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.

There are many variations to this basic form. It is also shown with no ventilation. The roof sits on top of it all. 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. 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. 1 x 6 clear pine.

Gabled roof flat pack crown board with 2 porter bee escapes 2 supers flat pack. This national hive is made from 1st grade canadian red cedar and includes the following. Quantity material dimensions notes. 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. 20 1 4 x 5 3 4 x 3 4 these are the long side panels. 1 x 10 cedar. The national hive roof is not used and is replaced by a 460mm square sheet of plywood with vent holes instead.