Four uses for nets to replace permanent structures
Protective nets have many applications. They can be used to divide areas, secure objects or block access. They offer several major advantages when replacing permanent structures:
- They are quick and easy to install
- They are often less costly than a permanent structure
- They allow you to quickly and easily change the layout of your premises
- They adapt more easily to unusual situations and locations
Easy to use, they play an important role in sports facilities, industry, transport and much more.
Here are some common sports applications for municipalities, colleges, universities, arenas or sports centers.
Gymnasium partition nets
Gymnasium divider nets allow you to change the configuration of a gymnasium in a matter of minutes, depending on the sport and the number of fields where these sports will be played. This is one of the most common applications in the sports world.
Nets to replace metal fences
Outdoor tennis courts are often enclosed by metal structures that are expensive to install and offer no flexibility. Nets can be used to enclose the various playing areas at lower cost and free up space in winter.
Nets to replace protective cages
Municipalities frequently use metal structures for protective cages, for example for a baseball or softball field. In addition to being much less expensive, nets offer great flexibility. With the advent of new leisure activities, such as drone racing, nets make it possible to quickly transform the same field for different activities, with effective protection for the people in the stands.
Widespread use of nets in arenas is a good example of how nets can ensure spectator safety without impairing visibility.
Nets to replace practice cages
When we think of a tunnel field for baseball practice, we think of the sound of the ball being hit perfectly by the bat, then hitting the fence and emitting a metallic sound that fills us with satisfaction. In addition to being more economical, a protective net offers greater flexibility. In the same way, protective nets can be installed on golf driving ranges, allowing the use of a shorter court surface while preventing balls from ending up in undesirable places.
What type of equipment should I choose?
Nets are made from a variety of materials. Nets made from polyamide have a short lifespan and are intended for installations that last no more than a year. Nylon nets, on the other hand, have a useful life of 10 to 15 years when carefully maintained and handled. Mesh shape and size will depend on the sport being played.
