Macadam Surfacing
Macadam surfacing for sports is an ideal choice for a long-lasting and durable outdoor space.
About this installation
Also known as tarmac or asphalt, there are various types and grades of macadam surfacing, which can be used in several combinations to provide the optimum surface. Many schools, leisure centres and clubs in the UK choose to have macadam surfacing installed for sports facilities.
Such as tennis courts, basketball surfaces and MUGAs (multi-use games areas) because of their all-weather properties and their bounce characteristics, which are ideal for tennis among other sports like basketball and netball.
Why choose a Macadam Surface for your Outdoor Sports Facility?
The porosity of an open-textured macadam sports surfacing system helps to reduce the tarmacadam facility cost for maintenance as water can drain through it quickly and efficiently in wet weather. This means PE lessons, training and matches do not need to be called off because of rain and the surfacing can still be used.
Whatever your requirements and specifications, we have an experienced macadam surfacing specialist team, who can construct a completely new installation or undertake the resurfacing of your existing facility. This allows us to provide you with an efficient and cost-effective service to the highest standards.
Rubber Mulch Surfacing – Upminster
Branfil Primary School desperately needed to find a surfacing solution to replace their existing carpet which sat underneath a trim-trail. The trail was unusable following a safety issue, causing the carpet to be taken over by a severe moss infestation.
Common questions
What is macadam surfacing?
Macadam is also known as tarmac or asphalt. There are various types and grades, which can be used in several combinations to provide the optimum surface for a given facility.
Which sports facilities suit a macadam surface?
Many schools, leisure centres and clubs in the UK choose macadam for tennis courts, basketball surfaces and MUGAs, because of its all-weather properties and its bounce characteristics, which suit tennis, basketball and netball.
Does a macadam surface drain well in wet weather?
Yes. The porosity of an open-textured macadam system lets water drain through quickly and efficiently, so PE lessons, training and matches do not need to be called off because of rain. That porosity also helps reduce maintenance cost.
Can you resurface an existing area or only build new?
Both. Whatever your requirements and specifications, we have an experienced macadam surfacing specialist team who can construct a completely new installation or work on an existing one.
What our customers say
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I just wanted to say a massive thank you once again for accommodating us with the re-attendance of an engineer. Aaron was very helpful, providing advice and support – something I greatly appreciated, especially as I am new to the role. Therefore, could I kindly request that while I am the Site Manager at Boston High School and where Aaron’s availability allows, he be our preferred engineer to attend moving forward? He is a credit to the company and a thoroughly decent chap.
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Everything we had talked about was delivered, from the equipment being high quality to the installation teams being on time, courteous and professional. And most of all - that the kids would love it. We have had to timetable usage as it has proved so popular! We will definitely be coming back to Sportsafe when we want to increase our equipment because they had such great advice and value for money.
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I wanted to relay how happy myself and the school is with our inspection from Wayne. He has been doing our inspections for some time now. His level of experience and his advice over the years is commendable. He really takes pride in his job and treats my school like his own. A massive credit to Sportsafe and a really nice guy to have around the school.
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Sportsafe brings along a full set of supplies to action small repairs there and then and provides quotes for any larger items in need of attention. Our visiting Engineer, also took the time to liaise with our maintenance staff and provide feedback and tips on how best to maintain our equipment in the future. I would recommend Sportsafe to any International School who would like to ensure their sporting equipment and facilities, both indoor and outdoor, are safe and fit for purpose.
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The Report on the equipment we have received from yourselves is perfect and exactly what we required to let the College see that the work has been done. Also your Quote for repairs being with the report allows myself to pass it on to those who give the okay for these sort of repairs. Once again I congratulate all who made this an enjoyable experience compared with what I have dealt with previously.
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Can I please comment on the excellent service we received from your Engineer, Wayne Fowler, when he visited our site this morning. He was extremely professional, courteous and thorough, and happy to discuss in detail the recommendations he would be making and explaining the reasons for these. This was much appreciated. Thank you.
Business Manager, Ely St. John
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