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🌟 #MakingDrainageBeautiful 🌟 Our mission is 🌟 #MakingDrainageBeautiful 🌟 Our mission is to help you elevate your #drainage from functional necessity to decorative focal point. “Dynamo” is just one of 31 trench grate patterns we have available, many designed to fit other manufacturers’ drain bodies. We want to make upgrading your drainage as easy and cost-effective as possible! Visit our website (link in bio) and use our product filter to search our grates by size, pattern and drain body you are using. 📷 @signaturesitesllc DESIGN: @ColliersEng PROJECT: #NewarkAve Pedestrian Mall PRODUCT: Dynamo 8” x 20” Heavy-Duty Trench Grate MATERIAL: Cast Ductile Iron • • • #Drainspotting #Draincover #Gears #LandscapeArchitecture #HardscapeDesign #CastIron #Craftsmanship #JerseyCity #Recycled #Sustainable #IronAgeDesigns #IronAge #IronAgeGrates #MadeinUSA

🌟 #MakingDrainageBeautiful 🌟

Our mission is to help you elevate your #drainage from functional necessity to decorative focal point. “Dynamo” is just one of 31 trench grate patterns we have available, many designed to fit other manufacturers’ drain bodies.

We want to make upgrading your drainage as easy and cost-effective as possible! Visit our website (link in bio) and use our product filter to search our grates by size, pattern and drain body you are using.

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DESIGN: @ColliersEng
PROJECT: #NewarkAve Pedestrian Mall
PRODUCT: Dynamo 8” x 20” Heavy-Duty Trench Grate
MATERIAL: Cast Ductile Iron
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✨ #CurbAppeal ✨ Our decorative cast metal grat ✨ #CurbAppeal ✨ Our decorative cast metal grates aren’t just for city streets—they bring elevated design and long-term function to residential spaces too. We have a wide variety of patterns and sizes available, many of which are designed to fit readily available, pre-formed drain bodies from major manufacturers. 📷: @SignatureSitesLLC DESIGN: @Fusco_Landscape_Architect PROJECT: Residence in #HewlettHarbor NY PRODUCT: Rain 6” x 24” heel-proof trench grates MATERIAL: #CastAluminum heat-treated to T6 • • • #DesignInspiration #ExteriorDesign #Driveway #DrivewayGoals #MetalCasting #DrainCover #HardscapeDesign #LandscapeArchitect #LandscapeDesigner #IronAge #IronAgeDesigns #IronAgeGrates #Sustainability #MadeInUSA

✨ #CurbAppeal ✨ Our decorative cast metal grates aren’t just for city streets—they bring elevated design and long-term function to residential spaces too. We have a wide variety of patterns and sizes available, many of which are designed to fit readily available, pre-formed drain bodies from major manufacturers.

📷: @SignatureSitesLLC
DESIGN: @Fusco_Landscape_Architect
PROJECT: Residence in #HewlettHarbor NY
PRODUCT: Rain 6” x 24” heel-proof trench grates
MATERIAL: #CastAluminum heat-treated to T6
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Our Interlaken Tree Grate, seen here in a striking Our Interlaken Tree Grate, seen here in a striking 5’ x 10’ format, proves that classic design never goes out of style—especially when scaled for today’s streetscapes. This grate’s larger footprint not only accommodates healthy tree growth but also makes a bold visual statement in plazas, promenades, and other pedestrian-priority spaces. 📷: @EnvirotechOutdoor DESIGN: @GiffelsWebster PROJECT: Brighton Streetscape PRODUCT: Interlaken 5’ Sq. Tree Grate arrayed with (4) 30” Sq. Grate Panels MATERIAL: #CastIron with Baked-on Oil Finish • • • @NationalASLA #WLAM2025 #ThisIsLandscapeArchitecture #UrbanTrees #Streetscape #LandscapeArchitecture #HardscapeDesign #ProtectTrees #IronAgeDesigns #IronAge #IronAgeGrates #Recycled #Sustainable #MadeInUSA

Our Interlaken Tree Grate, seen here in a striking 5’ x 10’ format, proves that classic design never goes out of style—especially when scaled for today’s streetscapes.

This grate’s larger footprint not only accommodates healthy tree growth but also makes a bold visual statement in plazas, promenades, and other pedestrian-priority spaces.

