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 10 cedar. Gabled roof flat pack crown board with 2 porter bee escapes 2 supers flat pack. 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.

There are many variations to this basic form. The national hive as it usually known is based on langstroth hive design principles. Roof for the british national hive. 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 national hive roof is not used and is replaced by a 460mm square sheet of plywood with vent holes instead. The roof sits on top of it all. A vertical stack of modular components. It is also shown with no ventilation.

1 x 6 clear pine. This national hive is made from 1st grade canadian red cedar and includes the following. Its dimensions are generally smaller and notably the brood chamber is shallower than the typical langstroth hive to suit a less prolific bee strain. Quantity material dimensions notes.