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Cracks and root damage
– Because of the constant contraction and expansion of the surface which is
agitated by the aspects of the weather, overtime, cracks are going to start
appearing on the surface of the tennis court. You might also start seeing some
roots and even small plants starting to inhabit the top of the court. If you
notice such signs, it is certain that your tennis court needs a new surface.
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Mould is growing over the court
– This is particularly prominent with outdoor courts and calls for immediate
tennis court resurfacing. Prevalence of mould can be as sign the surface has
soaked in too much moisture and causes a slipping hazard to the players. If
your tennis court has mould growing on top of it, then you might also want to
have the drainage checked just to be safe.
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Lines are disappearing into the surface
– If you find arguments on whether the ball is out of bounds becoming too
common, it is a sign that the lines have disappeared into the surface. There is
a short-term solution to this which is repainting the surface but eventually,
you will need to resurface for longer lasting results.