SYNTHETIC SURFACES
TENNIS COURT RENOVATION
E
ven if a tennis court is main- tained properly, the time will come when it needs to be resur- faced or renovated, if it is not
to fall into dilapidation and potentially become unsafe for users. The extent of work needed can vary
significantly from a relatively straightfor- ward resurface – in order to simply renew the existing playing surface – to a more fundamental renovation. This may necessitate improvements to the underlying construction, but could even be as far-reaching as complete recon- struction if the court’s sub-base is in very poor condition. As with any project the scope of the
work needed to improve a tennis court and the cost involved should be carefully assessed to ensure the scheme provides a good investment, especially now that funding for sports projects may be much harder to obtain.
Upgrading the nets and net posts will improve the player’s overall playing experience
Inspection Before the extent of the works and an appropriate specification can be decided it is essential for someone with the nec- essary expertise to carry out a detailed inspection of the court. This normally includes the following: • Look at the surface condition and identify any deterioration and ir- regularities, such as excessive wear, unevenness, break-up, cracks and moss/weed infestation • Evaluate the drainage/porosity of the surface • Check the condition of the edgings, net-post sockets, fencing and any lighting provision
SAPCA’s Colin Young outlines the process and key factors that need to be considered to ensure a successful project
Resurfacing or renovation? If the project is to be limited to resurfac- ing, without disturbing the base layers or foundations, then the court would nor- mally stay the same size, with the same overall gradient, even if these may not comply fully with current standards. How- ever, the fact that the court surface needs to be replaced does provide an ideal op- portunity to upgrade the facility. If so, it may then also be necessary to: • Check the dimensions of the court to see if the run-off areas are adequate (conform to the recommendations of the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA)) • Evaluate the gradients and levels of the court surface • Assess the quality and depth of sub-base layers If the condition of the court surface
raises doubts about the stability of the existing base construction, a site investigation with trial holes through to formation level will be required. Based on this information, the extent of works and the design specification can be produced and the budget cost can be determined.
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