Q Why use Designer Grates ?
A These products will compliment or enhance your outdoor living space.

Q Where would I use Designer Grates ?
A Pool surrounds, driveways, courtyards, lawn and garden areas, paved areas, patios, garage areas, decks, etc.

Q What is the purpose of this drainage system ?
A To remove excess water from your landscaped area and to help control stormwater runoff where possible.

Q How do I know what product to use ?

A Rainwater Pit Only [US-500-00] and Grate [US-522-01 - 06] & [US-533-01 - 06].
This product best suits courtyards, pool area, pedestrian area, lawn area, paved area.

Rainwater Pit Only [US-500-00]	Grate [US-522-01 - 06]	Grate [US-533-01 - 06]

A U Channel Base Only [US-600-00] and Grate [US-622-01 - 06] & [US-633-01 - 06].
This product best suits driveways for standard motor vehicles, pool areas, pathways etc

U Channel Base Only [US-600-00]	Grate [US-622-01 - 06]	Grate [US-633-01 - 06]

Q Are the U Channel Grates strong enough to drive on ?
A Yes ! The U Channel Base and Grates are designed for that purpose. They are designed to take the load of a standard motor vehicle. The Rainwater Pit and Grate will take a vehicle crossing but are Not designed for that purpose. Pedestrian areas recommended . Please visit our technical data pages for suggested installation.

Q Application - Are these products for Commercial application ?
A The Designer Grate system has been designed primarily for domestic application.

Q Are these products all Australian made
A Bloody Oath - 100% to the core!! However, we do distribute to our resellers in the US and these drainage system products can be purchased world wide.

Q Manufacturing - What are the Designer Grate products manufactured from ?
A Rainwater Pit and U Channel Base are manufactured from heavy duty UV stabilised polypropylene.
A Designer Drain Grates are manufactured from virgiun aluminium which provides strength and durability.

Q Cutting - Can I cut the Rainwater Pits ,U Channel Base and Grates
A Yes they can be cut with most power tools, hole saw, jigsaw, angle grinder, hacksaw etc

Q Colours - Will the colour last ?
A Yes, the colour range is powder coated or baked on at high temperature. It will last and is extremely hard wearing !

Q Installation ?
A You can organise your plumber, landscaper or concretor or DIY.
We have installation information on the web site . Visit our technical data pages. Check with your local regulations.

Q How do I order these products ?
A Go to Product page, click on the product which interest you, fill out information as requested and send. We will provide prices, shipping and payment details.

Q Can I get these products in Australia ? 
A Yes, please contact Designer Grates  P.O. Box 416, Mermaid Beach, Qld 4218
ph 07 55722937,  fax 07 55720435, Mobile ph 0412 757 489
Calling from outside Australia internationl area code 61 + 07 + local number, OR
Email Us


All goods are shipped door to door 3-5 day with delivery with TNT express delivery
NOTE***Delivery time is subject to product availability at the time of ordering.

Q Can I get these drain systems and products in the USA ?
A Yes, please contact Designer Grates USA, Co/ ATC International, Silver Spring, Maryland USA ph-301 5626960, fax 301 5626972, toll free 800 486 4282.
We ship throughout the USA from our Los Angeles warehouse 3-5 day delivery with UPS air or ground shipping.

Q Payment - How can I Pay ?
A Credit card payment and cheque is available within in the USA for our US customers. Call our Maryland office Credit card, cheque, telegraphic transfer, Eft or direct deposit all
available in Australia.

Q Shipping Freight ?
A Freight charges are past on at cost with a small packing and handling fee.
Road freight is standard delivery. Air express ia available.

Q Who is Designer Grates ?
A Designer Grates is an Australian owned family company exporting Australian manufactured products MADE TO LAST.

Q I am not sure what I need.?
Contact us with your enquiry if we can help we will.