In-ground basketball pole installation

I recommend putting silicone around the top of the sleeve and in the spots where it connects with a pole. I did the friction tape as instructed, but still spinning pretty loosely with light pressure. It seems that the friction tape that comes with the product, used to stop spinning, was low-quality.

When I pulled it out, it looked to have become soft and began falling apart. I tightened the cap real strong, and that helped, but ultimately the tape wore down. I replaced it with some great non-skid tape from the hardware store.

So far, so good. I think if you get a similar tape or some type of wrap so that there is more pressure, it should keep it secure enough to prevent spinning.

Is this easier than you thought? Are there some other issues with this you would like to fix? Comment down below if there are, and for more on hoops and basketball, stay tuned to Improve Hoops. Hand tighten a nut onto the bolt. I used this sleeve instead of just putting the pole in the ground for two main purposes. Fill in the concrete around the ground sleeve Make sure that the sleeve stays upright, up to the top of the surface level.

While the concrete is still wet, fix the sleeve again to make sure it is vertical. Just tell us details as best you can about your project and we'll put you in touch with best reviewed sports equipment contractors in your area.

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Since there is a 4-foot deep hole that must be dug at the installation site, you and the installer need to be aware of any buried cables. Call at least a few days ahead of the dig date to have the cables marked. Additionally, most installers will need to have the area around the installation mowed, the driveway free of any cars, toys, or other debris, and the boxed goal easily accessible at the installation site If you purchase your goal from a Goalrilla authorized dealer, they will likely deliver the goal themselves for installation.

Also, be sure to ask the installer if you need to be present for the installation. Once the goal installed, there are a few final clean-up notes to consider. Be sure to ask how any excess dirt will be handled or disposed of. If you would like to reuse the dirt, agree upon where the excess dirt will be placed. Also, if you purchased your Goalrilla goal online, it will be delivered on a pallet via a freight shipment. Ask if your installer can take care of disposing of this pallet as well.

Not feeling up to the job yourself? No problem. View our list below of Goalrilla basketball goal installers to get the help you need. After purchasing a Goalrilla basketball goal online from our website, here are the steps to expect. Read our tips here! While Goalrilla does provide a Lifetime warranty on most of their products, it is still advisable to maintain your basketball equipment properly.

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Product Manuals. Buying Guide. Our Brands Goaliath. Your cart is empty. Basketball Hoop Installation. Do it yourself. Compressive Strength Concrete is rated by its compressive strength, which means: how much pressure per square inch can a standard cylinder of concrete withstand before breaking. What Does Goalrilla Recommend? Mixing the Concrete Once you have all the appropriate materials, start by opening bags and pouring them into a large container. Repeat these steps as necessary until you have the appropriate amount of concrete.

Pouring Concrete in Cold Weather Installing your basketball hoop in winter is possible but has a few caveats. If the ground is frozen, you will need to wait until it thaws before you can even consider starting.

You should NEVER place concrete in frozen ground, since it poses a number of problems from cracking, crusting, and settling unevenly. Use a fast-setting mix with hot water. As the name implies, a fast-setting mix will usually set in under an hour.

While it may set in under an hour, it will still take several days to cure. When mixing concrete in these temperatures, regardless of type, use hot water. Use an accelerator. This helps to shorten the setting time and gets the concrete to a higher strength earlier. Avoid any accelerators or additives containing calcium chloride as this will cause the rebar to rust and could potentially cause the concrete to crack.

Do not mix fast-setting concrete and an accelerator. Use curing blankets.