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Which Tennis Court
Contractors Are Best?
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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.
It’s also very important that you don’t take any shortcuts when you’re having your
tennis court installed, which means you’ll 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. Don’t forget to ask tennis court contractors about drain
tile as well so that water won’t 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 you’re 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.