Upgrading to designer metal grating is easy and cost effective with Iron Age. Many of our grates are engineered to fit the most widely used drain bodies on the market today.
Iron Age's artfully designed metal castings are used to enhance a wide range of outdoor spaces, elevating drainage from functional necessity to decorative focal point.
Durable as they are beautiful, Iron Age grates are designed to last a lifetime. Our metal castings contain a minimum of 80% recycled materials, and are 100% recyclable.
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What Sets Us ApartOur decorative grates are engineered to fit existing drain bodies from major manufacturers. |
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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
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@NationalASLA #WLAM2025 #ThisIsLandscapeArchitecture #UrbanTrees #Streetscape #LandscapeArchitecture #HardscapeDesign #ProtectTrees #IronAgeDesigns #IronAge #IronAgeGrates #Recycled #Sustainable #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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@NationalASLA #WLAM2025 #ThisIsLandscapeArchitecture #SustainableDesign #GreenInfrastructure #LandscapeArchitecture #HardscapeDesign #StormwaterManagement #DrainCover #Bioswale #Drainage #IronAgeDesigns #IronAge #IronAgeGrates #Recycled #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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@NationalASLA #WLAM2025 #ThisIsLandscapeArchitecture #BeforeAndAfter #UrbanTrees #TreeCare #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 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
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@NationalASLA #WLAM2025 #ThisIsLandscapeArchitecture #WeDoCustom #PlanterFence #Planter #UrbanDesign #SanFranciscoStyle #PublicArt #Haight #HaightAshbury #LandscapeArchitecture #DesignInspiration #IronAgeDesigns #IronAge #IronAgeGrates #Recycled #Sustainable #MadeInUSA ...
We went back and revisited this project three years after installation, and it looked so good, we couldn’t wait to show it off again in honor of World Landscape Architecture Month! 🌿
We collaborated with @PWPLA to create a series of five 10’ x 100’ #custom grate arrays for the pedestrian plaza at @SalesforceTower. In-ground LED fixtures create columns of light, offering a unique nighttime experience for visitors. The grates were designed to weigh less than 70 lbs. each for ease of removal during maintenance.
A great example of how thoughtful design can elevate public space—day ☀️ and night 💡.
PATTERN: Regular Joe
MATERIAL & FINISH: #CastIron with #BakedOnOilFinish
📍: #SanFrancisco
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@NationalASLA #WLAM2025 #ThisIsLandscapeArchitecture #PWPLandscapeArchitecture #SalesforceTower #Salesforce #LightDisplay #WeDoCustom #Hardscape #HardscapeDesign #LandscapeDesign #LandscapeArchitecture #CleanLines #CustomDesign #IronAgeDesigns #IronAge #IronAgeGrates #Recycled #Sustainable #MadeInUSA ...
This series of customized Rain tree grates features center holes tailored to fit the unique shapes of the 🌴 trunks they protect. Function meets form—because nature doesn’t follow templates.
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📷 @ParkPacificInc
PRODUCT: Rain 4’x 4’ heel-proof #treegrate w/ custom-cut center holes
MATERIAL/FINISH: #CastIron with baked-on oil
PROJECT: 100 California Street
📍 #SanFranciscoCA
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#UrbanDesign #Streetscape #LandscapeArchitecture #DesignInspiration #WeDoCustom #DetailsMatter #IronAge #IronAgeDesigns #IronAgeGrates #Sustainability #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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📷 @ironagedesigns_rich
PRODUCT: Custom Angle Joe 23” x 20” Trench Grates
DESIGN: @J2DesignAZ
INSTALLATION: Pacific Aquascape International
PROJECT: #WaterTowerPlaza
📍 #GilbertAZ
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✨ #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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📷 @ironagedesigns_rich
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#Oxidized #AgedIron #PedestrianPlaza #UrbanParks #LandscapeArchitecture #LandscapeArchitect #IronAge #IronAgeDesigns #IronAgeGrates #Sustainability #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 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! ✨ 🌳
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 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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📷 @ironagedesigns_rich
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 ✨🌊
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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#InteriorDesign #InteriorDesigner #BronzeArt #CoastalDesign #FanCoral #HandcraftedDetails #DoorHardware #DIYHomeDecor #CastBronze #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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📷 @ironagedesigns_rich
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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.
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PRODUCT 2: Catch Basin Grate
PATTERN: Oblio
MATERIAL/FINISH: Raw #castiron
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Iron Age can create custom trench grates in any design, on any radius you specify, like these castings made for @NYCParks Naples Playground.
Visit our website's ‘Radius Considerations’ section (🔗 in bio) to see if we already have an existing pattern that will work for you. If not, contact us and we will provide a quote for new custom grates in your specified width, radius, and arc length.
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📷 @signaturesitesllc
PRODUCT: Oblio 9” Radius #TrenchGrates
MATERIAL/FINISH: #CastIron with #BakedOnOilFinish
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Designed by @HBBSeattle Landscape Architecture, these curved, cast bronze embeds separate different shades of sandblasted concrete, creating a beautifully unique #placemaking element reminiscent of Western Red Cedar boughs.
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📷 @ironagedesigns_rich
PROJECT: Lynnwood Link Extension – 145th St. Station (for @SoundTransit)
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We have been proud to partner with @FieldOperations on several phases of Brooklyn’s acclaimed Domino campus, the most recent of which is their design for #DominoSquare. The modern simplicity of our Que tree grates, juxtaposed with the timeless appeal of their raw cast iron construction, makes them an ideal choice for the site’s #RefinedIndusrial aesthetic.
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Decorative bollards go beyond function to enhance the built environment. @Land_Expressions chose our Spak #bollards for their beautiful renovation of Huntington Park on the #Spokane River, then took it up a notch by powder coating one of the inner loops red ⭕ to match other project design components. #DesignInspiration #StreetArt
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Large tree grate arrays are a forward-thinking solution to improve tree health, enhance urban design, and meet sustainability and climate-resilience goals, all while making cities more livable and beautiful.
Check out our latest article, “8 Key Benefits of Large Tree Grate Arrays” (🔗 in bio) to see examples of custom arrays designed by leading-edge landscape architects.
Let’s create beautiful streetscapes where people and nature can thrive together.
📷 @iron_age_jon
DESIGN: @FlouraTeeter
PROJECT: @LexingtonMarket
LOCATION: #Baltimore MD
PRODUCT: Rain 4’ x 4’ heel-proof #treegrate arrayed with 24” x 48” extension panels
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