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42 FACILITIES GUIDE | JUNE 2020 ASPHALT Asphalt is made from broken stone laid in bitumen and is also referred to as bitmac and macadam (bitumous macadam). Local availability of constituents often determines whether asphalt or concrete is used. Performance If play is on the asphalt itself, then the pace is typically medium-slow. However, asphalt courts are often covered with another surface, which will dictate the playing characteristics of the court. Use Asphalt surfaces are durable and can be used year-round (weather permitting). Advantages Asphalt surfaces are durable and require little maintenance. The porous surface can be played on relatively soon following rain. Disadvantages Cracks can develop due to the court shrinking.

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