Tennis and basketball courts are designed to last for many years, but drainage issues can, and do, cause premature failures of courts. Water drainage repair in Branford, CT mitigates drainage issues to ensure courts not only last longer but are more usable after rains. Courts that don’t drain properly frequently experience puddling that doesn’t dry up for quite some time after a rain, making those courts effectively useless.
Preventing Drainage Issues
The best way to prevent drainage issues from developing is to properly install a tennis or basketball court. Branford paving experts like Atwater Paving work closely with clients to ensure all preparation work is done properly, as a proper base is essential to prevent settling and the corresponding drainage issues that develop after installations. However, when drainage issues appear, taking steps to eliminate those issues is crucial.
Why is Drainage So Important?
When courts don’t drain properly, standing water creates several issues. First, as alluded to earlier, courts with standing water are not usable. But, perhaps, more importantly, standing water speeds up surface deterioration, which means the courts become unplayable long before they should. If freeze and thaw cycles occur while standing water is present, the deterioration process is speeded up even more. That means the court may require replacement long before it should.
Quality Maintenance and Repairs Prolong a Court’s Life
Outdoor tennis and basketball courts will always take a beating from Mother Nature but, with proper maintenance, they’ll stand up to years of rain and snow. Maintenance and water drainage repair in Branford, CT are affordable and improve the playability of the courts while also extending their usable lifespans. Surfacing professionals are always willing to inspect courts and suggest maintenance and repair strategies for area court owners. With a plan in place, preventing or repairing water damage is far easier.
If you have tennis or basketball courts, now is the time to have a professional examine the courts and suggest maintenance scheduling to minimize any drainage issues. Extending the usable life of courts is important, but it’s also important to consider how usable those courts are. Contact the experts for honest, helpful advice for maintaining outdoor courts.
