Specs Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 Quote a few of the kids in our circle are hitting the 2-8 yrs old range so I'm building/making rinks for a few of the familes that haven't done it before. I've built a few amateur ones in my time but this year there's a need for a more reuseable type of approach (ie no Can Tire kits). Any past experience/insights/anecdotes to pass on?Last years job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 When I used to build one, I always covered the lawn with vapour barrier to protect the grass from the ice killing the roots.My former wife used to scream but I flooded with warm water at night. The ice was always awesome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.O. Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 It costs a bit more but warm water is the secret to great ice. That's why you always see steam rising off the ice when the Zamboni does its thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John S. Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 My oldest son lives in YXS (Prince George) and builds a 30' X 35' rink in his yard every year. He uses a sheet of very thick plastic (like a tarp) and 2x6's and 2x8's for the border.He's lucky that the weather is often cold enough that he can build the up over several weeks. I helped him use warm water once but we really should have shoveled off ALL the loose snow first - the warm water cooled so quickly that it was not glassy-smooth as we had hoped.It does take some time & effort but when the kids bring over all their classmates for a school party (very small school - only K-3) he says it is well worth the effort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kip Powick Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 http://www.mybackyardicerink.com/http://www.gm.ca/static/english/chev_safeandfun/downloads/build_your_own_rink.pdfhttp://www.backyardrink.com/etc.etc ...good luck !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILB Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 I bought a silage tarp from a farm supply store. 100'x40' tarp for about $180. Very durable and reusable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Specs Posted December 20, 2011 Author Share Posted December 20, 2011 Yeah, I'm finding close to the same pricing here in YYZ for 6 mil liners. What did you use to paint the lines? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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