Tree Grates and Tree Guards

Architects and Landscape Designers have found that NEENAH’s cast iron tree grates and fabricated steel tree guards continue to be the strongest, most cost-effective solution for protecting and complementing trees in urban environments.

With quality tree grate castings produced entirely in the USA, you can specify NEENAH with confidence, and choose from the largest selection of tree grates in the industry.

2-PIECE TREE GRATES
Neenah is well known in the industry as a manufacturer of two-piece tree grates. We recommend using two piece (180 degree section) tree grates for the best stability and longevity.

WHY CAST IRON?
Unlike steel, cast iron is inherently resistant to continued corrosion. When left unpainted, cast iron tree grates and frames will remain unchanged for decades. Cast iron tree grates from NEENAH are strong and will stand up to urban abuse. (Note: not recommended for vehicular traffic.) Cast iron tree grates are heavy enough to deter unauthorized removal without the need for lock down devices.

SPECIFICATIONS
1. General: Tree grates and frames shall be of cast iron as manufactured by Neenah Foundry Company.

2. Material: Gray Iron castings shall conform to A.S.T.M. A-48, Class 35 or better.

3. Finish: All castings shall be manufactured true to pattern; component parts shall fit together in a satisfactory manner. They shall be of uniform quality; free from blowholes, porosity, hard spots, shrinkage distortion or other defects. They shall be well cleaned by blasting.

4. Paint: Tree grates and frames shall be furnished without paint or primer as the standard.

5. Submittals: Manufacturer’s shop drawings shall be submitted to the architect/engineer for approval prior to manufacture. The architect/engineer shall retain the right to reject castings not conforming to this specification and/or approved submittal drawings.

Note: Architect/Engineer must specify tree grate number and frame if required. Paint requirements and security bolting requirements must also be specified. When selecting the tree grate and planning its location, the safety of cyclists, pedestrians, and persons with disabilities must be considered.

Contact your local Neenah Foundry representative or our Inside Sales Service staff for complete details and submittal drawings of our entire tree grate line.

Tree Guards
NEENAH Tree Guards are manufactured from hot rolled, pickled and oiled mild steel in five standard styles.

Guards are designed to be attached in four places to bolting lugs which are integrally cast to the underside of the tree grate.

Go Green!
In support of the Green Initiative, Neenah Foundry is pleased to report that our products contain a minimum of 85% recycled content in the form of a minimum of 35% consumer-generated scrap metal and minimum of 50% industrial-generated scrap metal.