“Should I build an asphalt or post-tension concrete tennis court on my property?” is a question Classic Turf Company of Woodbury, CT, gets asked often. Asphalt tennis courts are the most common type of hard-surfaced courts in the tennis industry today, but post-tension concrete courts are gaining in popularity and numbers for several reasons. Why… Read more »
When installing a new tennis court, you could use regular asphalt to do it. However, a post-tensioned concrete tennis court would likely be a superior option. Creating a post-tension tennis court involves taking a prepared base and installing a structural concrete slab over top of it. The concrete is then reinforced with a system of… Read more »
If you’re building an outdoor basketball court, tennis court, or other sports surface, you should strongly consider using post-tension concrete to do it. Post-tension concrete lasts significantly longer than many other types of concrete, and it won’t crack or break for a very long time. It makes it ideal for creating a playing surface that… Read more »
Outdoor athletic courts take quite a beating over time. Whether it’s from all the people’s feet using them or the harsh weather hitting them time and time again, eventually old courts wear out. What are some warning signs you need a new athletic court? Signs You Need a New Athletic Court First, have the colors… Read more »
A professionally installed tennis or basketball court is a sizable investment for individuals, businesses or organizations to make. Therefore, it’s essential that you do things right to ensure you make a purchase that will last for years to come. All too often, however, things get done not up to standard and buyer’s remorse occurs. Buyer’s… Read more »
The New Year is here, 2016, and all of us at Classic Turf are very excited to see what the New Year will bring. The sky is the limit for what we want to do and we hope to continue to be recognized for our post tension concrete technology. It is an exciting time for… Read more »
In recent blog posts, we’ve been busy focusing on the current state of tennis in America. Some of it’s positive; some might seem negative in nature. Have no fear though. That’s because tennis is undergoing a seismic shift in demographics, in who wants to play it. Think of tennis as a company trying to rebrand… Read more »
In the turf world, concrete largely hasn’t been playing much of a game for people. We see it more as something for foundations in housing and maybe a cheap way for a basketball court to be set up, but we see more people going for the classic turf with the rubberized design since it tends… Read more »
When the summer heat rises and the weather becomes blistering, that’s when you’ll be the happiest that you decided to install a post tension concrete playing surface. Here at the Classic Turf Company, we stand by the durability and playing performance of each of our courts or running tracks. There are plenty of reasons why… Read more »
With 40 years of experience, it is our passion and mission to guide you to the best possible game plan. We work from coast to coast to achieve all of your sports surface dreams. Reach out now to speak with a specialist, and put the ball in our court. Game on.