How To Make Your Tennis Court Last

Tennis is a very popular pastime all over Australia, and as a nation, the country has provided some great talent for the sport as a result. Now, as schools, governments and athletes themselves promote the sport, the next generation is arriving to take their place. To do that, they need proper courts, and tennis courts are notoriously difficult to maintain well. Here are a few tips and tricks that you should follow to try and keep your tennis court looking professional for longer. 

Cover It Up

The biggest detriment to your tennis court's longevity is the fact that almost all tennis courts are outside. This leaves them vulnerable to heat, rain, dust, animals and all sorts of things that come with the territory in Australia. One way to minimise this impact is to keep a cover over your tennis court while it is not in use. You can find large, tarpaulin covers quite easily, and these are simple to roll out. On the other hand, you may consider putting a shade sail over the top of your court so that it is there all the time. This can make the playing experience even better during summer, but it can interfere with some play, so keep that in mind when making your choice.

Patch It Straight Away

Your tennis court surface is likely a mixture of synthetic turf with a thin layer of sand and a concrete base below. The top layer of these courts can often get ripped due to normal wear and tear. The worst thing you can do is to just leave it for days and months on end. As soon as you spot a hole, you should get it patched. In fact, after every session, it is a good idea to do a quick once-over to check if the court has survived intact. The reason for this is that once the surface starts degrading, it amplifies quite quickly. Twigs, rocks, sticks, aggregate and more can all get into the holes and start tearing other sections that can then allow water in, which disturbs the even playing surface. 

Tennis Court Resurface

If you have noticed a few holes and general wear in your tennis court, then it could be time for a tennis court resurfacing. This can be quite expensive in comparison to preventative methods, but this can also save you a lot of money. A tennis court resurfacing ensures that the foundational elements (the concrete base, the sand beneath, etc.) last a lifetime. If you take care of your tennis court well and get a tennis court resurfacing every several years (depending on usage), then the foundations typically need not be repaired again. If you take care of your surface badly and never update it, then over a matter of years, your base will start to erode, rendering the court useless and costing upwards of ten thousand dollars to fix it. 

To learn more, contact a tennis court repair and resurfacing company.