| Typical planning role | Outdoor and multi-sport court pathways where modularity and through-surface drainage can be useful. | Court and sports pathways where a continuous playing layer and controlled seam strategy are preferred. | Gym, strength and impact zones where resilient protection and equipment loads drive the brief. | Functional-fitness and sled lanes where friction, repeated push/pull use and lane geometry matter. |
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| Supporting base | Requires a stable, suitably level base with a positive drainage route below the tile. | Requires a stable, prepared base; surface quality and seam/fixing strategy remain important. | Requires a suitable slab/build-up matched to expected loads, impact and transition heights. | Requires a stable prepared base and a build-up compatible with the selected turf/backing system. |
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| Water / drainage model | Water may pass through the playing layer; the base still needs falls and an outlet. | Water is managed at the finished surface, seams, edges and perimeter according to the selected system. | Usually an interior or protected-zone decision; moisture and slab condition still need review. | Depends on the project environment and backing/build-up; do not assume the turf itself resolves drainage. |
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| Local repair / replacement | Individual modules can support a modular replacement strategy, subject to the selected system. | Repairs depend more on the exact roll, seam, fixing and compatible material strategy. | Tiles can support local replacement; roll-format rubber uses a different seam and repair pathway. | Repair planning should consider lane wear, seams, backing and keeping compatible material available. |
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| Project coordination focus | Levels, drainage, edging, court markings, expansion and replacement stock. | Base preparation, seams, fixing, edge details, markings and permanent vs portable use. | Equipment loads, drop zones, acoustic build-up, transitions and local replacement. | Lane length, sled type, friction, seam direction, transitions and surrounding training zones. |
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