NO.5 Padel Court with Separated Roof: Field Notes, Specs, and Real-World Lessons

If you’re weighing up a new padel court build, here’s the quick take: the NO.5 with separated roof from Shijiazhuang, Hebei (China) is purpose-built for clubs that want year-round play and fewer headaches with weather exposure. I’ve toured a couple of installs, and, to be honest, the quiet win is the way the roof reduces glare and keeps the glass cleaner. Small thing, big impact.

Industry pulse

Demand is shifting from open-air builds to semi-covered formats. Clubs tell me bookings jump during shoulder seasons; schools love the reduced maintenance; resorts want aesthetics plus Instagram-friendly lighting. And—surprisingly—retail rooftops are joining the party because the separated canopy helps with wind management.

Technical highlights at a glance

• Frame: hot-dip galvanized S355 steel, powder-coated (ISO 1461, ISO 12944 guidance)
• Glass: 12 mm tempered, EN 12150; mesh panels for perimeter rebound consistency
• Surface: synthetic turf per EN 15330-1; sand infill calibrated for predictable ball speed
• Lighting: designed to EN 12193 (club play ≈300–500 lux; competition up to ≈750 lux)
• Loads: wind verified via EN 1991 principles; typical spec ≈36 m/s design wind (site-dependent)
• Roof: separated canopy reduces vibration transfer and glare; options in steel + polycarbonate

Product specification (NO.5 with separated roof)

Process, testing, and QC

Materials are batch-tracked; welds are inspected (VT/MT as required). Galvanizing thickness logged; powder coating cured per spec. Ball rebound is checked against EN 12235 targets; slip resistance by EN 13036-4 (pendulum) aiming >60 dry. UV/weathering coupons tested to ASTM G154; coastal projects may request extra sealing per ISO 12944 C5-M logic. I like that torque logs and glass flatness records ship with the crate—many customers say that paperwork helps with insurance.

Where this padel court tends to shine

• Clubs upgrading from open frames to reduce rescheduling due to rain/light
• Schools and universities seeking low-maintenance recreation assets
• Resorts that want a signature amenity (branding on canopy underside looks sharp)
• Rooftop or mall pop-ups where wind and glare control matter

Customization and options

Colors (full RAL), club logos, door positions, ADA-friendly gates, polycarbonate or membrane roofing, ball-stop netting, acoustic treatments, and lighting packages. For windy sites, ask for a site-specific EN 1991 wind note and baseplate redesign. It sounds fussy, but it saves time later.

Vendor comparison (summary)

Field feedback and case notes

One coastal club reported 18% higher winter bookings after switching to this padel court. Another school said maintenance hours dropped “noticeably” (their word) thanks to the separated canopy keeping sand drier. Installation teams like the bolt pattern—actually quick to level. My only gripe: specify anti-glare lenses early; retrofits cost more.

Compliance and documentation

Designs align with FIP court dimensions, EN 12150 (glass), EN 15330-1 (turf), and EN 12193 (lighting). Ask for the QC pack: galvanizing certs, coating curves, glass batch IDs, pull-out test logs, and ball-rebound data. It’s a tidy dossier for insurers and city inspectors.

Citations

1. International Padel Federation – Court Regulations
2. EN 12150 Tempered Glass
3. EN 15330-1 Synthetic Turf
4. EN 12193 Sports Lighting
5. ISO 1461 Hot Dip Galvanized Coatings
6. EN 1991 Actions on Structures (Wind/Snow)
7. ASTM G154 UV Weathering
8. EN 13036-4 Pendulum Slip Resistance