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Outdoor Fun and Games with Concrete:
Four Recreational Uses
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Greetings!
 Normally, we are very serious at The Concrete Network about the practical and aesthetic benefits of using concrete. But there are times when you shouldn't take concrete so seriously, because the material has plenty of recreational uses as well. Here are four ways homeowners are using concrete to put more fun in their lives, from a
concrete pool table to a backyard basketball court. Jim Peterson,
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Right on Cue
Who says pool has to be played indoors, confined to a basement or rec room? The latest trend is to move the pool table outdoors, onto the lawn, with concrete serving as the decorative base. This weather-resistantoutdoor pool table has become the centerpiece of the homeowner's backyard, providing both recreation and ornamentation.
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Concrete Game Courts
Concrete slabs can easily be converted into game courts for basketball or other sports with the application of a rubberized coating for cushioning.Learn moreabout backyard sports courts and the proper dimensions to make them for various games.
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Shuffleboard
For shuffleboard games, you simply need a smooth, flat surface that is 6 feet wide and 39 feet long. Pour a concrete slab, and then stain or paint the various sections of the court the appropriate colors.
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Concrete Tennis Courts
Installing a backyard tennis court made of concrete puts an end to the long waits for a vacant public court. Aside from convenience, a concrete tennis court offers plenty of other benefits and aces asphalt in terms of performance and longevity. The two most common types of concrete slabs for outdoor tennis courts are reinforced concrete and post-tensioned concrete.
Learn howto construct each type, and get recommended tennis court dimensions.
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