According to the International Tennis Federation (ITF), fabric frame structures for covering tennis courts can be a cheaper alternative to rigid framed buildings and even air structures.
Fabric Structures that are applied to cover tennis courts provide a number of benefits.
Savings
Building an indoor tennis court is expensive. According to the International Tennis Federation (ITF), fabric frame structures for covering tennis courts can be a cheaper alternative to rigid framed buildings and even air structures. In most cases, fabric structures do not require a foundation, so they work with existing courts. Tennis facilities that want to deliver an amazing indoor tennis experience without the expensive maintenance costs that come with permanent buildings such as steel-frame should consider a fabric structure to cover their tennis courts.
Durability
Fabric structures can last many years, and the framework lasts even longer. Facilities that want to have an indoor tennis structure for the long term typically choose fabric structures. They do not have to worry about persistent maintenance costs that could come with other types of facilities used to cover tennis courts.
Applied to Existing Courts
Building an indoor tennis court is expensive. In most cases fabric structures do not require a foundation, so they work with existing courts. Facilities simply need to choose the court, or courts they want to cover and then begin the installation. This saves time and capital and makes it easier for facilities to make the transformation from outdoor to indoor.
Controlled Environment
Not only do fabric structures protect from damaging UV rays, but indoor tennis courts can also be temperature controlled with HVAC systems. There are also ventilation options that let in outside air when temperatures and weather conditions allow.
Customized Options
There a variety of customized options for fabric structures applied to tennis courts. The options allow for simply covering a single tennis court or multiple courts at once. This makes it simple for facilities to get exactly what they need. They can go completely indoor or they can build only a handful of indoor courts.
Fabric Structures help people enjoy tennis year round, regardless of the weather. It does not matter if a facility is located in a hot, cold, or mild climate. Athletic clubs and facilities with tennis courts can benefit from adding a fabric structure. Once added, the facility will begin to enjoy all of the benefits that come with fabric tennis structures.
There are a few different companies applying fabric structures to tennis court areas. These include:
- Signature Structures
- Universal Fabric Structures
- Legacy Building Solutions
- ClearSpan Fabric Structures
- Big Top Fabric Structures
Sports Interiors has worked with a number of fabric structures that house indoor tennis courts to improve the tennis playing experience through applying our LED Tennis Lighting System. Reach out us if you're considering covering some of your tennis courts as we can help guide you through the process.
