When to Use Galvanized Gabion Baskets？

How long will Galvanised Gabion Baskets last?

Arriving at a defined life expectancy of your galvanised steel gabion basket will depend on a number of factors influencing the potential corrosion of the steel. Time of Wetness - This denotes the length of time the metal is covered by water allowing the corrosion process to take place. Salt in the Air - The closer you live to the ocean, the more salt in the air. Airborne salinity increases the potential for corrosion to occur. Pollution in the air - The amount of sulfur dioxide in the air will contribute to the degradation of the galvanised coating.

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In summary, it comes down to where the gabion baskets will be located. Thankfully, many studies have been done over the last 50 years to help paint an accurate picture of what to expect. View the below map below and find out which classification your property falls:

Corrosive Category C1
Corrosivity = Very Low
Locations = Desert zone

Corrosive Category C2
Corrosivity = Low
Locations = Temperate zone with low pollution & Desert zone

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Corrosive Category C3
Corrosivity = Medium
Locations = Temperate zone with medium pollution & Subtropical and tropical zones with low pollution

It is worth noting that the GAA have recognised that in Australia, pollution is so low in most environments that it is generally considered that it can be ignored, other than for specific industrial applications or extreme traffic examples.

If you live in South East Queensland or Northern NSW, your property will be classified in corrosive category C2 or C3. There are other corrosive ratings however they have been excluded from this article as they are not relevant. If you wish to learn more about the different corrosive ratings of galvanised steel, I recommend reading the Atmospheric Corrosion Resistance of Hot Dip Galvanized Coatings available from the GAA website here.

The below graph shows the life expectancy before first maintenance is required. In a C3 category, it is 20 years and C2 category, it is 50+ years remembering that the coating thickness of the steel wire is 39.2 microns.

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