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Author(s):Lockyer, John
Author Affiliation:Turfgrass Agronomist, Central Southern Region, Sports Turf Research Institute
Title:Managing tar macadam tennis courts
Section:Sports turf
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Source:International Turfgrass Bulletin. Vol. 237, July 2007, p. 22-25.
Publishing Information:Bingley, England: Sports Turf Research Institute
# of Pages:4
Keywords:TIC Keywords: Sports turf maintenance; Tennis courts; Artificial turf; Mosses; Moss control; Reconstruction
Abstract/Contents:Discusses the management and maintenance of tar macadam tennis courts. Explains construction types, the importance of site investigations, and the possible components of a successful maintenance program, which include "routine debris removal"; "appropriate measures...to reduce contaminants finding their way on to the court"; "improvement of light and air qualities surrounding the court"; "annual renovation cleaning"; "chemical control and prevention of live contaminates"; "provision for [color] coat and line marking replacement"; and "upkeep of the court furniture, to include fencing an nets." States that "with a good maintenance program in place, the life of a tarmac-based tennis court can be in excess of ten years from the time of construction."
Language:English
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Lockyer, J. 2007. Managing tar macadam tennis courts. Int. Turfgrass Bull. 237:p. 22-25.
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