Iron Age Designs
MAKING FUNCTIONAL BEAUTIFUL
Iron Age designs and manufactures cast metal grates and site furnishings that transform necessary infrastructure into distinctive, enduring features of the built environment.
Our Story
Decorative drain grates were once limited to high-end landscape projects with substantial budgets. They were typically produced by specialty foundries and required custom-fabricated frames, making them costly and complicated to install.Â
Enter Iron Age Designs. Our founders set out to create cast metal grates that were both visually distinctive and practical to install. By sizing our castings to fit commonly used drain bodies from major manufacturers, we eliminated the need for custom-fabricated frames, making decorative drainage more accessible, cost-effective, and easier to specify.
While we always strive to impress with the unique beauty of our product, we never forget that strong relationships and personalized, responsive service are the true keys to our success.”
~ MARK ARMSTRONG, Iron Age Co-Founder and PresidentÂ
That was in 2005. Since then, Iron Age has expanded beyond trench and catch basin grates to include tree grates, site furnishings, and more. We also collaborate with designers, artists, and municipalities to create custom castings in iron, bronze, and aluminum—each tailored to the needs of a specific installation.
We’re proud of how far we’ve come, and thankful for the relationships that have shaped our work along the way. If you’re exploring options for your next project, we’re here to help.
Cover Story
“Beauty at Your Feet”
Our Commitments
Our goal is simple: to be a responsive, reliable partner you can count on. These commitments shape how we support our customers, solve problems, and move projects forward:
We Anticipate
Finding the right information shouldn’t slow your project down.
Our website is designed to make exploring our product line intuitive and efficient.
From design inspiration to drain compatibility to custom solutions, the details you need are easy to access.
We Listen
If you can’t find what you’re looking for, we want to know. Your questions help us improve.
Reach out through our website, e-mail us at [email protected], or connect with your local Iron Age sales representative.
We’re here to understand your project before offering solutions.
We Follow Through
Once a conversation begins, it doesn’t get handed off or forgotten.
We take responsibility for moving things forward—answering questions, clarifying details, and addressing concerns along the way.
Reliability isn’t a promise—it’s a practice.
We Collaborate
Good results start with clear understanding.
Whether you’re selecting from our existing product line or exploring a custom solution, we take the time to learn the specifics of your project—site conditions, technical requirements, and design priorities.
That collaboration helps ensure the final result works as well as it looks.
We Communicate
Clear communication builds trust and keeps projects moving.
We believe in transparent timelines, straightforward conversations, and proactive updates.
And when the unexpected happens, we take a problem-solving approach to keep your project on track.
A few things we’re proud of:
- 20+ years serving the design community
- 95%+ of our products made in the USA
- Gold Corporate Member of ASLA
Still have Questions?
Start with our FAQ page—or reach out. We’re always glad to help.