National Hive Roof

It is also shown with no ventilation.

National hive roof.

1 x 6 clear pine. This national hive is made from 1st grade canadian red cedar and includes the following. The roof sits on top of it all. The entrance has a hinging section which allows the removable floor in the hive to be removed as long as it is forward facing.

It provides ventilation and protection from the elements. Gabled roof flat pack crown board with 2 porter bee escapes 2 supers flat pack. The national hive roof is not used and is replaced by a 460mm square sheet of plywood with vent holes instead. 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 bnh uses a telescoping cover design meaning the cover fits on and over the hive like a hat. 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. Quantity material dimensions notes. 20 1 4 x 5 3 4 x 3 4 these are the long side panels.

There are many variations to this basic form. The national hive as it usually known is based on langstroth hive design principles. 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. 1 x 10 cedar.