Knowing When to Refurbish Your Home Court

Home courts allow for individuals and families to bring their athletic dreams to life in their very own backyard. With a variety of custom courts available to families, there are endless hours of exercise and family fun to be had. Whether it be a tennis court or a home basketball court there is bound to be wear over time.

With a home basketball court that is exposed to the elements there is the possibility of damages occurring. If you factor in normal wear from daily use as well, it is little wonder that over time the need for refurbishments comes up. Knowing the appropriate time to refurbish your home basketball court saves time and money.

When to Refurbish

The most obvious indicator of the need for repairs is if your court becomes a safety hazard. A home basketball court is a place for families to spend their time together doing something that they love. If your court becomes severely damaged during an intense storm and is no longer safe to play on it is time for repairs.

The wind and rain can weather a court overtime as well, damaging the surface and eroding the court. There naturally occurring damages can be sped up by the elements and after 15 or 20 years the need for refurbishing can manifest itself.

Faded color, eroded surfaces and weathered edges are all signs that your court needs refurbished.

Contact the builders of your home basketball court for an assessment of your court if you think refurbishing is needed. A company website can also provide important information on the damages to look for when considering a refurbishment.

How to Refurbish

With the initial purchase of a home basketball court or other home court come equipped with a warranty. When refurbishments are needed make sure you check your warranty so as to not unnecessarily pay out of pocket.

Normal warranties cover normal wear and weather damages. As with all contracts though it is important to read the fine print and understand what your warranty covers and what you are entitled to when it comes to repairs. Normal warranties last for 10 to 15 years, past that point in time all repairs come out of pocket.

With all repairs contact the original company to ensure the best job is done especially on a home basketball court that has been customized.

Maddison Driggs is an athletics writer for Fusion 360, an SEO and content marketing agency. Information provided by Sport Court. Follow on Twitter.