National Hive Roof

A vertical stack of modular components.

National hive roof.

The national hive roof is not used and is replaced by a 460mm square sheet of plywood with vent holes instead. 18 x 1 1 4 x 3 4 two of these are the long sides of the inner ridge rail and the other two are the short sides of the inner ridge rail. Quantity material dimensions notes. The roof sits on top of it all.

1 x 10 cedar. Its dimensions are generally smaller and notably the brood chamber is shallower than the typical langstroth hive to suit a less prolific bee strain. The entrance has a hinging section which allows the removable floor in the hive to be removed as long as it is forward facing. There are many variations to this basic form.

Gabled roof flat pack crown board with 2 porter bee escapes 2 supers flat pack. It provides ventilation and protection from the elements. 1 x 6 clear pine. It is also shown with no ventilation.

This national hive is made from 1st grade canadian red cedar and includes the following. Simply stack the roof on top of your inner cover and that s it your british national hive is ready for her royal majesty and her subjects. The bnh uses a telescoping cover design meaning the cover fits on and over the hive like a hat. 20 1 4 x 5 3 4 x 3 4 these are the long side panels.