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All courts need periodic cleaning.
Many tennis courts in Britain are of the traditional
coloured porous macadam variety.
Because they are designed to let rain water flow through,
the surface is not sealed, these tiny holes will over a
period of time collect dirt and vegetation, commonly moss
and lichen which can make courts slippery and dangerous,
especially when damp.
In order to maintain your court and keep it safe, occasional
cleaning is desirable and in some cases imperative.
Our specialised environmentally friendly industrial pressure
washing equipment will transform your playing surface to
look like new.
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Older courts may need re-painting
Colouring
is applied by means of specialist airless spray equipment.
This equipment is very powerful and some machines can spray
at a pressure in excess of 3500psi. If used by an
inexperienced operative then a poor finish can be achieved
and at worst personal and serious injury can be sustained.
Allow only experienced personnel to paint your tennis court.
The playing lines are applied by the same
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Life expectancy of the paint can be as
much as 8 years or as little as 4 years, with a gradual
decline in appearance and performance during that time, life
expectancy can depend on the following;
 Location
Quality of the
materials
Quality of the
workmanship
Correct usage
Correct footwear
Maintenance
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Old
surface after cleaning and fitting of new
sockets for equipment |
Surface after application of
tarmac binder
and
colour |
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It is advisable to keep the surface clear
of all visible loose material if left, the debris between
the stones will during winter hold water.
When water freezes it expands and on your tennis court it
will push the small stones apart. This is commonly referred
to as fretting, moss has the same effect, the stones become
loose and this can be felt underfoot.
The resulting loose stones act as an abrasive, accelerating
the problem and shortening the life of the tennis surface.
Application of a Tarmac Binder before colouring may be
advisable in cases where fretting is occurring.
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Call me on 01208 74726 or email me at cliff@cjhservices.co.uk
for further information |
