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and may become a safety risk if they
friendly and most compatible with existing
loosen or dislodge.
structures. The key is the two corner poles
Most backstop walls are covered with
are offset behind seating areas, virtually
protective padding, so what the actual
eliminating any visual obstructions. While
wall looks like from the field may not
tie-back systems often have greater structural requirements, the additional
be an important factor. While poured
material costs are typically offset by the flexibility they bring to the integration
concrete can look great, its higher cost
may mean sacrifices elsewhere in your
with existing structures. This flexibility minimizes the difficulty of incorporating a
tie-back design with existing features such as walls, lighting poles, dugouts and
seating areas. It also provides installation equipment with easier accessibility.
FACILITY AMENITIES
TIE-BACK SYST EM S. Extremely fan-
project making it a less practical choice. On the flip side, you may find a short
chain link backstop fence can provide adequate structural integrity at a lower
cost. This may allow you to add the extra netting coverage you need to truly
I N-LINE SYSTEMS. The most
improve fan safety.
economical option for new construction.
Extending backstop netting all the way to the ground is not recommended.
However, they can create challenges if
Maintenance equipment and animals can quickly damage your netting and
you are integrating them with existing site
create significant safety issues. A well designed backstop wall system like
features, such as dugouts and backstop
Beacon’s Modular Backstop Wall featuring wood-less padding can give you the
walls, due to foundational conflicts. With
best of everything — an affordable, fully-integrated, aesthetically pleasing wall
the corner support poles in line with the netting and backstop wall, in-line
and netting combination that is
systems can create visual obstructions for spectators and make them less
also maintenance friendly.
visually appealing than tie-back systems.
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About the backstop wall
Design, engineering and
installation
The most effective netting systems typically integrate with a durable wall
Experience matters. Even a perfectly
structure, such as concrete, block, wood, or even chain link fence. However, it
designed netting system will look
is critical that the wall be able to withstand the loading transferred to it by the
terrible and have safety issues if it is
netting system above. Block walls lacking filled cores and proper structural
support will not be able to handle the pressure applied to mounting brackets
not properly installed. Be sure you
are working with knowledgeable
partners who can provide references.
Experienced suppliers will ask a lot of
questions to gain a full understanding of your situation. Beware of contractors
who may cut corners or make decisions without consulting the netting expert
and design engineers.
Working with partners who have ballpark experience will prove invaluable as
decisions are made in areas such as structural specifications, pole mounting
methods, netting materials, logistical timelines, and deployment methodology. ◾
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