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Court Evaluation:

The main objective of a  tennis court evaluation is to think in terms of preventive maintenance by identifying and correcting potential problems before the playing season begins. Inspect the following areas and document any needed repairs or maintenance.

Fencing

1. Bottom, Intermediate and Top Rails secured at the proper height above the court surface and evenly parallel around the court.
2. Line, Corner and Terminal Posts are plumb and vertical with End Caps in place and secure.
3. Fencing Fabric evenly stretched and secured to the upright posts. Height of fence bottom approximately 3/4" above the court surface.
4. Bottom Tension Wire should be tied to fence bottom with "hog rings" spaced every 24 inches.
5. Gate Frame tension bars, Post Hinges and Latching Devices should be inspected and secured.

Perimeter Curbing

1. Inspect and remove any obstructions along the perimeter that may affect surface drainage.
2. Remove any build-up of surface material that may have accumulated on top of the curbing over time.
3. Inspect curbing and mortar joints

Court Surfacing

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Before the total amount of clay required for reconditioning is ordered, surface planarity and surface depth must be documented. By checking the average surface depth, thin areas can be identified and corrected. Surface planarity requires that the court be surveyed in order to distinguish and correct any minor grade change that may occur over time. The following chart illustrates the relative amount of clay required for reconditioning depending on the average depth of surfacing present.

Court Equipment

Activating the irrigation system is a two step process involving the inspection of the main feed lines first and the inspection of the zone valves and sprinkler heads second. Determine if any breaks exist in the irrigation lines leading to the tennis courts by activating the main supply line while keeping the zone control valve to the courts turned off. Ensure that the pressure booster pump is not operating during this process. If a leak does exist, the water will be forced up to the surface in a very short time and a repair can be made.

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