Okay, so I’ve been wanting to redo my backyard volleyball court for a while now. The old setup was, well, let’s just say it was very DIY and not in a good way. I decided to go with batten volleyball hevea timber for the new court borders. Here’s how it all went down.

Getting Started

First things first, I measured out the court area. I wanted a regulation-size court, so I made sure I got those dimensions right. No wonky lines here! Then, I grabbed my shovel and started digging. This was the least fun part. My soil is pretty rocky, so it took some serious elbow grease to get a decent trench dug around the perimeter.

Prepping the Timber

Once the trench was ready, I laid down some landscape fabric. This is supposed to help prevent weeds from growing up through the court. We’ll see about that! Next, I unpacked the hevea timber battens. They looked pretty good – nice and straight, which is crucial for a good-looking court.

Installing the Battens

I started placing the battens in the trench, making sure they were level. I used a long level and a rubber mallet to get them nice and snug. This part was actually kind of satisfying, seeing it all come together. I connected the battens at the corners using some galvanized screws. Gotta make sure those corners are strong!

• Measure and mark the court dimensions.
• Dig a trench around the perimeter.
• Lay down landscape fabric.
• Place and level the timber battens.
• Secure the corners with screws.

Finishing Touches

After all the battens were in place, I backfilled the trench with the dirt I’d dug out earlier. I tamped it down really well to make sure everything was solid. Then, I spread a layer of sand over the entire court area. This is the part that makes it feel like a real volleyball court!

Finally, I set up the net and… bam! New volleyball court, ready for action. It took a good chunk of a weekend, but it was totally worth it. The hevea timber looks great, and the court feels so much more professional than the old one. I will check to see if it really can prevent weeds.

Now, who’s up for a game?