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Sport Court Surfacing

Sport Court Resurfacing and Repair

Looking to repair an old, cracked tennis court? Do you have an outdoor basketball court in need of resurfacing? At Victoria PlayCo, we specialize in resurfacing and repairs of existing outdoor courts, providing a more comfortable playing surface and reviving the overall aesthetics and functionality of your court. Resurfacing reduces maintenance needs, reduces player injuries and improves game play by maximizing court performance. Our team members are experts in the surfacing of pickleball courts, tennis courts, basketball courts, multi-use courts and more.

Armor Crack Repair Installation Process

The most common problem with asphalt courts is cracking. Cracking is caused, in part, by asphalt’s natural tendency to shrink as it weathers and ages. In addition, asphalt loses its flexibility and becomes more brittle over time. Since outdoor courts are also exposed to temperature extremes that cause expansion and contraction, cracking is inevitable almost without exception. Quality design and construction may minimize or delay cracking but it cannot completely eliminate it. Once cracks appear, it may be impossible to repair their cause, but it is possible to repair the cracks themselves with the ARMOR® Crack Repair System.

The ARMOR® Crack Repair System utilizes a knitted fabric that will expand as the crack widens. The secret to making this repair work is how it is purposely NOT bonded to the court in the vicinity of the crack, thereby allowing more of the fabric to absorb any movement or growth of the crack without the fabric tearing or delaminating from the surface. Thus, the reason why the ARMOR® Crack Repair System works so well is that it effectively spreads the stress of the crack over a wide area of expandable fabric. Other brand name repair “systems” do not do this.

Although your court is technically still cracked, the filled cracks are hidden beneath our repair and covered over completely with colour-coating materials. Although it will not prevent cracks from developing elsewhere on the court, or prevent cracks from growing in length beyond the repair, the ARMOR® Crack Repair System successfully keeps repaired structural cracks from reappearing on the surface. There are some limitations and not all cracks are repairable with our product, so talk to us about your specific court.

Inherent characteristics and limitations of Armor Crack Repairs:
Armor crack repair fabric is intentionally NOT adhered to the court over the repaired crack. This design is why it is so difficult for underlying cracks to break through the fabric. On-going asphalt movement under Armor repairs can cause the Armor fabric to wrinkle or pucker over repaired cracks, especially in cold weather months. As weather warms, the fabric becomes much flatter to the court surface. Due to the extreme flexibility of the Armor fabric, colour coatings on top of the fabric may craze. Hollow sounds and lower ball bounces can also be expected when a ball lands directly on a repaired area.

Not surprisingly, the success of the ARMOR® Crack Repair System has spawned imitations such as Riteway and Guardian. Despite what they claim in their marketing materials, neither of these two new products are as good as ARMOR®. Don’t make the mistake of using one of them, assuming that they are “just like ARMOR®,” only to be disappointed when it fails. An “approved equal” to the ARMOR® Crack Repair System does not exist.

Width of Repair: The ARMOR® Crack Repair System is the WIDEST of all three systems. Wider is better. Narrow repairs crack along the outside edge of the repair. During our R&D years, we tried narrow repairs, only to discover that they always failed after a few short years.
# of Layers Over Crack: The ARMOR® Crack Repair System utilizes 3 layers of material over the crack. Two of these layers are fabric. The others use less layers. During the R&D years, we tried less layers of fabric and concluded that 3 layers last more than twice as long as 2 layers.
Thickness of Repair: Despite having the most layers, the ARMOR® Crack Repair System is almost 1/2 the thickness of the other products on the market. Thinner repairs are easier to hide and less visible when the entire job is finished. Thick repairs are difficult to hide, affect rainwater runoff, and often cause puddles. Guardian is the thickest at .067”, Riteway is .056”, and ARMOR® is the thinnest at .035”.
Time to Install & Prime: The ARMOR® Crack Repair System has more layers than either of the other two systems. Thus, it takes a little longer to apply our fabrics than it does theirs. However, because our completed repairs are almost half the thickness of the others, ours take less primer coats of A/R to hide the repairs. Less coats + less time waiting for each coat to dry = less total time to install our product.
Slipsheet Technology: The middle 6 inches of the ARMOR® Crack Repair System is purposefully NOT bonded to the court. This “slipsheet” allows more of the fabric to expand as the crack widens in the winter without the fabric ripping. Neither of the other systems employ this proven technology.

