Tag: Advantages of Post-Tension Concrete vs. Asphalt

What Makes Asphalt Crack?

Drive down most roads and you’re likely to see (and feel) all sorts of cracks. It’s a shame, because those cracks wreck havoc on vehicles and make for really bumpy rides. Most roads and driveways in the U.S. are made of asphalt and concrete. Both materials are prone to cracking for several reasons. Just like… Read more »

Why Post Tension Concrete?

In the turf world, concrete largely hasn’t been playing much of a game for people. We see it more as something for foundations in housing and maybe a cheap way for a basketball court to be set up, but we see more people going for the classic turf with the rubberized design since it tends… Read more »

Our Post-Tension Concrete Surfacing Techniques Are the Best

For more than three decades of the Classic Turf Company existence, we’ve been at the forefront of athletic surfacing technology in our region of the United States and beyond. In fact, we have been pioneers of introducing the entire concept of post-tension concrete to the Northeast. Although no playing surface will stay in perfect working… Read more »

The Classic Turf Sport Surface: Softness Without Sacrifice

Tennis is a very popular sport, enjoyed by all ages and skill levels. But too many people are playing on courts that are harder than necessary. The Classic Turf Sport Surface, made by the Classic Turf Company, is the softest hard court on Earth. In fact, it’s 30% softer than asphalt or concrete. The Classic… Read more »

Advantages of Post-Tension Concrete

There should be really no discussion when it comes between choosing asphalt or post-tension concrete for your next tennis or basketball court project. There are so many advantages post-tension concrete has over asphalt, it’s silly to think school districts and municipalities in the Northeast don’t utilize this technology more often. Let’s go through some of… Read more »