• Backdrops can be supported by cable and turnbuckle, high-tension wire or a track system.
• Perimeter curtains should be a minimum of 10’ high, but we recommend 12’ as the optimal height although they may be as high as the wall.
• Maximum recommended length on a 10’ or 12’ high piece is 60’.
• All curtains must meet Federal, NFPA, UL and applicable local fire code requirements.*
• Top and side hems typically have brass grommets spaced 15" apart for hanging on cable with snaps.
• Bottom hems weighted with lead rope may be appropriate in certain instances and are generally recommended with lighter weight curtains.

There are several choices of hanging heights for backdrop curtains.

• Some facilities prefer to install them so that they hang 1/4" – 2" above the court surface for a neat, finished look.
• Others want curtains that lay on the surface to provide better ball containment and to reduce swaying, although this may lead to wear on the curtain bottom and abrasion of the court surface.
• Curtains should not be permitted to lie more than 1" on the court surface.

Backdrops are also available in either straight corner design or with angled California corners, which can include tucks to provide easy fastening of divider curtains to backdrops.

• Special doorways, viewing areas and openings for heating and air conditioning vents can be customized for each location and customer preference.

* NOTE: All vinyl in our divider curtains, replacement skirts, backdrops and padding has been registered with the California State Fire Marshal as a flame retardant product, as identified in Section 13115, California Health and Safety Code, under Registration #F-222.00.

• The standard court needs 120’ of 10’- or 12’-high divider curtain, which can be divided into several sections (e.g., 40’ and 80’, 60’ and 60’, etc.). They can be supported by cable and turnbuckle, high-tension wire or a track system. 

• The bottom of the netting should not be anchored to the surface in any way but should hang 1/4" above the court surface or just touch the surface. Lead rope can be added as a weight to force the curtain down towards the floor, thus further preventing balls from going between courts.

• Divider curtains can also be used outdoors, but because they should not be hung on fence posts, appropriate hanging structures must be provided. Proper installation is important, and the support structure must be capable of handling the high tension applied to the supporting cable.

• Netting should be hung in two pieces that may be drawn to the ends of the court or to the center for court maintenance. The top of the netting should be strung 10’ to 12’ above the surface of the court. If the bottom of the divider curtain touches the floor, over time, abrasion will wear the bottom so a detachable lower skirt may be specified and replaced when worn. 

• All dimensions must be on the layout. 
• Take measurements and view every dimension from courtside, looking at backdrop, walls.
• All walkways behind the curtains must have a specified width.
• Start taking dimensions from one end wall. This is usually the clubhouse end but it is not always.
• The position of divider curtains between courts must be determined and marked on the layout.
• With cable systems, older cable must be tightened before any height measurements are taken.
• Cable height for backdrops must be measured. Cable height for divider curtains must be measured. Frequently, these are different because of construction details.
• All divider curtains have a natural droop that occurs between fasteners of 1"-2" as they hang. This is normal.
• All measurements of height must take into account the fasteners to be used. Example: Snaps will add 1-3/4" and will affect both backdrops and divider curtains.
• All emergency exit doors must be identified and provision made to allow unfettered access to these doors.