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Armor Crack Repair Installation Process

The most common problem with asphalt courts is cracking. Cracking is caused, in part, by asphalt’s natural tendency to shrink as it weathers and ages. In addition, asphalt loses its flexibility and becomes more brittle over time. Since outdoor courts are also exposed to temperature extremes that cause expansion and contraction, cracking is inevitable almost without exception. Quality design and construction may minimize or delay cracking but it cannot completely eliminate it. Once cracks appear, it may be impossible to repair their cause, but it is possible to repair the cracks themselves with the ARMOR® Crack Repair System.

The ARMOR® Crack Repair System utilizes a knitted fabric that will expand as the crack widens. The secret to making this repair work is how it is purposely NOT bonded to the court in the vicinity of the crack, thereby allowing more of the fabric to absorb any movement or growth of the crack without the fabric tearing or delaminating from the surface. Thus, the reason why the ARMOR® Crack Repair System works so well is that it effectively spreads the stress of the crack over a wide area of expandable fabric. Other brand name repair “systems” do not do this.

Although your court is technically still cracked, the filled cracks are hidden beneath our repair and covered over completely with colour-coating materials. Although it will not prevent cracks from developing elsewhere on the court, or prevent cracks from growing in length beyond the repair, the ARMOR® Crack Repair System successfully keeps repaired structural cracks from reappearing on the surface. There are some limitations and not all cracks are repairable with our product, so talk to us about your specific court.

Inherent characteristics and limitations of Armor Crack Repairs:
Armor crack repair fabric is intentionally NOT adhered to the court over the repaired crack. This design is why it is so difficult for underlying cracks to break through the fabric. On-going asphalt movement under Armor repairs can cause the Armor fabric to wrinkle or pucker over repaired cracks, especially in cold weather months. As weather warms, the fabric becomes much flatter to the court surface. Due to the extreme flexibility of the Armor fabric, colour coatings on top of the fabric may craze. Hollow sounds and lower ball bounces can also be expected when a ball lands directly on a repaired area.

Not surprisingly, the success of the ARMOR® Crack Repair System has spawned imitations such as Riteway and Guardian. Despite what they claim in their marketing materials, neither of these two new products are as good as ARMOR®. Don’t make the mistake of using one of them, assuming that they are “just like ARMOR®,” only to be disappointed when it fails. An “approved equal” to the ARMOR® Crack Repair System does not exist.

Width of Repair: The ARMOR® Crack Repair System is the WIDEST of all three systems. Wider is better. Narrow repairs crack along the outside edge of the repair. During our R&D years, we tried narrow repairs, only to discover that they always failed after a few short years.
# of Layers Over Crack: The ARMOR® Crack Repair System utilizes 3 layers of material over the crack. Two of these layers are fabric. The others use less layers. During the R&D years, we tried less layers of fabric and concluded that 3 layers last more than twice as long as 2 layers.
Thickness of Repair: Despite having the most layers, the ARMOR® Crack Repair System is almost 1/2 the thickness of the other products on the market. Thinner repairs are easier to hide and less visible when the entire job is finished. Thick repairs are difficult to hide, affect rainwater runoff, and often cause puddles. Guardian is the thickest at .067”, Riteway is .056”, and ARMOR® is the thinnest at .035”.
Time to Install & Prime: The ARMOR® Crack Repair System has more layers than either of the other two systems. Thus, it takes a little longer to apply our fabrics than it does theirs. However, because our completed repairs are almost half the thickness of the others, ours take less primer coats of A/R to hide the repairs. Less coats + less time waiting for each coat to dry = less total time to install our product.
Slipsheet Technology: The middle 6 inches of the ARMOR® Crack Repair System is purposefully NOT bonded to the court. This “slipsheet” allows more of the fabric to expand as the crack widens in the winter without the fabric ripping. Neither of the other systems employ this proven technology.

