Tree grates
made of ductile cast iron
Trees are important for our cities. They improve the climate, clean the air, create a beautiful cityscape, form green zones for relaxing and resting, provide shade and dampen street noise.
With their many benefits, trees are exposed to some negative influences in urban areas. In addition to sealed soils that impair air and water supply, the tree trunk is often injured by collision damage.
Various aspects, such as water supply and sufficient free space for roots, must already be taken into account in the planning phase to ensure reliable protection of the tree.
The tree protection system from HYDROTEC can ensure effective tree protection. We offer cast iron tree grates, steel tree guards and other accessories in various designs.
HYDROTEC is certified according to DIN EN ISO 9001 and DIN EN ISO 14001.
We have developed a surface structure that raises the slip resistance of tree grating to a new level. In contrast to conventional anti-slip powder coatings, our moulded-in structure offers significantly greater durability and fulfils slip resistance class R12. This class represents the second highest level of slip resistance and is tested using a test shoe with a profiled sole at an angle of inclination of 27° to 35°.
The more discreet way to protect the tree is to use tree grates for paving. They provide an even paving surface around the tree. The two-part steel construction can withstand a wheel load of 15 kN to 50 kN and protects the soil around the tree from excessive compaction. There are a maximum of two openings for ventilation and irrigation. On the one hand, precipitation seeps directly around the central, larger opening and the water-permeable joints between the paving stones.
How is a tree grate properly installed? What needs to be taken into account if a tree guard is also to be installed? Our installation instructions are there to help you.
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