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If you have decided to
construct a tennis court, you may be wondering of what you need to do next.
Here are some basic things that you need to know if you have considered a
new tennis court construction:
● Size and
space
A
standard size tennis court for doubles play, measure 60 feet by 120 feet
from fence to fence. For a series of two or more courts, a minimum of 48
feet in additional width is allowed for each extra court. Total cleared
space varies depending upon the place landscape, perimeter drainage needs,
and so on. You will need a minimum of 5 feet around the boundary and
additional space stipulation is needed for special drains, elaborate
landscapes and patios. More clearing is required for steeply sloped site to
allow for natural sloping around the court. Courts can be smaller in
dimensions, but since the standard playing lines for doubles are always 36
feet by 78 feet, it would not be advisable to under size your courts as they
may compromise safety and quality of play.
● Orientation
Preferably a tennis court should be situated in a true north-south
direction.
● Perimeter
Sloping and Drainage
Different perimeter sloping and drainage is built for a court that is built
on the side of a hill than on a flat open area. A variety of techniques are
used to redirect water from washing on top of or under a court, it ranges
from natural swales to elaborate underground systems, sometimes retaining
walls are required with drainage provisions behind the wall. All of these
affect the size and space requirements of tennis court construction.
● Fencing
A
standard fence is 10 feet high, but 8 feet or 12 feet may be suitable at
times. You have a lot of options when it comes to fencing, the court can be
fully enclosed with a high fence or sides can be left open with a lower 3
feet or 4 feet high fence. Corners can be the standard 90 degrees or cut
off slantways. For tennis court construction, support systems can be wood
which is either, round cedar or pressure treated pine, or steel posts which
are galvanized or vinyl-bonded. The fabric can be vinyl-bonded chain link,
netting or chicken wire.
● Permits
Local by laws and rules for
tennis court construction may vary. You have to take in hand the following
issues: building permits and fees, check with the local building
department; conservation restrictions, check with the local conservation
department; utilities, a common agency is notified to spot and mark all
underground lines for gas, electricity, water and sewer before a ground
breaking is done.
Aside from these basic
things that you need to know, you may also want to check and choose
contractors who can get the job done for you. Make sure that you are aware
of their company profile, credentials and the services that they can offer
you. In tennis court construction always consider the basics, contractors
and cost.
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