Coating and Painting

Painting of the steel colums on the indoor courts is underway. The first step in the process is the coating of the base of the steel where the areas were affected by rust and corrosion caused by water in the facility. The base coat is a zinc layer that prevents further rust damage and will protect the metal from any moisture. Next, the entire column will be covered with an aluminum based paint that will serve as a base for the white primer and paint. In total the beams will receive between 5 and 6 applications. These coatings will protect the building and last for years to come.

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Care of the Building

Years of build up of clay and materials caused some significant damage to sections of the indoor structure. The moisture combined with the lack of air movement below the surface led to the deterioration of door frames, electrical boxes, and the bases of some of the steel columns. Through the course of the renovation these areas have been repaired or replaced by the maintenance staff of Willow Oaks to ensure safety and to extend the life of the building. Here you see the frame of the entry door that was uncovered as part of the excavation. The clay and gravel were as high as one foot above the base of the door frame.

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