End Boards liner solution 2 Replies

First timer here, looking for some ideas on what to do with the liner at the ends of my rink. I'm going to use 4 foot high boards on the ends but don't want the liner going all the way over the boards. My side boards are going to be 16" high. Should…Continue

Started by Alan MacPherson. Last reply by Daniel robitaille 7 hours ago.

Ice thickness answer 4 Replies

So for a backyard rink A least 4 inches of water supported iceFYI indoor hockey rink ice is a lot less as it 100% supported (no water under it)Continue

Started by Daniel robitaille. Last reply by Kris Jackson yesterday.

Plywood Boards 2 Replies

i've installed 2 x 6 x 8 boards which I've done for years. this year I want to add 4 x 8 plywood boards after laying the plastic down. I don't want the plastic going over the 4 x 8 plywood. any ideas that won't compromise the integrity of the…Continue

Started by John Gramza. Last reply by Daniel robitaille yesterday.

Is it time? 14 Replies

So weather over the next 7 days (in Toronto) shows lows of - 7 over nights Friday sat sun. Next week highs are 0 - 4 degrees and overnights are low single digit negatives.Thoughts?Continue

Started by Steve. Last reply by Daniel robitaille on Sunday.

2018-19 Backyard rink season 3 Replies

Alright, time to start sharing your rinks and showing us where y'all are at in the build.  I was able to fill my 24'x40' rink last night and it is now starting to freeze and another step closer to skating.  That's the benefit to living in northern…Continue

Started by Kris Jackson. Last reply by Eileen Nov 25.

So close... 7 Replies

But so far away?  Was thinking maybe I could fill on Saturday, but looks like we go above zero from Thursday through the following week.…Continue

Started by Steve. Last reply by Daniel robitaille Nov 23.

Cheap Leveling 3 Replies

Curious to know if anyone has come up with a cheap way to level out their rink?  I have about 10 inches of grade I need to take out.  I have looked at all kinds of different solutions:  used pallets, insulation board, foam blocks, hay bales, bags…Continue

Started by Kit. Last reply by Daniel robitaille Nov 15.

Frozen Ground Issue-Twin Cities, MN 2 Replies

Just a question into the experts for what you guys would do.Very early ground freeze, a hectic schedule and a late start to getting my boards up has led me to a challenge.  I went out to see how frozen the ground was this morning and couldn't get my…Continue

Started by Josh Shackelford. Last reply by Josh Shackelford Nov 15.

Yes it time to start the rink 3 Replies

Now is the time before it too cold to make sure you have the boards, the stakes  the ground is level, Screws nails nuts and bolts PaintLights, more lightsDraw out this years plan if you need onePrepaint the boards or touch up the paint jobs from…Continue

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Started by Daniel robitaille. Last reply by Kris Jackson Nov 2.

What size liner should I get? How much water do I need 4 Replies

Found a site with a calculator for anyone who needs to knowhttp://www.backyard-hockey.com/2012/08/06/updated-backyard-rink-calculators/Continue

Started by Daniel robitaille. Last reply by John Vlahos Oct 30.