As builders & regular players of this sport, we are often asked on the usage of sand in the artificial grass. Today, we bring you the answer so that your curiosity can finally be satisfied. There are 3 types of surface for this sport; porous concrete, cement & artificial turf. The latter material is the most widely used & accepted around the world & is the only one with the grain spread. The function of sand A sand’s function in this sport is more important than it seems. The usage of sand allows for greater & more effective control of the ball along with prevention of injuries & slips. The usage of sand also helps to increase the lifespan of the product as without sand the wear and tear on the turf would be much more ephemeral.  In addition to that, silica sand also helps to prevent any unwanted growth of organisms or fungi that could arrive from moisture. The most common type of sand used is silica with a grain size ranging from 0.5mm to 0.8mm. The maintenance of the sand is important as it has to be controlled and periodically swept so that it has to be spread equally throughout the court. It is also very important to know how much silica sand has to be added in the artificial turf but this factor depends on the type of turf that is used. Check out our article which discusses the topic of ‘Infill vs Non-infill – Which artificial grass is better?’ to gain a better understanding on this topic. Get in touch with us today!

Padel tennis has been gaining a lot of popularity in the Middle Eastern region especially in UAE with multiple padel court sports facilities opening up every now & then & what has actually helped create more popularity of this sport is the Dubai Sports World (DSW 2020). Now more than ever, people are looking into opening up new sports facilities with cost-effective padel courts that can perform optimally. Definitely, all padel fans must have come across this thought; either because this must have come up post-match or by simple curiosity; how much will it cost to build a padel court? In this article we look at what kind of materials are needed for a padel court investment as well as what factors can affect the overall expenditure of a court. The main requirement – Space The reason for this sport’s increasing popularity is because of the space it requires. If you are an investor, you must know the importance of optimal land usage. Padel court requires 20 x 10 m space. Although it is advisable to have more space for the surrounding of the court. If you have this much space available, great! Let’s look at what factors make the price of the court vary. Factors influencing the price The structure It has galvanized steel structural tube pillars of 100x50x3mm which are anchored to the foundation of the court by means of mechanical blocks. They are attached to the pillars of electro-welded mesh (50x50x4mm) through screws through 10 metric with antioxidant treatment. Tempered glass walls Tempered glass can have a thickness of 10-12mm , 6 fastening to the structure are required in the 3x2m & 4 clamps in those of 2x2m. The fence Both the bottoms and the sides of the court have to be installed tight to the bars which must be strong enough to withstand many blows. The mesh can be of two forms: simple twist or electrocuted in all the crosses. The latter one is the most popular option. Usually there are 2 exits on each side of the fence. The lighting The lighting is of the utmost importance when it comes to building a padel court. It must be optimal for the players to have the best visibility at night. The court must have 4 columns with 8pcs of 200W light bulb on each column. The floor It is recommended to have artificial turf as the flooring for padel court because it helps reduce risk of injury in ankles, knees and joints. The pile height of the turf usually ranges from 10-15mm. You can read more about the artificial turf details here where the benefits of using sand in artificial turf is highlighted. Click here to read! The maintenance The maintenance is a running cost of the court. Minimum maintenance has to be done on the court such as spreading out the sand & cleaning. However, we need to be aware of breakage of the network or panel of glass. Get in touch with us Get in touch with our team to help you out in selecting a padel court which is within your budget & meets your standards of usage. We provide a complete turnkey solution in design & build of padel courts.