Products FAQs

  • Q
    Will PolyGrate™ support vehicle traffic?
    A
    No, PolyGrate™ is designed/engineered for pedestrian traffic only.
  • Q
    How thick is PolyGrate™?
    A
    All PolyGrate™ tree grates are 2 inches thick on sides.
  • Q
    How long will PolyGrate™ last?
    A
    Indefinitely or until exposed to extreme/improper abuse from vehicle or equipment traffic such as a snow plow. There are thousands of installations of PolyGrate™ tree grates around the world, many of which were installed 20+ years ago and are still in use today.
  • Q
    What is PolyGrate™ made of?
    A
    PolyGrate™ is made from 100% Post-Consumer Recycled High-Density Polyethylene Plastic.
  • Q
    What color does PolyGrate™ come in?
    A
    Currently black. However, custom color orders are possible only on large purchases of 250 units or more. Additional, production costs for running, clearing and set-up of tools for custom colors also apply.
  • Q
    What size is the center opening?
    A
    12 inches.
  • Q
    What size are the opening on the surface?
    A
    ½ inch in width and no longer than 2 ¼ inches long.
  • Q
    What is the load bearing for PolyGrate™?
    A
    Pedestrian traffic only. No trucks or cars.
  • Q
    How heavy is PolyGrate™?
    A
    PolyGrate™ tree grates come in a wide range of sizes and vary in weight from 20 pounds for a 3' Round tree grate to 58 pounds for the large 5' Square tree grate.
  • Q
    Does PolyGrate™ come with light wells?
    A
    No, not at this time.
  • Q
    What stops the tree grates from being stolen?
    A
    First, we provide tamper-resistant bolts with every grate making it very difficult to steal. Secondly, because PolyGrate™ tree grates are made of plastic there is no salvage value like there is with Iron tree grates.
  • Q
    Where are PolyGrate™ tree grates installed?
    A
    All across North America including Hawaii and the Caribbean and also in Europe.
  • Q
    Do you have a different pattern?
    A
    PolyGrate™ only comes in its patented radial design at this time.
  • Q
    Is PolyGrate™ slippery?
    A
    PolyGrate™ performs much like tile flooring and the openings work to help prevent slipping with normal pedestrian use and footwear.

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