Sport Court Resurfacing and Repair

Looking to repair an old, cracked tennis court? Do you have an outdoor basketball court in need of resurfacing? At Victoria PlayCo, we specialize in resurfacing and repairs of existing outdoor courts, providing a more comfortable playing surface and reviving the overall aesthetics and functionality of your court. Resurfacing reduces maintenance needs, reduces player injuries and improves game play by maximizing court performance. Our team members are experts in the surfacing of pickleball courts, tennis courts, basketball courts, multi-use courts and more.

Armor Crack Repair Installation Process

The most common problem with asphalt courts is cracking. Cracking is caused, in part, by asphalt’s natural tendency to shrink as it weathers and ages. In addition, asphalt loses its flexibility and becomes more brittle over time. Since outdoor courts are also exposed to temperature extremes that cause expansion and contraction, cracking is inevitable almost without exception. Quality design and construction may minimize or delay cracking but it cannot completely eliminate it. Once cracks appear, it may be impossible to repair their cause, but it is possible to repair the cracks themselves with the ARMOR® Crack Repair System.

The ARMOR® Crack Repair System utilizes a knitted fabric that will expand as the crack widens. The secret to making this repair work is how it is purposely NOT bonded to the court in the vicinity of the crack, thereby allowing more of the fabric to absorb any movement or growth of the crack without the fabric tearing or delaminating from the surface. Thus, the reason why the ARMOR® Crack Repair System works so well is that it effectively spreads the stress of the crack over a wide area of expandable fabric. Other brand name repair “systems” do not do this.

Although your court is technically still cracked, the filled cracks are hidden beneath our repair and covered over completely with colour-coating materials. Although it will not prevent cracks from developing elsewhere on the court, or prevent cracks from growing in length beyond the repair, the ARMOR® Crack Repair System successfully keeps repaired structural cracks from reappearing on the surface. There are some limitations and not all cracks are repairable with our product, so talk to us about your specific court.

Inherent characteristics and limitations of Armor Crack Repairs:
Armor crack repair fabric is intentionally NOT adhered to the court over the repaired crack. This design is why it is so difficult for underlying cracks to break through the fabric. On-going asphalt movement under Armor repairs can cause the Armor fabric to wrinkle or pucker over repaired cracks, especially in cold weather months. As weather warms, the fabric becomes much flatter to the court surface. Due to the extreme flexibility of the Armor fabric, colour coatings on top of the fabric may craze. Hollow sounds and lower ball bounces can also be expected when a ball lands directly on a repaired area.

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HAPPY CLIENTS
  • I first had the opportunity to work with Victoria PlayCo when I constructed my private tennis court over 20 years ago. I was pleased with the quality of their work, their professional manner and have invited them back to resurface my court ever since. I would not consider any other company for my court surface. I look forward to entering into future contracts with Robb and his team, and would recommend them without reservation.
    Michael Adams. Saanich, BC
  • I was very happy with the hard-court surface Victoria PlayCo installed at my residence. It fits in beautifully with the landscape and it plays better than any court I have encountered. I found the team to be professional, cooperative and attentive to timelines and budget. I would be pleased to recommend Victoria PlayCo to others and look forward to working with them again in the future.
    Bill K., Gulf Islands
  • If you want to build your dream play court on Vancouver Island, be it a play area with playground equipment, half court for basketball, pickleball or a full tennis court, Victoria Playco are the guys to call! They will give you quick estimates and accurate time lines, but more importantly the end results are very professional. Robb and Len are very hands on and will be there from start to finish! We our very pleased with our court that they recently built for us. Highly recommend Victoria Playco.
    Tony Auchter, North Saanich
  • Project Summary: Victoria PlayCo was hired to repair and resurface aging sport courts that were uneven, cracked, and for most users, consider unusable. The project also modified the layout to create two pickle ball courts, as well as new nets and lines. Outcomes: the project was a huge success, with the courts now seeing significant use (even in the off season!) by participants of all ages. Victoria PlayCo provided expert advice and professional construction surfaces, strong communications, and delivered an excellent result on time and on budget.
    Kevin Mcphedran, Manager of Parks and Recreation Village of Cumberland
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