Deer grates are very heavy structures made of concrete (7000-9000 lbs each piece) or metal (1800- 2500 lbs) that are placed into your driveway entrance. Deer fencing, masonry or another type of obstacle is positioned to either side to prevent deer from jumping the grates front to side. Deer grates have raised slats on which the deer won't walk because of uneven footing.
Deer grates are used in place of or in addition to a driveway gate and are 100% effective when installed properly and maintained.
Types of deer grates
Steel reinforced concrete deer grates are not to be confused with cattle grates and cannot be walked over by deer.The side and cross spacing is rounded to a point and too thin for deer to walk over.
Concrete deer grates
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12 foot wide x 14 foot deep deer grates & 16 foot x 14 foot deer grates are available in concrete
24” deep hole required for grate installation
hole requires four 3” layers of compacted gravel or similar, leaving 12” hole to grade
12’ grate requires 12’-9” x 14’-9” opening
16' grate requires 16’6”x 14’9”
One year warranty covering manufacturer defects. Deer grate weight limits: HS20 loading standard, 36 ton moving weight (70,000 lbs) limit or 20,000 lb axle weight at a standstill limit (standard state highway weight limit specs)
Grate placement takes approximately 1 hour.
Please call or email with your zip code for exact pricing and shipping information. Concrete deer grates delivered and placed typically cost in the 5k range depending on your location. Standard grate placement area: CT, NY, MA, RI, NJ, VA, MD, PA and vicinity. Can be shipped anywhere.
Metal deer grates available also.
For more information or comparisons please visit our metal deer grate page.