Ep 102 Pickleball and Other Sports Courts for the Luxury Outdoor Living Space

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.   Discover more: 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