Ep 102 Pickleball and Other Sports Courts for the Luxury Outdoor Living Space
Description
Mike and Trey Farley welcome Scott Armstrong from Synthetic Turf Experts to discuss the evolution of backyard sports courts. With over 40 years of experience at Farley Pool Designs, the hosts delve into the design and installation of various courts, including pickleball, tennis, and basketball, as well as multi-sport setups and emerging trends like sunken trampolines and in-ground trampolines. Scott shares insights on materials, maintenance, and the importance of proper drainage and slopes, while also touching on common homeowner questions and potential pitfalls to avoid in backyard transformations. Special segments include 'True Crime' stories from the field and 'Barbecue Bits' for enhancing outdoor living spaces.
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/synturfexperts/
https://www.farleypooldesigns.com/
https://www.instagram.com/farleydesigns/
https://www.instagram.com/luxuryoutdoorlivingpodcast/
https://www.instagram.com/poolzila/
00:00 Introduction to Luxury Outdoor Living Podcast
01:17 Meet the Hosts: Mike and Trey Farley
01:40 Special Guest: Scott Armstrong from Synthetic Turf Experts
03:09 The Rise of Pickleball and Sports Courts
05:03 Building and Maintaining Sports Courts
12:19 Lighting and Fencing for Sports Courts
19:30 Basketball Goals and Custom Logos
22:05 Versa Court Tiles and Surface Options
26:14 BBQ Bits: Fire Place Media
30:19 Using Existing Decking for Sports Courts
31:57 Innovative Sunken Trampolines
34:03 Trampoline Safety and Family Stories
35:44 Cost Considerations for Pickleball Courts
36:38 Sports Court Drainage Solutions
38:31 Turf and Court Maintenance Tips
43:24 True Crime: Construction Mishaps
47:54 Unique Backyard Sports Setups
54:02 Guest's Personal Favorites and Closing Remarks
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