Sunday, March 2, 2014

Tips For Effective Tennis Court Maintenance

By Leticia Jensen


A lot of people enjoy playing tennis. Having your own court allows you to play whenever you want. However there will be periods of time when you are not playing. The danger is that during this time you may forget to keep it as well maintained as it should be. This is why you need to maintain effective tennis court maintenance.

There are a number of things you can do to keep your court in the best condition. A lot of the things you can do are relatively simple and not even particularly expensive. It is more about doing the work when it is needed. Careful cleaning and maintenance will reduce the amount of time you need to spend on resurfacing and other expensive work that will require professional contractors.

There are numerous reasons for ensuring that your court is properly maintained. The biggest reason is that not properly maintaining the surface will result in more problems later on. You are better off stopping problems from starting when the signs first emerge than having to deal with the more expensive consequences of ignoring them until it is too late.

Pressure washing is also good for clearing away moss and algae. If this is not done on a regular basis then layers can build up. Therefore you should pressure wash the surface as often as possible, especially during cold and damp conditions when moss and algae are more likely to develop.

You also need to keep moss and algae from building up on the surface. Again this is quite simple to do but it is important you do it as regularly as you possibly can. All you need to do is use a pressure washer in order to clear this away from the surface. If this is not done on a regular basis then layers can build up and result in more damage to the playing surface.

One crucial element are the markings. You want to be sure that people know the boundaries on the court. The amount of repainting you will need to do will vary depending on how often it gets used and the weather conditions in your local area. However as a broad rule of thumb it is generally recommended that you get the court repainted at least once every five years.

It is vital to emphasise that working regularly on the surface is better than having to deal with problems when they get worse. If you see a hairline crack then you ought to get it repaired as soon as possible. This will reduce the amount of damage to the surface and also reduce the risk of anyone getting injured by playing on a damaged surface.

There will be times when it is best to use a professional contractor to maintain your lawn. Remember to check online and verify companies before you agree to work with them. This will increase the chances of finding someone reliable. It is also worth looking online for demonstration videos and customer feedback to help learn more about different products and methods of keeping your court well maintained.




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