National Hive Roof

20 1 4 x 5 3 4 x 3 4 these are the long side panels.

National hive roof.

The roof sits on top of it all. Quantity material dimensions notes. Gabled roof flat pack crown board with 2 porter bee escapes 2 supers flat pack. 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.

Its dimensions are generally smaller and notably the brood chamber is shallower than the typical langstroth hive to suit a less prolific bee strain. This national hive is made from 1st grade canadian red cedar and includes the following. The national hive as it usually known is based on langstroth hive design principles. The bnh uses a telescoping cover design meaning the cover fits on and over the hive like a hat.

The entrance has a hinging section which allows the removable floor in the hive to be removed as long as it is forward facing. 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. There are many variations to this basic form. Roof for national bee hive also known as an outer cover this is shown upside down to show the inner rim.

It provides ventilation and protection from the elements. A vertical stack of modular components. Roof for the british national hive. 1 x 10 cedar.