National Hive Roof

Roof for national bee hive also known as an outer cover this is shown upside down to show the inner rim.

National hive roof.

1 x 6 clear pine. 1 x 10 cedar. This national hive is made from 1st grade canadian red cedar and includes the following. The bnh uses a telescoping cover design meaning the cover fits on and over the hive like a hat.

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. 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. It provides ventilation and protection from the elements. 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 national hive roof is not used and is replaced by a 460mm square sheet of plywood with vent holes instead. A vertical stack of modular components. There are many variations to this basic form. It is also shown with no ventilation.

Roof for the british national hive. 20 1 4 x 5 3 4 x 3 4 these are the long side panels. Quantity material dimensions notes. The national hive as it usually known is based on langstroth hive design principles.