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Rink design, explained.
Short, practical articles from our engineers on the decisions that make or break a rink.
Construction · April 2026
Sub-slab heating, drainage and soil prep in ice rink design
The part of the rink you cannot fix later. Why frost heave happens, what a sub-soil heating system does, and how grading and drainage decide the life of the floor.
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Design · April 2026
Seven ice rink design mistakes that drive up energy costs
Vapor barriers, ceilings, lighting, humidity and refrigeration sizing: the design decisions that quietly add thousands of dollars to a rink’s monthly utility bill.
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