Post-Tensioned Tennis Court Construction

 

Post-tensioned concrete is the preferred method for new tennis court construction and rebuilding of old tennis courts. Merritt specializes in post-tension tennis court construction and can deliver a complete turnkey tennis facility. A cost effective way to restore an existing court is bad condition is to do a concrete post-tensioned overlay. This prevents you from having to tear out the existing courts and allows for a brand new surface.

 

The following are the reason’s why post tensioned tennis courts are the best option when it comes to building a tennis court:

 

• Ability to span unstable soils

• Increased resistance to settling and/or heaving

• Elimination of cold joints around net posts and fence posts

• Better uniformity of play

• More controlled slope for drainage

• Stable, attractive concrete edge

• Lower maintenance costs. This is important if future access is limited by landscaping, structures, etc.

• Eliminates the potential liability from structural cracking

• Ability to construct over existing courts, thereby saving valuable resources associated with demolition and