Bronze and Aluminum Grates

Bronze Age Decorative Grates

Typical Applications

  • Pool & Spa Decks
  • Sidewalks
  • Courtyards
  • Patios
  • Plazas
  • Playgrounds
  • Memorials
  • Resorts

TDS Exclusive Grates Add a Decorative Touch

Decorative grating takes another step forward with Trench Drain Systems Bronze Age™ decorative drainage grates. Designed for a variety of drainage systems. The grates are available in several patterns with many providing ADA-compliant and heel-friendly options.

Bronze grates are available in a natural or brushed (polished) finish. Aluminum grates are available in a natural cast finish. A ductile iron grating option is available in both a natural and a baked-on oil finish (BoOF). Stainless steel with marine grade is standard for some selections while a custom option is available for others. Galvanized Steel is only offered in 6″ decorative options.

Each grate lends itself well to drainage applications in elegant outdoor living spaces and swimming pool decks. With countersunk holes allowing the grate to accept appropriate hold down devices, these grates are secure for active traffic areas.

 

2″ Metal Grates | Slim Channel Grates

Trench Drain Systems is the first in the industry to offer metal grates for the NDS® Slim Channel drainage system. These grates are offered in 12″ lengths. They mirror the plastic version of the slotted pattern offered by NDS®. The material and finish choices include aluminum, natural bronze and brushed bronze for a polished look.

Metal Grates for NDS Slim Channel

Specifications:

  • 2.25″ (57.15) x 12″ (304.80
  • Two predrilled countersunk holes per grate
  • Load Rated Class A (Pedestrian Traffic)
  • ADA Compliant

Benefits:

  • No Rusting
    Bronze and aluminum grates do not rust like cast iron giving you a lifetime of natural beauty.
  • Robust
    Stronger than plastic grates that become pliable with the sun’s heat
  • Large Inventory in Stock
    Grates are available and ready for your project.

Large Selection of 3″ Decorative Grates | NDS® Mini Channel and TDS MAX Mini

Trench Drain Systems offers the industry’s largest variety of decorative grate options for the NDS® Mini Channel, as well as the TDS MAX Mini™ drainage systems. These product lines benefit from having multiple patterns and material options available.

Benefits:

  • Durable Material
    Bronze Age­™ grates are created with quality metal materials providing you a lifetime of natural beauty.
  • Sophisticated
    Decorative grating options add sophistication to pools and patios
  • Large Inventory in Stock
    Grates are available and ready for your project.

Specifications:

  • 2.75″ x 12″ (NDS Mini Channel)
    -Stainless Steel grate lengths – 12″ or 36″
  • Two predrilled countersunk holes per grate
  • Rated Class A (Pedestrian Traffic)*
  • ADA Compliant
  • Heel Friendly (Most are Heel Proof)

*Load Class B can be achieved with proper installation

Options (Materials/Patterns):

  • Bronze / Aluminum
    • Bars
    • Cathedral
    • Luna
    • Pedreda
    • Rain Drop
    • Slot
    • Stars
    • Tardis
  • Ductile Iron
    • Bars
    • Luna
    • Rain Drop
    • Slot

 

  • Stainless Steel
    • Cathedral
    • Foam
    • Perforated
    • Slot (transverse)
    • Square Deco

4″ Decorative Grates | NDS® Spee-D Channel

Trench Drain Systems offers the industry’s largest variety of decorative grate options for the NDS Mini Channel as well as the TDS MAX Mini drainage systems. These product lines benefit from having multiple patterns and multiple material options available.

 
Spee-D Decorative Grates

Specifications:

  • 4.09″ x 23.94″ or 47.94″ x .75″
    Fits: NDS® Mini Channel
  • Countersunk holes for hold down screws
  • Rated Class A (Pedestrian Traffic)*
  • ADA Compliant
  • Heel Friendly (Most are Heel Proof)

*Load Class B can be achieved with proper installation

Benefits:

  • Materials
    Available in 304 stainless steel or galvanized steel.

    Caution: Avoid using 304 stainless steel near
    saltwater pools, coastal, or marine areas due to
    increased susceptibility to corrosion.

  • Salt Water Applications
    Marine grade 316L available as a custom request.
  • Exclusive
    These grates are only available through Trench Drain Systems.

4″ Point Drain Decorative Grates

Top off a drain pipe with our decorative cast bronze or aluminum grates. Trench Drain Systems offers 4″ diameter decorative grates that fit directly into 3″ and 4″ PVC pipes. For inconspicuous drainage projects with some decorative sophistication. Select from three patterns and three material/finishes. Choices include a classic slotted pattern, cathedral’s mini cross design and large oval flow areas of the rain drop pattern. All patterns are available in marine grade aluminum, raw bronze and brushed bronze for a polished look.

Specifications:

  • OD is 4.5″ 
    Fits:
    • 3” Standard PVC – Bell End
    • 4” Standard PVC – Street End
    • 4” Standard PVC – Bell End
    • SDR 3” O.D. Bell End
    • SDR 4” I.D.
    • SDR 4” I.D. Bell End
  • Rated Class A (Pedestrian Traffic)
  • ADA Compliant
  • Heel Friendly (Most are Heel Proof)

Benefits:

  • Materials
    Available in cast raw bronze, brushed bronze and cast aluminum
  • Salt Water Applications
    Aluminum grates made with Marine grade materials.
  • Exclusive Patterns
    The slotted, Cathedral and Rain Drop grates are only available through Trench Drain Systems.

6″ Decorative Grates | POLYCAST®500, POLYCAST®600, SS500 or SS600

Discovering that there are limited options when it comes to decorative grates for 6″ trench drain systems, TDS designed five different stainless steel and galvanized grates. Stainless steel options come with standard 304 grade metal but marine grade 316L is available as a custom option. Although these grates are rated as a Load Class A, if properly installed, Load Class B can be established. If your project requires a more robust grate, reinforced versions of these grates can be created upon request. Be advised that galvanized grates are not recommended for stainless steel drainage systems as galvanic corrosion may occur.

 
Bronze Age 6" Decorative Grates

Specifications:

  • 5.12″ x 23.94″ or 47.8″ x .75″
    Fits: POLYCAST® 500 & 600, TDS SS500 & SS600
  • Countersunk holes for locking devices
  • Rated Class A (Pedestrian Traffic)*
  • ADA Compliant
  • Heel Friendly (Most are Heel Proof)

*Load Class B can be acheived with proper installation

 

Benefits:

  • Materials
    Standard 304 stainless steel or galvanized steel. Marine grade is available as a custom option.
    Caution: Avoid using 304 stainless steel near
    saltwater pools, coastal, or marine areas due to
    increased susceptibility to corrosion.
  • Load Rating
    Reinforced grate options available as a custom request.
  • Exclusive
    These grates are only available through Trench Drain Systems.

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