Construction & Contractors Blog
A lot of people play tennis at their local park, but if you're serious about playing this sport regularly and you have enough space on your property, getting a court installed can be a project to consider. You'll want to find a contractor that specializes in tennis court installations, but before the project begins, you'll need to make several choices. It's a good idea to talk with your contractor about previous installation projects that he or she has done, as this can potentially give you some ideas for your project. Here are some choices to make when you're adding a tennis court to your yard.
Court Color
Many people think of green when they think of tennis courts, but this isn't the only color choice that you have available to you. While there's nothing wrong with going the traditional route, give some thought to what other colors you might prefer. Blue, maroon, brown, and other shades are all readily available, and one of them may catch your eye. You might also have fun choosing a color that holds a special significance to you. For example, if you played tennis in college, consider a court in the color of your school's logo.
Court Size
Ideally, you'll have room for a regulation-sized tennis court in your yard. If you don't quite have enough space — or perhaps would need to cut down multiple trees to make space, you may wish to consider a court that is slightly smaller. A smaller court can still provide plenty of fun, as well as be useful for people who are learning the game and children alike. If you anticipate having some neighbors learn to play on your court, a smaller court may be something that you wish to pursue.
Court Lighting
Lighting is another topic to consider before you finalize the plans for the installation of your tennis court. Lighting isn't critical; a lot of people are happy to play tennis during the day and find other activities for the evening. However, having lights around your tennis court will dramatically increase the amount of time each day that you can use it. If you live where the daytime temperatures are extremely high, you might prefer to play at night when the conditions are cooler. Lights on the sides or corners of the court will adequately illuminate it. This is a decision to make before the installation begins, as your contractor may need to run wires through trenches under the court.
Share20 July 2020
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