Roof only, semi-open or enclosed
The configuration is chosen according to the climate of the site and how the courts are used. The structure can be completed later with fabric façades, provided it was designed for them.
- Roof only: the roof protects from rain and sun, and air circulates freely.
- Semi-open: fabric façades on one or more sides block the prevailing winds.
- Enclosed: fabric façades turn the courts into a covered hall. In Mourenx, the cover was fitted with fabric façades.
Dimensions and span
Including its run-off areas, a tennis court occupies an area of about 36.6 x 18.3 m according to the recommendations of the International Tennis Federation. The frame spans this width with no posts on the playing area, and can cover several courts side by side.
The clear height is defined with you according to the level of play and the requirements of your league or federation.
A structure calculated for your site
Our engineering office models the cover in 3D in SolidWorks and calculates the frame in Dlubal RFEM, using the snow and wind loads of the site. The frame is fabricated in our workshops in Étrépagny, then installed on site.
The tensioned fabric membrane lets through part of the natural light: the courts stay bright during the day.
Building permit and regulations
Covering a tennis court requires a building permit. If the facility is open to the public, French public-access building (ERP) regulations also apply. The application is based on the drawings and the description of the structure prepared by our engineering office.
What affects the budget
Each cover is designed to measure: the price depends on the project. The main factors are as follows.
- The number of courts covered and their layout.
- The target clear height, depending on the level of play.
- The configuration: roof only, semi-open or enclosed.
- The snow and wind loads of the site.
- The ground and foundations, and access to the site.
