Thanks for this informative site and forum. It's been very useful in helping me get going with my rink. I'm in Chicago and I just recently completed a backyard rink for the first time. It's an urban rink (20' x 32') so it's a postage stamp compared to others I've seen. It's sitting on a slab-on grad...

Good to know. It definitely supports me without creaking or seepage so that's a good sign. We're very excited to try it out. Sadly, we may have some temps in the 50s with rain next week, so we'll see how well the ice holds up. The good thing is that the entire area is shaded from the sun. Thanks for...