Listen "126. What You Need to Know to Build a Home Pickleball Court"
Episode Synopsis
For more detailed information, check out this Facebook group: https://bit.ly/4jUGwsZChapters:0:00 - Intro3:38 - What are some green and red flags in a contractor?9:12 - Grading your yard13:40 - What direction to build the court?15:45 - How much should your court slope?19:30 - Make sure you build the right court dimensions22:12 - Be careful what surface is around your court25:25 - Getting permits26:43 - Be careful about setback distances28:43 - Know your impervious surface limits31:27 - HOA vs no HOA35:20 - Adding a vapor barrier under the concrete37:40 - Who drills the holes for in ground nets?40:35 - What type of concrete job should you do? (IMPORTANT)41:00 - Asphalt Pickleball courts 44:01 - Concrete + Rebar Pickleball courts49:51 - Post tension concrete Pickleball courts (gold standard)53:46 - How to deal with saw cuts55:40 - Painting the court58:08 - What type of broom finish should your concrete have?1:00:30 - The 2 main paint companies1:02:16 - Random things you should know