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DESIGN: @GiffelsWebster
PROJECT: Brighton Streetscape
PRODUCT: Interlaken 5’ Sq. Tree Grate arrayed with (4) 30” Sq. Grate Panels
MATERIAL: #CastIron with Baked-on Oil Finish
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This 🌍 #EarthDay, we’re celebrating the small This 🌍 #EarthDay, we’re celebrating the small details that make a big difference—like durable cast metal grates made to last for generations, not seasons. At Iron Age, sustainability isn’t a trend—it’s built into every product. From recycled/recyclable ♻️ materials to designs that support stormwater 💧 management and healthy tree 🌳 growth, we’re proud to create beautiful infrastructure that respects the planet. DESIGN: @BergerPartnership PROJECT: Copper River (part of the @AlaskaAir campus) PRODUCT: Custom #radius Rain #TrenchGrates with environmentally themed inlaid text MATERIAL: Raw #CastIron • • • @NationalASLA #WLAM2025 #ThisIsLandscapeArchitecture #SustainableDesign #GreenInfrastructure #LandscapeArchitecture #HardscapeDesign #StormwaterManagement #DrainCover #Bioswale #Drainage #IronAgeDesigns #IronAge #IronAgeGrates #Recycled #MadeInUSA

This 🌍 #EarthDay, we’re celebrating the small details that make a big difference—like durable cast metal grates made to last for generations, not seasons.

At Iron Age, sustainability isn’t a trend—it’s built into every product. From recycled/recyclable ♻️ materials to designs that support stormwater 💧 management and healthy tree 🌳 growth, we’re proud to create beautiful infrastructure that respects the planet.

DESIGN: @BergerPartnership
PROJECT: Copper River (part of the @AlaskaAir campus)
PRODUCT: Custom #radius Rain #TrenchGrates with environmentally themed inlaid text
MATERIAL: Raw #CastIron
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The top photo shows our Oblio tree grate as it loo The top photo shows our Oblio tree grate as it looked when first installed over 7 years ago. In the bottom photo, you’ll see what’s changed: the breakout rings have been removed to make room for the tree’s growth. That’s the beauty of a well-designed tree grate—growth is built in. Our breakout rings are designed to be easy to cut on site when the time comes, helping maintain tree health without compromising the surrounding hardscape. DESIGN: @SWTlivingDesign PROJECT: @Cortex_STL PRODUCT: Oblio 6’ Sq. Heel-Proof Tree Grate MATERIAL: Raw #CastIron • • • @NationalASLA #WLAM2025 #ThisIsLandscapeArchitecture #BeforeAndAfter #UrbanTrees #TreeCare #LandscapeArchitecture #IronAgeDesigns #IronAge #IronAgeGrates #Recycled #Sustainable #MadeInUSA

The top photo shows our Oblio tree grate as it looked when first installed over 7 years ago. In the bottom photo, you’ll see what’s changed: the breakout rings have been removed to make room for the tree’s growth.

That’s the beauty of a well-designed tree grate—growth is built in. Our breakout rings are designed to be easy to cut on site when the time comes, helping maintain tree health without compromising the surrounding hardscape.

DESIGN: @SWTlivingDesign
PROJECT: @Cortex_STL
PRODUCT: Oblio 6’ Sq. Heel-Proof Tree Grate
MATERIAL: Raw #CastIron
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Here’s a reminder from Iron Age president Mark A Here’s a reminder from Iron Age president Mark Armstrong to maintain your tree grates! 🌳 Keeping an eye on root flare and making timely breakout ring removals supports long-term tree vitality—and ensures your #streetscape matures as beautifully as the trees themselves. • • • @NationalASLA #WLAM2025 #ThisIsLandscapeArchitecture #TreeCare #UrbanTrees #NatureInTheCity #LandscapeArchitecture #IronAgeDesigns #IronAge #IronAgeGrates #Recycled #Sustainable #MadeInUSA

Here’s a reminder from Iron Age president Mark Armstrong to maintain your tree grates! 🌳

Keeping an eye on root flare and making timely breakout ring removals supports long-term tree vitality—and ensures your #streetscape matures as beautifully as the trees themselves.
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📍 #PlaceMaking 📍 @SFPublicWorks specified 📍 #PlaceMaking 📍 @SFPublicWorks specified this #custom planter fence for the #UpperHaight district in #SanFrancisco—and we’re loving how it’s holding up two years after installation! The intricate, historic design reflects the neighborhood’s unique blend of French and Victorian influences, all wrapped in its iconic #counterculture vibe. A timeless piece for a timeless part of the city. MATERIAL: #CastIron FINISH: Black #PowderCoat • • • @NationalASLA #WLAM2025 #ThisIsLandscapeArchitecture #WeDoCustom #PlanterFence #Planter #UrbanDesign #SanFranciscoStyle #PublicArt #Haight #HaightAshbury #LandscapeArchitecture #DesignInspiration #IronAgeDesigns #IronAge #IronAgeGrates #Recycled #Sustainable #MadeInUSA

📍 #PlaceMaking 📍

@SFPublicWorks specified this #custom planter fence for the #UpperHaight district in #SanFrancisco—and we’re loving how it’s holding up two years after installation!

The intricate, historic design reflects the neighborhood’s unique blend of French and Victorian influences, all wrapped in its iconic #counterculture vibe. A timeless piece for a timeless part of the city.

