The Four Phases of a Professional Tennis Court Construction Process
Posted on: 21 August 2020
Some people are surprised at the cost of a professional tennis court construction project. This is often because they compare it to marking out a court on a garden lawn which is a relatively inexpensive way to play the game in summer. That said, temporary lawn tennis courts are in no way comparable to a first-rate permanent tennis court construction. What are the phases of construction you are paying for that mean you will be getting genuine value for money?
Phase One - Earthworks and Infrastructure
The first stage of building a tennis court professionally is to do all of the preparatory work. This will mean levelling the land the court will be built on and laying down a hardcore surface unless a natural grass court will subsequently be resown. Usually, stirrup concrete is laid to provide a suitable foundation for the rest of the substrate, which will need to be porous to provide adequate drainage. The rest of the infrastructure may involve building retaining walls or steps up to the court depending on its exact position.
Phase Two - Enclosure Construction
Commonly, tennis court construction projects will then progress to the formation of an enclosure. Typical tennis court enclosures are made from metal poles that are mounted into the concrete. These will need to be four metres high to prevent your tennis balls from escaping the playing area. In most cases, chain-link wire mesh is suspended from these poles and a lockable gate for access will also be fitted. This type of fencing allows clear lines of sight, a good level of airflow and security.
Phase Three - Court Surfaces
The next phase of a tennis court construction process is to lay the court surface itself. Hardcourts are among the most popular in Australia because they require virtually no maintenance whatsoever. You just need to sweep leaves and debris off the hard resin topping to keep it looking good. Clay courts and artificial grass courts also need little by way of maintenance and these are a little more forgiving on players' joints.
Phase Four - Lighting Systems
The final phase is to install a lighting system. Playing tennis in the evening with just a few spotlights often means being unable to see the ball as it moves through the air. What you will need is proper floodlighting which illuminates all parts of playing area from multiple sources without creating glare. This gives you every chance of being able to judge the flight of the ball which makes for more enjoyable playing experience.
To learn more, reach out to a local tennis court construction service.
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