By Emma Peterson. 

Get the comprehensive “ground-up” guidance you need to work with indoor wood sports surfaces.  

Wood has long been the choice of indoor athletic facilities; think of your high school gym class or even the courts NBA teams play on. But just because it’s the industry standard, doesn’t mean building, renovating or maintaining an indoor wood sports surface is simple.  

To help both professionals (such as installers, manufacturers, designers, suppliers, etc.) and end users (like facility owners, HOAs, homeowners, schools, etc.) better understand how to work with indoor wood sports surfaces, the American Sports Builders Association (ASBA) just released their inaugural Indoor Wood Sports Surfacing: Installation & Maintenance Manual! 

They described their mission with this publication:

The purpose of this manual is to promote the quality construction, maintenance and repair of indoor wood sports flooring projects... It is the goal of the American Sports Builders Association (ASBA) to provide this information. Note that the information in this manual is not intended to replace that provided by the governing body for each sport, and, in fact, those interested in installing playing areas are advised to contact the specific governing body for rules and information. 

The manual, which is over 200 pages, walks readers through every part of an indoor wood sports surface’s lifespan – from design and installation to maintenance and renovation. It includes contributions from top flooring professionals and the National Wood Flooring Association. Further, there it features a variety of technical drawings and diagrams that make it easy to understand, whether you are a newcomer to the market or a seasoned professional.  

As with all ASBA publications, this manual promises to be a key reference material for the industry. You can order your copy today, either in print or electronic.