Can You Build A Rink On A Sloped Yard
In this article we are going to go over everything you need to know about building backyard skating rinks in yards with a slope. We will touch on maximum rink slope, problems with slope, how to reduce slope and general backyard rink slope best practices.
Article Summary
- Backyard rinks can be designed to reduce or limit slope
- Never exceed 24 inches in total rink slope
- Back yard rinks with slopes over 24 inches take longer to freeze in toronto.
- Rink slope exceeding 24 inches have added risk
Back Yard Rink Slope
Every yard has some amount of slope, your ice rink will have a deep end and a shallow end. The key to accommodating slope affordably is to build up the ice rink frame to be able to contain the additional volume of water. Think a swimming pool with a deep end ( high rink frame boards) and a shallow end ( lower rink frame boards).
Let it be know, building a ice rink on a slope can be perfectly safe when done properly.
Challenges with sloped yards
A back yard rinks slope can pose several challenges when not accommodated properly, such as:
- Over flowing
- Long rink ice freezing times
- Backyard rink blow outs.
When building a back yard skating rink it is important to hire a professional back yard rink builder like Rinkbuild.com to ensure the rink is built strong and in a placement that reduces slope.
How To Accommodate Slope
As mentioned before building the frame higher will accommodate the slope so that the ice rink can fill properly and self level. Some people will build up the deep end with pallets or sand bags to reduce the volume of water in the deep end. This method does work however it brings added risk to the structural integrity of the ice rink and the risk of ice rink liner punctures. We at Rinkbuild.com do not recommend this practice.
Is There Such Thing As Too Much Backyard Rink Slope?
Yes, we do not build back yard rinks rinks with a slope in excess of 2 feet or 24 inches and thus do not recommend anyone else build over this threshold.
Maximum back yard rink slope should not exceed 24 inches!
Why 2 feet max? 2 feet is our threshold for structural integrity and assurance. We have done lots of testing in real life and through simulation and 2 feet is the last safe slope we will work with or recommend.
How RinkBuild.com Solves The Slope Problem
- Laser level during our free onsite assessment
- Use laser level data to plot the rink placement with the least amount of slope
- Use laser level to build up the ice rink frame to perfectly level the ice with space to block pucks from falling off the ice.
- Strong triple bracing designed to accommodate your custom rinks ice volume
DIY Tips For Sloped Yards
- Measure back yard slope carefully
- Always laser level the back yard rink at least twice
- Reduce width or length to lessen back yard rink slope
Why Hire Professionals?
Having 2000 liters or more of frozen water in your back yard can be daunting. Ensure both your home and community are safe with the best back yard rink builder in Toronto. Tried, tested and loved by thousands of Torontonians!
Contact RinkBuild.com Today
We build custom back yard rinks on all kinds of terrain and slope in Toronto and the GTA. Just visit Rinkbuild.com or call (416) 540 6688