More About Tennis Court Construction & Resurfacing

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More About Tennis Court Construction Resurfacing
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Synopsis

1. Know the Basics of Tennis Court Construction
2. The Importance of Tennis Court Resurfacing
3. Clay Tennis Court Installation and Maintenance
4. Selecting the Perfect Tennis Court Builders
5. Which Tennis Court Contractors Are Best?

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Know the Basics of Tennis Court Construction

• Before building can begin, the site where you
  want the tennis court has to be evaluated and
  graded. There should be a buffer around the court
  site that is at least 5 feet. Its important to
  landscape the area as well and to sterilize the
  soil so that plants wont grow there and attempt
  to shoot through the tennis court material and
  crack the surface. The lowest point of the tennis
  court should be no less 6 inches. If possible,
  make sure there are no trees within about 10 feet
  of the tennis court site. If there are trees
  there or if you plan on planting more trees in
  your yard, its important to make sure that the
  trees are maintained regularly so that debris
  wont fall into the court and roots wont change
  the shape of the tennis court.
• After youve worked with a tennis court
  contractor to accomplish these tasks, its time
  to prepare the base stone. This stone is put in
  place to make sure that the court doesnt sink or
  shift. The depth and thickness of the stone
  should be consistent to keep the court level and
  to make sure that the court has proper drainage
  so that water wont collect on or below the
  surface. If youre building the court on very
  stable ground, it may not be necessary to have a
  base stone installed. However, you should work
  closely with your contractor to determine whether
  this is necessary.
• After youve determined if a base stone is
  necessary and the installation plans and
  processes have been set in place, its time for
  stone screening. This process helps to provide
  the surface of the tennis court with a reservoir
  so that the contractor can create a level base
  for the court. The materials that are used for
  screening should be able to hold moisture and
  stay compacted. If your tennis court will be made
  from clay, avoid materials like crushed shell or
  sand. Granite is usually the best screening
  material.

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The Importance of Tennis Court Resurfacing

• Most tennis courts are made from asphalt, but
  this can pose a problem in some areas. The
  material is very unyielding, which means it could
  crack or become brittle if there are extreme
  changes in the weather or temperature in your
  area. This can make it difficult to use the court
  on a regular basis, and can make resurfacing an
  expensive hassle.
• Using tile for tennis court resurfacing could be
  a suitable choice, since professionals can fit
  each piece into place with precision, and there
  are even some installation kits you can use
  yourself to make resurfacing easier. The tiles
  fit securely and could be more comfortable to
  play on for hours, since they are not as hard on
  the joints. Tiles also offer consistent ball
  bounce for continuous play and could keep you
  from losing the ball during games.
• Rubber granules and acrylic are also popular
  tennis court materials that you may want to
  consider. These materials can reduce the shock
  that you feel in your joints when youre running
  across the court. This is ideal no matter your
  tennis skill level, and when its more
  comfortable for you to play the game, youll be
  more likely to visit the court often and perfect
  your skills.

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Clay Tennis Court Installation and Maintenance

• The land where the tennis court will be built
  should be leveled to at least four inches by
  boring. The boring process evaluates the sub-base
  material to make sure there are no tree stumps
  peat moss or roots in the way. Its also best to
  have a professional check for possible water
  damage or intrusion so that the material of the
  tennis court will be kept intact. A stable
  sub-base is also needed, and should be put in
  place before court construction begins. Make sure
  that a professional does all the correct
  measurements for you before court installation.
• To properly grade the sub-base, you should be
  looking for one inch drop pitch for each 20 feet
  and 28 inches of run. Make sure that the pitch is
  along the shortest distance from two edges that
  are parallel to one another in the court. If
  possible, the pitch should be in the same line as
  the lands natural lay or slope so there are no
  dips or caved-in areas of the court. Its also
  essential to work with a professional to ensure
  that the sub-base has a 95 compaction, but if
  this is not possible, the compaction should be
  consistent throughout the entire space where the
  court will be constructed. The tennis court
  should also be constructed 22 degrees west from
  true north. This way, you can play during the
  sunniest hours of the day without being
  distracted by the suns glare. Be sure that all
  plants are removed from the court area and that
  the soil is sterilized so that new bushes and
  flowers wont grow through the court and damage
  the surface.

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Selecting the Perfect Tennis Court Builders

• One of the first things you should check is
  whether the company you want to work with is
  certified by the state you live in. This is
  necessary for the construction professionals to
  use certain types of equipment, and youll need
  to know that the team is proficient in the tools
  they are using. Its perfectly fine to ask
  questions about this when you call for an
  estimate, so you may want to make a note for
  yourself so that you wont forget to inquire
  about certification. This will also keep you from
  being liable if construction professionals are
  injured while doing work on your property.
• You may also want to take a look at the work that
  tennis court builders have done so you can decide
  if the style and expertise of the building team
  is according to what you want. If you want the
  tennis court to have special design accents like
  a family monogram or a special phrase in the
  center of the court, contact builders who are
  experienced in this area. If you want the tennis
  court to be a certain color or use a combination
  of hues to get the tennis court to look exactly
  the way you want, make sure that youre choosing
  a company that can handle these special requests
  before you hire them for the job.
• Of course, reviews should be a very important
  aspect of your tennis court builder selection
  process as well. Ask friends and family members
  to give you referrals for tennis court
  construction professionals and look at the Better
  Business Bureau website to see if there are any
  negative comments about the company. If there
  have been disputes in the past, check to see that
  these issues have been handled in an expedient
  and professional way. This will help you
  determine whether you should patronize the
  business and lets you know what you can expect in
  terms of customer service.

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Which Tennis Court Contractors Are Best?

• Make sure that the contractor you choose is
  following the rules of laying slab correctly
  before installing the surface of the tennis
  court. There are guidelines set forth by the ASBA
  for post-tensioned tennis court and courts that
  are made from reinforced concrete. You should
  also ask the contractors about how to prepare the
  site for construction. This may include draining
  the surface of water or performing drainage
  underneath the surface to avoid damage in the
  future.
• Its also very important that you dont take any
  shortcuts when youre having your tennis court
  installed, which means youll need to work with
  professionals who are committed to providing
  quality service. A stone base that is around 10
  inches placed over geotextile fabric will ensure
  that the court foundation is strong. Limestone is
  also used in the construction of quality tennis
  courts because it drains moisture well, so this
  could definitely come in handy if you live in an
  area where there is lots of rain or snow. Dont
  forget to ask tennis court contractors about
  drain tile as well so that water wont collect on
  the surface of the court or underneath. When you
  have clear stone lifted around the court, the
  water that comes in contact with the court will
  drain quickly in case there is a heavy rain and
  moisture gets underneath the court. Ask the
  contractors if they use laser grading to make
  sure that the slopes in and around the tennis
  court are taken into consideration.
• You should make sure that the tennis court
  contractors that youre using are using concrete
  at the right compressive strength and that ASBA
  guidelines are being met to make sure the slump
  is not more than 4 inches. This measurement is
  also necessary to ensure that your court stays
  intact during the colder months of the year,
  especially if you live in a place where the
  ground freezes and thaws repeatedly.

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