Why does my ice rink crack when flooding?

Why does my ice rink crack when flooding? The short answer is that it’s normal. The moisture in your slab is acting as the glue to keep it all together. When it’s extremely cold out that moisture dissipates and can cause settling. You then go and shock the ice with a resurface and which in turn can cause cracks.

The short answer is that it’s normal. The moisture in your slab is acting as the glue to keep it all together. When it’s extremely cold out that moisture dissipates and can cause settling. You then go and shock the ice with a resurface and which in turn can cause cracks.