Covered courts and open-sided pavilions in North Florida

Covered courts and open-sided pavilions in North Florida: what to know

Covering existing or new outdoor courts is often the lowest-cost way to keep play going through rain and midday sun. The steel frame carries a roof high enough for the sport, with the sides left open or partly closed with wind screens or a short wall. Because wind can push up under an open roof, the footings and connections are engineered for uplift. Gutters and downspouts send the roof water away from the court edges, and lighting hung from the frame makes evening play possible.