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Clay Tennis Court
Installation and Maintenance
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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. It’s 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 land’s natural lay or slope so there are
no dips or caved-in areas of the court. It’s 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 sun’s glare. Be sure that all plants are removed from the
court area and that the soil is sterilized so that new bushes and flowers won’t grow
through the court and damage the surface.