{"id":2619,"date":"2021-01-27T08:36:29","date_gmt":"2021-01-26T22:36:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/tigerturf.com\/au\/?p=2619"},"modified":"2024-06-26T06:48:35","modified_gmt":"2024-06-25T20:48:35","slug":"maintaining-your-residential-tennis-court","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tigerturf.com\/au\/maintaining-your-residential-tennis-court\/","title":{"rendered":"Maintaining Your Residential Tennis Court"},"content":{"rendered":"

Do\u2019s and Don\u2019ts<\/h2>\n

Maintaining a residential synthetic turf tennis court is a lot like servicing a car. It only needs a good service once a year or so, but there are little things that you can do when you notice them to keep it in excellent shape in between services.<\/p>\n

Back in the day, before synthetic turf, tennis courts were \u201cdifficult to maintain\u201d grass or \u201chard on the joints\u201d asphalt or concrete.\u00a0 While asphalt is a little easier to maintain, it still requires some maintenance and isn\u2019t the best for impact on your joints (or, let\u2019s face it, when you fall over diving for the ball!).<\/p>\n

Synthetic turf provides a versatile, high-performance surface for game-play.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re hesitant to use synthetic turf for your residential tennis court, don\u2019t be: we\u2019ve created a list of dos and don\u2019ts so that you can maintain your court with ease.<\/p>\n

Synthetic Turf Tennis Court Maintenance: Dos and Don\u2019ts<\/h2>\n

Do: Get the foundations right<\/h4>\n

You can clean and maintain your artificial tennis court all day, but it won\u2019t mean much if the foundations are wrong.<\/p>\n

Before you install a synthetic court, make sure that the surface is properly prepped, and that you have the right base layer, or sub-base, underneath. Good drainage is essential, as is making sure that there is nothing under the surface that may disrupt the life of your turf, like tree roots or underground infrastructure.<\/p>\n

Do: Remove leaves and debris<\/h4>\n

When debris is left on your synthetic court surface, it will break down and decompose, eventually staining the sand infill and compromising the quality of your turf. The surface may become slippery underfoot and\/or compacted creating a \u201cglazed\u201d effect which is not ideal. Leaving leaves and detritus on your turf will definitely damage it and result in costly restoration which should be avoided.<\/p>\n

Do: Sweep and brush regularly<\/h4>\n

On a regular basis, and when required, give your court a sweep and gentle brush to dislodge any debris that sits on the surface of your turf.\u00a0 Keep it clean or it may end up like this\u2026<\/p>\n

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Before TigerTurf maintenance<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Do: Use approved products and trust the experts<\/h4>\n

Your turf supplier will recommend certain cleaning products approved for use if you are a home handyman type, or alternatively offers a regular maintenance service to keep your surface looking perfect all year round.<\/p>\n

Foot traffic is wonderful in assisting to keep moss growth under control \u2013 the more use the surface gets the better! You can be forgiven for thinking that your surface won\u2019t need maintaining if it\u2019s not being used, however the reality is the exact opposite!\u00a0 If your court is not being utilised regularly, maintenance is even more important to assist in keeping organic growth under control.<\/p>\n

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Private Tennis Tournament 1000<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Don\u2019t: Use a water blaster<\/h4>\n

A water blaster or pressure washer will damage your turf and is not recommended!\u00a0\u00a0 This aggressive cleaning can damage your sub-base, compromise the adhesives on the seams, create uneven sand levels (and in some cases remove it completely), not to mention damage your pile so it\u2019s best to avoid this process!<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t: Ignore seasonal differences<\/h4>\n

You\u2019ll care for your tennis court differently in the summer than you will in the winter. Depending on where you live, you may be subject to bitter temperatures, snow, ice, or frost during the cooler months, meaning that your court will require a little more TLC (and a little more leaf removal!).<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t: Leave it unmaintained<\/h4>\n

Finally \u2013 and this is really what we\u2019re getting at \u2013 regular maintenance adds up over time to keep your tennis court in excellent condition.<\/p>\n

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After TigerTurf Maintenance<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

The cost of not maintaining your court surface<\/h4>\n

If you don\u2019t maintain your asphalt or hard tennis court surface properly, over time it will become damaged and need replacing. The same is true for synthetic turf. No matter what surface you have, it\u2019s going to cost much more to restore or replace it, than it will to have it maintained properly.<\/p>\n

Need a hand with your tennis court?<\/h4>\n

Talk to us<\/a>. With years of experience and commitment to the highest standard in synthetic turf, we\u2019re always here to help.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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