MATERIAL: #CastIron
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The generously spaced, angular lines of these styl The generously spaced, angular lines of these stylish custom grates not only provide ample drainage but also facilitate a nightly light show, allowing colorful LEDs 🔵🟢🔴 to shine up through the grates and illuminate the water wall above. Cast in silicon bronze, these grates will never rust, making them ideal for this recirculating water feature. • 📷 @ironagedesigns_rich PRODUCT: Custom Angle Joe 23” x 20” Trench Grates DESIGN: @J2DesignAZ INSTALLATION: Pacific Aquascape International PROJECT: #WaterTowerPlaza 📍 #GilbertAZ • • • #WaterWall #Fountain #WaterFeature #Drainage #BronzeCasting #CastBronze #NoRust #LandscapeArchitecture #HardscapeDesign #IronAge #IronAgeDesigns #IronAgeGrates #Sustainability #Recycled #MadeInUSA

The generously spaced, angular lines of these stylish custom grates not only provide ample drainage but also facilitate a nightly light show, allowing colorful LEDs 🔵🟢🔴 to shine up through the grates and illuminate the water wall above.

Cast in silicon bronze, these grates will never rust, making them ideal for this recirculating water feature.
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PRODUCT: Custom Angle Joe 23” x 20” Trench Grates
DESIGN: @J2DesignAZ
INSTALLATION: Pacific Aquascape International
PROJECT: #WaterTowerPlaza
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✨ #WithAgeComesBeauty ✨ We love to re-visit pr ✨ #WithAgeComesBeauty ✨ We love to re-visit project locations, documenting the aging of our castings over time. On our last trip to #SpokaneWA, we again found ourselves in The Nest plaza gathering space, designed by MT-LA for the @Kendall_Yards neighborhood, and featuring our #castiron Arizona tree grates. As you can see from these “before” and “after” images, our grates look even better now than when they were first installed 10 years ago! • 📷 @ironagedesigns_rich • • • #Oxidized #AgedIron #PedestrianPlaza #UrbanParks #LandscapeArchitecture #LandscapeArchitect #IronAge #IronAgeDesigns #IronAgeGrates #Sustainability #MadeInUSA

✨ #WithAgeComesBeauty ✨
We love to re-visit project locations, documenting the aging of our castings over time. On our last trip to #SpokaneWA, we again found ourselves in The Nest plaza gathering space, designed by MT-LA for the @Kendall_Yards neighborhood, and featuring our #castiron Arizona tree grates. As you can see from these “before” and “after” images, our grates look even better now than when they were first installed 10 years ago!
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Iron Age sales rep extraordinaire @CodyR628 snappe Iron Age sales rep extraordinaire @CodyR628 snapped this pic of his youngest checking out “what dad does for work.” Hands down winner of the cutest 😍 #IronAgeSighting 😍 yet! Be like Cody! Next time you find our grates in the wild, get down, take a 📷 and share it with us—we’d ❤️ to show you both off! PRODUCT: Locust 5” x 20” #TrenchGrate LOCATION: @TheDallasArboretum • • • #LookDown #DrainSpotting #DrainCover #Drainage #CastIron #HardscapeDesign #LandscapeArchitecture #IronAgeDesigns #IronAge #IronAgeGrates #Recycled #Sustainable #MadeInUSA

Iron Age sales rep extraordinaire @CodyR628 snapped this pic of his youngest checking out “what dad does for work.” Hands down winner of the cutest 😍 #IronAgeSighting 😍 yet!

Be like Cody! Next time you find our grates in the wild, get down, take a 📷 and share it with us—we’d ❤️ to show you both off!

PRODUCT: Locust 5” x 20” #TrenchGrate
LOCATION: @TheDallasArboretum
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📣 Not all details need to shout. 📣 These han 📣 Not all details need to shout. 📣 These handcrafted #castiron trench grates featuring our classic Regular Joe pattern prove that sometimes simple is better. Crafted with care, built to last, and designed to complement both historic and modern spaces, Regular Joe grates elevate everyday infrastructure into something truly special. • • • #DesignMatters #ClassicStyle #Craftsmanship #CleanLines #LandscapeArchitecture #HardscapeDesign #IronAgeDesigns #IronAge #IronAgeGrates #Recycled #Sustainable #MadeInUSA

📣 Not all details need to shout. 📣 These handcrafted #castiron trench grates featuring our classic Regular Joe pattern prove that sometimes simple is better.

