If you have an indoor court, you can use it all year round, but such is not the case with outdoor courts, not here in Utah, anyway. Whether or not you can use outdoor courts depends on the weather. As such, it’s no surprise that the best time of year to get court surfacing is also weather dependent.
If you live in an area that stays sunny and balmy all year round, then the best time of year to get court surfacing could be pretty much anytime. For other climates, though, the best time of year to get surfacing depends on the temperatures and weather.
Here is what you need to know about when the best time of year to get court surfacing is and why this is the case.
The Best Time Of Year To Get Court Surfacing Is:
Not during the winter!
It is best to get court surfacing done in the spring, summer, and fall months. It is not recommended to try to get court surfacing done during the winter months. Of course, if you live somewhere like sunny California or somewhere else that is temperate all year round, this recommendation may not apply to you.
It’s advised against getting surfacing in the winter because the temperature must be at least 50 degrees Fahrenheit and rising prior to application. The mixture must not be allowed to freeze. The temperature must stay above 50 degrees Fahrenheit for at least 24 hours. You should not get court surfacing done when rain is imminent or forecasted.
In fact, many court surfacing companies close down during the winter months and reopen come spring. This is due to the fact that the weather often prevents them from being able to do their job.
What Happens If You Try To Get Court Surfacing In The Winter
If you try to have court surfacing installed when the weather drops below 50 degrees Fahrenheit, this will lead to failure. The surface will need to be removed and reapplied in order to look good. Drying will take longer when the temperature is in the 50s or 60s or the court is in a shady area. If the court is in the sun and it’s in the 70s or higher, the court will dry faster.
Most courts are installed in the morning when it’s warm but not too hot. This gives the courts plenty of sunlight to dry and keeps the workers safe from overheating.
How To Prepare Your Court For Surfacing
Prior to application, the court surface must be cleaned entirely of all dust, dirt, and debris. If it is a new asphalt court, the asphalt must have been allowed to cure for at least 14-30 days prior to application. New concrete courts must cure for at least 28 days prior to application.
If you are getting court resurfacing, all repairs to the court surface must be taken care of before application. Cracks and depressions and other defects must be repaired and the court surface must be smooth and flat.
What Surfacing Consists Of
Standard court surfaces have the base, the resurfacer, the color coat, and the line paint. We here at Pickle Court Surfacing use SportMaster products to ensure that our clients have the best quality courts possible. The SportMaster cushioned system has the base, resurfacer, CushionMaster II, CushionMaster I, color coat, and line paint.
Each coat must be allowed to dry completely before the next coat can be applied. Coats take an average of 30 minutes to 2 hours to dry completely. How fast they dry depends on the temperature, weather conditions, and ventilation.
Ensure that you allow your new court surface at least 48 hours before you open it up for play, to ensure that it is completely dried and ready for use.
Remember that the construction of your court plays a significant role in how long it will last and how long your court surface will last between resurfacing jobs. You must also ensure that you are taking good care of your court. Check out our previous blog: How To Maintain A Court: Essential Steps, to learn more about how to maintain your court.
Do You Need Court Surfacing?
Pickle Court Surfacing provides state-of-the-art surfacing services in Northern Utah. We specialize in pickleball courts, tennis courts, basketball courts, and multi-purpose courts. Contact us today for your free estimate or for more information about our services.
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