Posted on August 31, 2018 by admin in Information and Advice, Maintenance

Tips for avoiding wear on your tennis court

Tennis courts are sturdy and long-lasting but if they are not looked after properly they can wear down just like any other surface. And the truth is that a lot of this wear is avoidable if you take sensible steps. When used correctly and kept in good condition your tennis court surface can last more than a decade without significant wear, but this can be drastically reduced if the court is misused. Here are some tips for avoiding wear on your tennis court.

Posted on July 27, 2018 by admin in Maintenance

Why tennis court maintenance is still important in the summer

All tennis courts require some form of maintenance. Some tennis court owners assume that they only really need to put the work in when the weather is poor, however this is not the case. The most popular type of home tennis court is the hard court, made using all-weather macadam and while this is hard-wearing and easy to maintain, it is still vital that you are carrying out basic work on a regular basis through the summer months.

Posted on May 17, 2018 by admin in Maintenance

Three key tips for tennis court maintenance

No matter whether you have a porous macadam hard court or an artificial surface, every tennis court requires a degree of maintenance to keep it looking great and in fantastic playing condition. So whether you are having a new court built or you have just bought a property that has a private tennis court, it is important for you to learn how to take care of it properly. Here are three key tips to help you maintain your tennis court throughout the year.

Posted on December 7, 2017 by news in Maintenance

Maintaining your tennis court over winter

Winter weather is harsh on a tennis court, whether you have a hard court or a synthetic surface. It is also the time of year that you are likely to be using the court the least, and so you are perhaps less likely to be motivated to clean and take care of it. But it’s vital that you should maintain your court over the winter to ensure that it is in good condition when the warmer weather returns and you want to get out and enjoy some tennis.

Here are a few important tips that you can follow this winter to maintain your tennis court and make sure that it stays in good condition.

Posted on October 20, 2017 by news in Maintenance, Tennis Courts

How to maintain a 3G pitch

While 3G surfaces are low maintenance, they may require more work in order to keep them in excellent condition than the more common porous macadam surface. That means if you are going to have a 3G MUGA surface installed at a sports club or school, you need to understand how best to maintain the surface for optimal performance.

It is also important to factor in the cost of this maintenance when you make the decision to have one installed. Let’s look at the key ways to keep your 3G pitch in great condition.

Posted on July 24, 2017 by news in Maintenance, Tennis Courts

Do you need to power wash your tennis court?

Good maintenance is an important aspect of owning your own tennis court. Being able to play on the court any time you like is certainly a lot of fun, but it’s vital that you keep it in top condition. If you don’t put in the effort with the upkeep of the court you can shorten its lifespan and make it less appealing to play on.

Hard courts are the most durable style of tennis court but even they require maintenance to stay at their best. For the most part this means regularly sweeping the court and removing detritus such as leaves, pine needles and more. But even if you carry out regular maintenance, there will be a natural build-up of dirt and organic materials on your court and the only way that you can get rid of this is through power washing.

Posted on July 17, 2017 by news in Maintenance, Tennis Courts

How to maintain an artificial grass court

Compared to a real grass tennis court, artificial grass is an extremely low maintenance option. But that doesn’t mean that you can do absolutely no work and assume it will still be fine to play on week in, week out. If you’ve got a synthetic grass court there are a few things that you can do to maintain it, so that the surface retains its characteristics and will have a long lifespan.

Posted on March 9, 2017 by news in Maintenance, Tennis Courts

How to avoid unnecessary wear on your tennis court

Well-constructed tennis courts are durable and long-lasting but you can increase their lifespan enormously by avoiding unnecessary wear. There are plenty of ways to do this from enforcing basic rules to cleaning the surface – let’s look at some of the most important ways you can avoid wearing down the surface.

Posted on February 23, 2017 by admin in Maintenance, Tennis Courts

How to maintain your tennis court

High quality tennis courts are long-lasting and durable, but following basic maintenance practice can help keep them in great condition for much longer. Here are some tips for keeping hard tennis courts in good condition – if you have a different type of surface, you can visit our maintenance section for additional details.

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