SPECS_-_TENNIS_COURT_RESURFACING.docx

TENNIS COURT RESURFACING & EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATION

Hoover and Hopkins Athletic Court Resurfacing

1. QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Surfacing shall conform to American Sports Builders Association (ASBA) guidelines for planarity.

B. All surface coating products shall be supplied by a single manufacturer.

C. Contractor shall record batch numbers and maintain records through warranty period.

D. Installer shall be an authorized applicator of the specified system.

E. Manufacturer’s representative shall be available for consultation.

2. SUBMITTALS

A. Manufacturer specifications, color charts, and installation instructions.

B. Authorized Applicator certification.

C. ITF classification certificate (Category 2 pace).

D. MSDS documentation.

E. Substitutions require 7-day prior approval with QUV ≥1000-hour testing.

3. MATERIAL HANDLING & STORAGE

A. Store per manufacturer requirements.

B. Deliver in unopened labeled containers.

C. All surfacing materials shall be non-flammable.

4. GUARANTEE

Provide one-year warranty covering materials and workmanship.

5. QUALIFICATIONS

Installer

· Experienced in acrylic court construction

· ASBA builder member

· Authorized applicator Manufacturer

· ITF medium pace classification

· U.S.-owned company

· ASBA member

6. PRODUCTS

6.1 Manufacturer

· California Products Corporation – Plexipave System

6.2 COURT SURFACING MATERIALS (Integrated List)

Surface Preparation

· Plexipave Crack Filler

· 100% acrylic resin, sand-filled

· Min. solids: 85%

· Weight: ~15 lbs/gal

· Court Patch Binder

· 100% acrylic resin + Portland cement + silica sand

· Min. solids: 46%

· Weight: 8.7–8.9 lbs/gal

Resurfacing Layer

· California Acrylic Resurfacer

· 100% acrylic resin (no vinyl)

· ≥3.5% attapulgite

· Min. solids: 26.7%

Color System (Combined System Requirement)

· Plexipave Color Base

· 100% acrylic resin

· ≤63% rounded silica sand

· Min. solids: 74%

· Plexichrome

· 100% acrylic resin

· Light-fast pigments

· Green contains ≥8% chrome oxide

· Min. solids: 36.5%

· System Note:

Plexichrome and Plexipave Color Base shall be mechanically blended on-site to create the Fortified Plexipave system.

Line Striping

· California Line Paint

· 100% acrylic resin

· No alkyds or vinyl

· Rounded silica sand texture

· Min. solids: 60.5%

General Material Requirements

· VOC: ≥100 g/L (EPA Method 24)

· No local sand allowed in color system

· All sand factory-controlled

6.3 COURT EQUIPMENT (Integrated)

Tennis Posts

· Har-Tru Advantage Round External Wind Posts

· 2 7/8" diameter

· Schedule 80 aluminum

· External reel with safety guard

· Powder-coated finish Tennis Net

· Edwards 40LS Tennis Net

· 3.5 mm braided polyethylene

· Double mesh top (6 rows)

· Heavy-duty UV-treated headband

· 42 ft regulation length

· 5/8" fiberglass dowels

· Weather-resistant

· 5-year warranty Court Furnishings

· HAR-TRU Multi-purpose Bench – White

7. EXECUTION

7.1 Weather Limitations

· Do not install in rain or high humidity

· Minimum temp: 50°F rising

· Max surface temp: 140°F

7.2 Surface Preparation

· Clean surface (pressure wash required)

· Treat algae with approved solution

· Crack sterilization required 14 days prior

7.3 Patching

· Fill depressions using Court Patch Binder mix

· Flood test to identify birdbaths

· Apply tack coat prior to patching

7.4 Acrylic Resurfacer Application

· Apply 0.06 gal/sy minimum

· Mix ratio:

· 55 gal resurfacer

· 20–40 gal water

· 600–800 lbs silica sand

· Apply via rubber squeegee

· Allow full cure between coats

7.5 Color System Application

· Mix:

· 30 gal Color Base

· 20 gal Plexichrome

· 20 gal water

· Apply 3 coats minimum

· Total: ≥0.15 gal/sy

· Use 50 durometer squeegee

7.6 Line Striping

· 2-inch width (unless noted)

· Apply 150–200 sf/gal

· Layout per USTA standards

8. PROTECTION & CLEANUP

· Protect surface during curing

· Restrict access until acceptance

· Remove debris and dispose per regulations

9. PROJECT SCOPE (SUMMARY INTEGRATED)

Hopkins Courts (3 Courts – Overlay)

· 2" asphalt overlay

· Crack repair (~200 LF)

· Fabric system installation

· New pathways (6–6.5 ft width)

· Full acrylic system + striping

· New posts, nets, benches

Hoover Courts (2 Courts – Resurfacing)

· Crack repair + fabric (~150 LF)

· Acrylic resurfacing system

· Asphalt apron replacement

· Striping and coatings

· Equipment installation

10. PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

· Flatness: ≤1/8" over 10 ft

· No ponding permitted

· Surface must meet ITF Category 2 pace