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With court
surfaces like these, you need more than cosmetic surfacing . . . we recommend
the crack-resistant Slipsheet® System.
The Slipsheet® System
employs a divorcing membrane that separates the new surface from the old
and is bonded only at the perimeter. Because the membrane is not directly
bonded to the old surface, the stress of movement is distributed across
the entire court instead of being localized at the crack. The basic concept
was originally developed in the 50's as a means of waterproofing Navy shipdecks.
In 1958 the method was adapted to resurface badly cracked tennis courts.
Over the last 36 years, Malott Peterson Renner has continued to improve
the materials and application techniques.
The Slipsheet® System is
cost-effective when compared with removal and replacement of the existing
court or with yearly maintenance and conventional resurfacing over a 5-7
year period. In addition, it is difficult to calculate the loss of not
having a playable quality tennis court and the depreciation in value of
an expensive asset.
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| The surface is prepared by cleaning, sterilizing
(when flora is present) and filling cracks with latex mastic. Abrupt vertical
variations are leveled and deteriorated sections are replaced prior to
placing the membrane. A high grade (no rag content) fiberglass paper is
overlapped 2" and glued to itself to form a divorcing slipsheet. The
paper is glued directly to the surface only at the perimeter and where
protrusions occur (net posts, light posts, and center strap anchors for
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A special fiberglass reinforcing fabric is
embedded in a slurry coat of asphaltic emulsions to give the membrane more
tensile strength. This reinforcing mesh is placed at right angles to the
slipsheet and overlaps it at the perimeter to help seal off the edge. Another
slurry coat is applied over the fabric to complete the membrane portion
of the system. |
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| A cold asphalt lift (3/8" to 1/2"
thick) of asphaltic emulsions and coarse sand is placed to physically hold
down the membrane. The weight (6-7 lbs/s.f.) is needed to eliminate "dead"
spots and to prevent buckling up of the fiberglass paper. After proper
curing, the asphalt is then compacted with a roller. Rubber particles and
latex binder can be added to the lift to provide a cushion surface. |
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To finish the tennis court surfacing, the
area is flooded and allowed to partially dry; water-holding spots are marked
and filled (where positive drainage exists). The fills are compacted and
emulsion coats are applied with a squeegee to provide a smooth surface.
After compaction, the emulsion coats are sealed with latex acrylic surface
in the color(s) and texture of your choice. Tape-masked 2" white painted
playing lines complete the resurfacing. |
"When you play with the
best, you are the winner."
 
   
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