Getting those steps in. In recent years, rubber paths have become increasingly popular in outdoor areas, including parks, community pathways, building courtyards and rooftops… and even sidewalks. Rubber trails provide a low-impact, non-slip, comfortable surface for joggers and walkers. Did you know? Plexitrac® Surfacer is mostly known as the budget friendly option for resurfacing, refreshing, …
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All courts have some measure of pinholing and they are generally cosmetic in nature. Some pinholes are more pronounced than others, but basically any coating that is applied horizontally will have them. Pinholes occur when a tiny bubble forms in the surface coating and then bursts as the coating is drying, leaving behind a small …
In the sports construction industry, as in life, there are certain milestones and measuring sticks, events that both mark the passage of time and a time of celebration. For North America, there is no more anticipated event than the American Sports Builders Association Technical Meeting. If you’re not familiar with ASBA, don’t take our …
A successful athletic court installation is dependent on many factors, starting with a sound base (with good drainage) and asphalt or concrete meeting the requirements of American Sports Builders Association. Here are some other key factors to consider prior to starting your job. Surfaces should be properly sloped for good drainage, and free from cracks …
Rust can ruin the visual appeal of crisp, clean, colorful athletic surfaces. When dingy brown spots develop over time on tennis, basketball and other outdoor and indoor athletic playing surfaces, it’s likely due to the presence of iron. Iron oxidizes as moisture penetrates the court, eventually causing rust to migrate to the surface and materialize …
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Temperature is one of the major factors in successful installation of Water Based Latex recreational coatings systems. Those of you located domestically in the US, know 2014 has been one wild year for weather thus far. Polar vortexes, rain, and cold temps have combined to make this sport surface installation season a nightmare, especially in …