Post Tension Concrete
When it comes to performance and longevity, post-tension concrete is the gold standard for sports courts. Designed to minimize cracking, eliminate joint issues, and maintain a perfectly level surface, post-tension slabs deliver unmatched durability and playability — season after season.
How is Post Tension different?
Post tension concrete has specially engineered steel cables running on a grid through out, instead of a simple mat of rebar. Once the concrete is poured we use special equipment to pull the cables tight, leaving residual compression in the concrete slab. The concrete is poured 5 inches thick instead of 4 inches, and has a shovel footing around the exterior perimeter.
Why Choose Post Tension?
Post tension concrete is ideal for sports courts because the tension holds the concrete tight together, minimizing cracking and shifting. All concrete cracks, but the tension in the post tension system holds the cracks tight together which prolongs the life of the acrylic surfacing as well as the slab itself. Post tension is also engineered to handle changing weather and soil conditions better than regular reinforced concrete.
FAQ
Does post tension concrete crack?
While no concrete is completely crack-proof, post-tensioning greatly minimizes cracks.
How long does post tension concrete last?
With proper installation and care, a post-tension slab can easily last several decades.
Where is post tension concrete used?
We use it for sports courts, ware houses, storage units, and other large slabs where strength, stability, and long-term durability really matter.
Is post tension concrete more expensive?
It costs a bit more upfront, but it pays off in the long run with fewer cracks, less maintenance, and a much longer lifespan.
Can post tension concrete be drilled or cut?
Yes — but only by professionals who know exactly where the cables are. Cutting a tensioned cable is very dangerous and should never be done without the right tools and expertise.
Will it change how my court or floor feels?
Not at all — if anything, it improves it! Post-tension concrete creates a smooth, even surface that feels great underfoot and stays that way for years.
While no concrete is completely crack-proof, post-tensioning greatly minimizes cracks.
With proper installation and care, a post-tension slab can easily last several decades.
We use it for sports courts, ware houses, storage units, and other large slabs where strength, stability, and long-term durability really matter.
It costs a bit more upfront, but it pays off in the long run with fewer cracks, less maintenance, and a much longer lifespan.
Yes — but only by professionals who know exactly where the cables are. Cutting a tensioned cable is very dangerous and should never be done without the right tools and expertise.
Not at all — if anything, it improves it! Post-tension concrete creates a smooth, even surface that feels great underfoot and stays that way for years.
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