Crafted with care, built to last, and designed to complement both historic and modern spaces, Regular Joe grates elevate everyday infrastructure into something truly special.
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🌳✨Tree guards just got a modern upgrade! ✨ 🌳✨Tree guards just got a modern upgrade! ✨ 🌳 We love the bold, squared-off shape of these tree guards, designed by @KimleyHorn to pair perfectly with the clean, architectural lines of our Rain tree grates. #Custom details like this can redefine a #streetscape—what design idea can we help you bring to life? PRODUCT: Rain #TreeGrate w/ Custom Square #TreeGuard MATERIAL/FINISH: Raw #CastIron (grate), Mild Steel 2” Tubing with #PowderCoat (guard) PROJECT: Hennepin Avenue LOCATION: #Minneapolis MN • • • #WeDoCustom #LandscapeArchitecture #UrbanLandscape #HardscapeDesign #DesignInspiration #IronAgeDesigns #Ironage #IronAgeGrates #Recycled #Sustainable #MadeInUSA

🌳✨Tree guards just got a modern upgrade! ✨ 🌳
We love the bold, squared-off shape of these tree guards, designed by @KimleyHorn to pair perfectly with the clean, architectural lines of our Rain tree grates.

#Custom details like this can redefine a #streetscape—what design idea can we help you bring to life?

PRODUCT: Rain #TreeGrate w/ Custom Square #TreeGuard
MATERIAL/FINISH: Raw #CastIron (grate), Mild Steel 2” Tubing with #PowderCoat (guard)
PROJECT: Hennepin Avenue
LOCATION: #Minneapolis MN
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There’s something mesmerizing about our Bullseye There’s something mesmerizing about our Bullseye pattern on this cast iron #manhole cover—a perfect blend of function and artistry. With time and the elements, the cover has begun to oxidize, creating a rich, textured patina of warm rust tones. 🧡 Weathering only adds to its character, highlighting the resilience and craftsmanship of these everyday urban details. • 📷 @ironagedesigns_rich PRODUCT: Bullseye 25” Dia. #ManholeCover MATERIAL: Raw #CastIron DESIGN: @BergerPartnership PROJECT: Global Technology Company Campus LOCATION: #RedmondWA • • • #LandscapeArchitecture #HardscapeDesign #ManholeCoverArt #IndustrialArt #Rust #UrbanTextures #Oxidized #IronAgeDesigns #Ironage #IronAgeGrates #Recycled #Sustainable #MadeInUSA

There’s something mesmerizing about our Bullseye pattern on this cast iron #manhole cover—a perfect blend of function and artistry. With time and the elements, the cover has begun to oxidize, creating a rich, textured patina of warm rust tones. 🧡

Weathering only adds to its character, highlighting the resilience and craftsmanship of these everyday urban details.
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PRODUCT: Bullseye 25” Dia. #ManholeCover
MATERIAL: Raw #CastIron
DESIGN: @BergerPartnership
PROJECT: Global Technology Company Campus
LOCATION: #RedmondWA
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🌊✨ Coastal Elegance in Bronze ✨🌊 Featur 🌊✨ Coastal Elegance in Bronze ✨🌊 Featuring an intricate fan coral pattern and finished in a stunning #TiffanyBlue patina, our handcrafted cast bronze #pushplate transforms an everyday door into a design statement. • • • #InteriorDesign #InteriorDesigner #BronzeArt #CoastalDesign #FanCoral #HandcraftedDetails #DoorHardware #DIYHomeDecor #CastBronze #IronAgeDesigns #IronAge #IronAgeGrates #Recycled #Sustainable #MadeInUSA

🌊✨ Coastal Elegance in Bronze ✨🌊
Featuring an intricate fan coral pattern and finished in a stunning #TiffanyBlue patina, our handcrafted cast bronze #pushplate transforms an everyday door into a design statement.
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Thanks to @KismetDesignCo for including us in thei Thanks to @KismetDesignCo for including us in their "gathering garden" design at this year’s Northwest Flower & Garden Show! The amount of creativity, planning, and hard work that went into bringing this #displaygarden to life is truly awe-inspiring, and we were honored to be a part of it. • 📷 @ironagedesigns_rich • PRODUCT 1: Planter Box System PATTERN: Tempe Made from #castmetal panels, our #modular planter box system can be assembled on-site and combined in a wide variety of configurations—even arrayed to your specified radius! We offer a standard selection of patterns and panel sizes, but customizing either is simple and cost-effective. Seating and finish options are also available. • PRODUCT 2: Catch Basin Grate PATTERN: Oblio MATERIAL/FINISH: Raw #castiron • • • #LandscapeArchitecture #LandscapeDesign #NWFGS #Planter #PlanterBox #ModularDesign #ModularPlanter #IronAgeDesigns #IronAge #IronAgeGrates #Recycled #Sustainable #MadeInUSA

Thanks to @KismetDesignCo for including us in their "gathering garden" design at this year’s Northwest Flower & Garden Show! The amount of creativity, planning, and hard work that went into bringing this #displaygarden to life is truly awe-inspiring, and we were honored to be a part of it.
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