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Pole Barn on a Tennis Court Question
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don45640
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Ditto on Murphy's idea.......a regulation court...I've poured 3 of them, is 120' X 60' and sloped up to 6" total,either crowned and 3" either way or 6" off to one side.
So use that pavement! Build it bigger if you can, `cause you'll always WISH you had.
Main thing I'd do is cut(saw the asphalt) out for the posts(at least 18"square if 6" posts) and really pour a good amount of concrete around them after you treat the bottoms of the posts. don-ohio
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So use that pavement! Build it bigger if you can, `cause you'll always WISH you had.
Main thing I'd do is cut(saw the asphalt) out for the posts(at least 18"square if 6" posts) and really pour a good amount of concrete around them after you treat the bottoms of the posts. don-ohio
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schmism
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Because budget is an issue, instead of going bigger, build around it.
IE set it to the back corner. Set the 2x8 PT bottom board 1" in the ground just outside the edge of the pavement. Cut the other edge into the pavement.
THen you wind up with pavement infront of the doors/side of the barn for a covered lean two for more outside paved stoarage. or use it as a covered padio off the side of the barn.
EG work around the pavement just dont plop the building right in the middle of the court.
IE set it to the back corner. Set the 2x8 PT bottom board 1" in the ground just outside the edge of the pavement. Cut the other edge into the pavement.
THen you wind up with pavement infront of the doors/side of the barn for a covered lean two for more outside paved stoarage. or use it as a covered padio off the side of the barn.
EG work around the pavement just dont plop the building right in the middle of the court.
radioman
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If you are pretty much set on the size-why not add wings to the barn so you have a nice parking space outside with a roof? Now - I am not sure why I am reading it wrong - but you keep bring up the word trench. why? I'd would just cut a hole where the poles going to be and drill out the holes with a post hole digger. If you are concerned about water - is there any standing water on the court after a rain? or just small puddles? I am pretty sure whomever made the tennis court had a slight slope to divert water on the court. I would just get cold patch bags and patch in the holes after setting the poles to keep water out or use hydraulic cement which would be better.
I would talk to the builder of pole barns and ask them for ideas after they come and take a look to give you a quote.
I would talk to the builder of pole barns and ask them for ideas after they come and take a look to give you a quote.
radioman
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If you are pretty much set on the size-why not add wings to the barn so you have a nice parking space outside with a roof? Now - I am not sure why I am reading it wrong - but you keep bring up the word trench. why? I'd would just cut a hole where the poles going to be and drill out the holes with a post hole digger. If you are concerned about water - is there any standing water on the court after a rain? or just small puddles? I am pretty sure whomever made the tennis court had a slight slope to divert water on the court. I would just get cold patch bags and patch in the holes after setting the poles to keep water out or use hydraulic cement which would be better.
I would talk to the builder of pole barns and ask them for ideas after they come and take a look to give you a quote.
I would talk to the builder of pole barns and ask them for ideas after they come and take a look to give you a quote.
Ranger Rick
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Thanks Guys - this should be interesting the builder is supposed to have some ideas by Tuesday - I'll keep ya posted - Thanks again
PS - Murphy I like it - however that would be one BIG barn to cover the whole court!
That would be a big barn. A tennis court is at least 50' x 120'. It would be nice to have that much space though. Rick
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Yep, I agree with this completely. Build it in/on the "back" corner, so that you can drop poles into dirt around it and seal up those two outside walls easily. Then either chop a drainage trench around the other two sides, or attempt to seal the bottom, or build something to divert the water away.
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I would build it 18" or so around it then pour concrete or have a asphalt company come in and finish it off.
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Stupid question... Is there any reason you would not want to enclose an asphalt pad? I am thinking off gas and that sort of stuff.
Thanks Guys - I talked to the builder and the plan is set it to the back - use two grade boards - one notched into the asphalt slightly (if required to maintain level) and sealed with commercial water stop the other on top of that one - that should address any sealing issues - your right the court does have a slight crown and no standing water at all even after a real good rain - the posts we will drill in (auger)and seal cap around post - should come out nice - once we get started I'll post pictures - we are pulling permit right nowTHANKS again for all of your help and suggestions -
