A few things to remember for proper tennis court construction are:

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Make sure the ground is compacted with a well draining soil Use a crushed stone sub-grade of 6-8 inches to help with water drainage and for freeze / thaw. Asphalt should be 3-4 inches thick (usually done in two steps) It should slope slightly (1%) from side to side Acrylic resurfacer should be applied after the asphalt has cured (at least 1 coat resurfacer and 2 coats color).

If the ground is in a low area, you may want to dig a small trench around the outside to keep water from staying underneath and possible cause it to shift or crack when it freezes.

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Asphalt

A hard court surface that is made with between 2-4 inches of asphalt with an acrylic coating on top.

Clay

A natural product that requires daily and seasonal maintenance. Determining if your surface is in good enough condition for resurfacing is very important.

Fact

Tennis Courts that have never been coated or are in bad shape have no protection from the weather elements. This causes the asphalt to dry out and deteriorate as the oil in the asphalt sinks away from the surface.

Resurfacing Tennis Courts

Tennis Court Construction Cost

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he cost will vary depending on how bad the surface is and how many cracks you have. A typical job will cost between $6000 - $7500 per court. Which includes 1 coat of acrylic resurfacer, 2 coats of color and the lines painted. Courts can have lots of different colors. The most popular color is a green playing surface and red in the surrounding area. But tournament purple is gaining in popularity because they say, it is easier to see the ball. Whether you decide to do it yourself or have a tennis court contractor do it for you. This site will let you know what to look out for.

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Peeling Tennis Court in need of repair

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Its important to repair your court before it starts peel up. By letting it peel you are allowing water, debris and dirt to penetrate the remaining surface causing more damage.

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Typical Problems

Most problems are caused by improper design, improper construction and aged asphalt. Problems such as fading, peeling are results of age. Problems such as cracking and bird baths are usually caused by ground movements. If you have a problem with the asphalt or the ground under your court, you may want to look at replacing the asphalt.

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