SPORT COURT TRENDS
Outdoor Entertainment Trends Here we are in the year 2021 and as a homeowner, you have more than likely had more time than usual to think about improvements to your property. If you have kids, you have also thought a out different ways to kee them entertained while spending more time at your primary residence or even your weekend getaway property. There is no better time than now to get the kids outside, in the safety of your own home, and get the lood flowing Since CO I , data shows a drastic increase in screen time for kids beyond what already seemed to be an unhealthy balance. Getting your family outside to enjoy activities together is something that should never be lost and there are several ways to create the right space in your ackyard. ulti ur ose game courts, ickle all courts, utting greens, bocce ball courts, tennis courts and other types of recreation are timeless when it comes to creating un, long lasting and priceless memories for you and your loved ones. With the right professional contractor, design and space in your yard, there are limitless options. Not only does this improve the quality of life for your family, this also increases the value of your home for future buyers with a family looking to have something just like this. There are many ways these courts can be built. You may be wondering what the latest technologies in surfacing are or these ackyard game courts. Some come with su staintial maintenance, and others comes with virtually no maintenance at all. In the Sierra, one o the constant issues with as halt
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or concrete oundations is the ree e thaw soil and how that effects cracking. Once water enetrates a crack and ree es, thus expanding, it will increase the size of this crack. This is especially worse with asphalt, whereas concrete typically has re ar laced within to control the growth o a crack. Cracks in asphalt will continue to grow in width and in length with no end in sight. ow do you fi this cracking issue Since there is no way to control the weather or the behavior of the elements on your property, a steel reinforced concrete pad will be the best option for the foundation, and the utilization of newer technologies in sur acing resulting in a significant improvement. Modular synthetic overlays that suspend the concrete don’t allow cracks to telegraph through making your court always look perfect. This surface is orthopedic and possesses the best fall height ratings when compared to concrete or as halt. ue to their to grid design, water or snow will drain right through the sur ace and sheet off the concrete elow it, which means no sur ace water esign these courts with your own ersonal fla or, logos, lighting, encing and other finishing touches to create the er ect s ace or your amily It’s time to ut the screens down and get outside. Play Together, Stay Together. Thanks to Barrett Park at Sport Court/Bocce Builders of America for writing this article. You can contact Barrett at 925.932.4108, info@allsportamerica. com or www.allsportamerica.com.
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