The trend of padel courts on the rooftops of buildings, malls or businesses is becoming increasingly popular. What elements to pay attention to and how best to build them ?

Among the many locations capable of hosting padel courts, which thanks to their small size always prove to be versatile to the most varied contexts, there is one that in recent years is gaining popularity both from the logistical point of view and from the point of view of the spectacularity and unique sensations it manages to give players.  

We are talking about rooftop padel courts, a trend that, if at first it was particularly focused on Spain, has been gaining popularity in the rest of the world in recent years.

So today it is no longer strange to see padel courts springing up on the rooftops of hotels, headquarters of big companies or shopping malls, and the reasons behind this choice are many:

  • Small size of the padel court : a padel court measures only 20x10 meters, making it easy to build one or more in limited and small spaces such as a building rooftop.
  • Take advantage of unused space : through rooftop padel courts, one is able to give new life to often unused spaces such as the roofs of large buildings, shopping malls, or parking lots.
  • Uniqueness of the location : being able to rely on a striking location such as a rooftop for one's padel courts is undoubtedly a factor that will increase the attractiveness and reputation of the padel club and ensure an even more adrenaline-pumping playing experience.

At this point you are no doubt wondering what are the key aspects to pay attention to in order to set up successful Rooftop padel courts that ensure maximum safety and performance for the players.

NXPADEL Rooftop Track

Among all the manufacturers of padel courts, there is one that particularly stands out and is perfect even for projects as specific and particular as rooftop projects.

We are talking about NXPadel which, thanks to the unprecedented technology of the components (Fiberglass structure, ComfortGlass and ZeroS) which make up their padel courts, is leading a real revolution in this sector and finds perfect application also in this case.  

Let’s see why:

  • Components' Lightweight: Due to the light weight of all the components, NX’s padel courts weigh about 1/3 of traditional iron and tempered glass courts, and this becomes vitally important to enable quick and easy installation in an elevated location such as a rooftop. Also, due to their light weight, it will not be difficult to obtain permits from the structural engineer and you will have a higher probability that the building will be able to support the weight of Fiberglass and ComfortGlass padel courts.
  • Wind resistance : NX Padel Courts are certified and tested to withstand winds of up to 130 km/h according to official Eurocodes, making them perfect even for projects placed above a rooftop, where winds are usually stronger.
  • Rust proof : Fiberglass is a special compound of glass fibers and thermoplastics that, in addition to making the fences of our courts super elastic, resilient, and trauma-resistant fifths, is chemically rustproof
    without the need for galvanizing processes. This is especially crucial in the case of rooftop padel courts which, being mostly outdoors, are constantly exposed to the elements.
NXPADEL Rooftop Track
  • UV resistance : both the Fiberglass structure and the ComfortGlass NX landsPadel are chemically treated to ensure excellent resistance to the action of UV rays and ensuring that the former does not discolor and the latter does not yellow.
  • The special technology of ZeroS: : ultimately ZeroSthe world's first completely sand-free mat. In addition to its unparalleled light weight (since over 2000kg of sand per court will be saved) and thus efficient logistics, it is also UV-resistant, provides extremely long durability, and requires zero maintenance. It is also 100% permeable due to the absence of latex backing, making it perfect for not creating water stagnation even in the most susceptible areas, such as a rooftop of a building.

Well, if you are therefore planning to build new padel courts, you are now aware of why building them on a rooftop is one of the options to consider in order to clearly stand out from your competitors and to give your customers an unprecedented playing experience. And if you can rely on experts in the business and choose state-of-the-art padel courts, you've really hit the jackpot.

NXPADEL Rooftop Track

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