Hard tennis courts are very durable. However, after a few years and some uses, it may start to suffer some wear and tear. This wear and tear may be caused by water damage, poor installation, temperature cycle and more factors. When this happens, it's time to undertake a resurfacing. Leaving it as it, it may be a safety risk for tennis players. Here are 4 signs that your hard tennis court needs resurfacing. 

Surface Discolouration: A discoloured tennis court will start to develop green patches, especially in shaded areas due to moisture damage. The patches are as a result of the moisture fueling the froth of mould and mildew. This mildew is hazardous for tennis court users since it's quite slippery. The first step should be to evaluate the cause of the moisture damage, which, more often than not, is port drainage. This will ensure that after the mildew is wiped off the surface and the resurfacing is complete, the problem won't persist. 

Bubbles on the Tennis Court: Another problem resulting from poor drainage on the court is bubbles. Usually, when water pools around the pool, small humps start to appear. These bubbles may vary in size and often appear in low traffic areas of the tennis court. If these bubbles are stepped on, they produce a hollow sound, indicating that there is a space between the surface of the tennis court and the ground. A resurfacing expert will help eliminate these bubbles. However, this service must be accompanied by proper drainage to prevent the problem from arising again. 

Cracks on the Court: While surface cracks are not a serious problem, you need to fix them before the issue escalates. When you call in an expert, they will use a low viscosity material to hold the surface together. If you ignore them, they soon escalate to deep cracks. These are more cost-intensive to fix. An expert will resurface your tennis court and provide a long-lasting solution. 

Birdbaths: Having birdbaths in your garden might be something to look forward to, but not on your tennis court. Usually, when a tennis court develops a crack or a low spot, water will fill in the space and create a puddle. This puddle is what experts call a birdbath. Not only is it a safety hazard, but it also encourages continued damage to the tennis court surface. The water will break down the acrylic coating used as a barrier to protect your asphalt. If you neglect a birdbath, it'll continue to grow much bigger, and the problems on your court will escalate.

If your tennis court is due for a resurfacing, you need to act on it immediately. Leaving it unattended will only cause the problem to persist. Learn more about how to do a tennis court resurface today.