Gabions can be purchased in various sizes to suit the height and width of drop required.
Economical, especially if field stone is available.
Less costly than rock chutes, especially if rock must be trucked in.
Easy to transport, assemble and install.
Channel gradient is reduced, encouraging soil deposition and vegetative growth.
Gabions are flexible, allowing settlement or frost movement without fracture.
Little maintenance is required and they can remain as permanent structures.