTION 1: Installation on a concrete ring beam at least 50 cm wide (length of ring beam depends on length of wall) and at least 30 cm deep. The fast-setting concrete is always poured on the bearing surface. OPTION 2: Concrete footing in fast-setting concrete that is poured on site with fast-setting concrete. The footing should be at least 50 x 50 x 50 cm and at start on the bearing ground. OPTION 3: Use ECCOfence foot. The foot already has the required size and composition. A concrete foundation needs at least 1 week of curing time.
2. Mark the placement of the anchor bolts
Mark out the anchor bolts using the ECCOfence KIT foot. The first foot serves as the reference foot to determine the distance.
3. Drilling holes in the foundation
Drill the holes in the concrete using a diamond drill (Ø 12).
4. Tighten the anchor bolts
Hammer the anchor bolts into the concrete and tighten the nuts.
5. Placing the first foot
Place the first foot onto the anchor bolts and screw on the nuts. Check that the base is level and, if necessary, adjust using the nuts. Cut the anchor bolts using a disk cutter and place the cover caps on it.
6. Placing base plate on the foot
Place the base plate on the foot and place the second base plate. There are markings on the feet which indicate to where the base plate should be placed.
7. Placing the second foot
For the second foot, repeat steps 2 through 5.
8. Placing the side
Place the first side + reinforcing plate on the first foot and base plate and fasten it. Then fasten the side and reinforcement plate together.
9. Placing the second side
Place the side + reinforcement plate on the second foot and attach it. Then fasten the side and reinforcement plate together.
10. Slide the panels into the gabion
Slide the panels into the gabion.
11. Placing the ties
Place the bottom row of ties (they keep the gabion from deforming). The instructions show where to place the ties. It is very important to follow this carefully. Next, place the wooden blocks on the ties. The wooden blocks protect the ties during filling.
12. Filling the first level of the gabion
Fill the gabion to just above the ties and the wooden blocks. Carefully remove the wooden blocks. In order to obtain a better density, tap the gabion with a wooden mallet (to allow the stones to settle further).
13. Fill the subsequent levels
Repeat steps 11 and 12 for the following levels.
14. Attaching the upper panel
Place the top panel on the gabion and secure it with the plastic strips.
The standard dimensions of ECCOfence KIT gabions are (lxwxh* in cm):
- ECCOfence KIT 50: 201 x 20 x 50 cm
- ECCOfence KIT 100: 201 x 20 x 100 cm
- ECCOfence KIT 150: 201 x 20 x 150 cm
- ECCOfence KIT 200: 201 x 20 x 200 cm
* The height of the feet (9 cm) of the gabions is included. The following items are included in an ECCOfence KIT package:
- 2 feet: these are hot-dipped galvanized. Width of foot is 34 cm, distance from center of anchor bolt to center of anchor bolt is 29 cm. The total height of the foot is 9.4 cm. The foot is also contains with 2 fitting points for calibrating the base plate.
- 1 base plate of 201 cm long and 20 cm wide: V-profile in sendzimir of 215 g/m², the length of the base plate is made so that it automatically calibrates the distance between 2 feet in order to perfectly fit the nets. The base plate is reinforced, which makes it possible for the gabion to be placed on feet. The advantage of raised gabions is that the bottom layer of stones of the gabion will not get dirty by splashing water.
- 2 panels: they are treated with a 340 g/m² zinc and aluminium alloy as standard. The wire meshes are 4 mm wide and 50 x 50 mm.
- 2 sides with reinforcing plates : these are groved plates in sendzimir 215 g/m². Thanks to the reinforced sides, the risk of bending in the gabion is reduced to a minimum. Several holes are provided to compensate for height differences. From a height of 1 meter, an additional reinforcement angle is provided. Holes are also already provided in the side plates for attaching several ECCOfence KIT gabions to each other (so that they stand in a nice, straight line). If desired, you can optionally order a wire mesh side panel so that the stones are also visible from the side.
- 1 upper panel of 201 cm long. These also have a 340 g/m² zinc-aluminum alloy. The wire meshes are 4 mm wide and 50 x 50 mm. The top panel is bent at the side, making it very easy to install the gabion. The top panel is then secured with 6 plastic strips (also included in the package).
- Connecting hooks or ties (6 for KIT 50, 24 for KIT 100, 36 for KIT 150 and 48 for KIT 200): these are specially designed to fix the panels both outward and inward. This prevents the panels from falling against each other during filling and ensures that they will not bend over time. Also included in the package are 6 wooden blocks that protect the ties during filling.
- 4 anchor bolts M12. The anchor bolts are 12 mm in diameter and a depth of 85 mm. One anchor bolt can bear 2,150 kg, which is an enormous amount of weight. Feel free to purchase the wedge bolts from another manufacturer. Because the anchor bolt must be sufficiently anchored, it should always be set in concrete (min. 350 kg cement/m³). So this may not be anchored with stabelised sand.
- The package also includes all the nuts, bolts and even cover caps. All you need to provide yourself is concrete (consider the bearing capacity of the soil) and your tools (diamond drill Ø 12, ring spanner 13-19 mm, hammer and disk cutter).
Optional additional order:
- A side panel (340 g/m² zinc-aluminum alloy). This is only needed if you want the stones to be visible from the side. You do not need this if the gabions start and end against a wall or hedge, for example.
- Foot for angles. This special foot can be used for 90° angles as well as other angles.
- Finally, you can also optionally order energy-efficient LED lighting to mount at the bottom of the gabion.
The ideal size for filling ECCOfence KIT, depending on the shape of the stones, is between 40 mm and 100 mm. The required filling expressed in m³ is:
- ECCOfence KIT 50: 0,17 m³
- ECCOfence KIT 100: 0,38 m³
- ECCOfence KIT 150: 0,59 m³
- ECCOfence KIT 200: 0,80 m³
