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DOVETAIL
This is the newest and most modern synthetic panel available. It is the most popular in all areas of the sport. DoveTail panels will not
break, chip, warp or bend under normal and expected use. They do not wear out even in constant installation /
removal / travel situations, which is why all traveling synthetic ice show productions use them.
The installation time for a DoveTail floor is a
fraction of the time required to install a Spline or Square Edge floor.
The DoveTail panel is a much stronger panel in every respect. Expansion and
contraction has no negative effect on DoveTail panels, and therefore, is
the only panel recommended for outdoor use. A DoveTail panel can be installed in less than 1 minute.
SPLINE
Spline panels have been around for many years. They are offered by several suppliers. Though they are applicable for some projects,
they are for the most part, outdated and not very popular for use in today's skating world. Spline panels are still used
in some indoor projects where variances in temperature are small and where use is light. Spline panels should never be used outdoors
or in any area where you expect swings in temperature or sunlight.
SQUARE EDGE
These panels are the least expensive. They do not interlock with other panels and must be glued or attached to the sub floor using
appropriate materials. Square Edge panels must be used indoors where the temperature does not vary. The sub floor has to be
perfectly level. They are not recommended for serious skating and can offer some significant problems when conditions are not exact.
Square Edge panels are often used for building down-hill ramps in theatrical ice shows as a means of entering skaters onto the stage.
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