National Hive Roof Dimensions

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National hive roof dimensions.

With thanks to beekeeping forum. Xfour wooden strips each 18 long and 1 1 4 x 3 4 cross section fitted round the top inside to give a head space of 1 1 4 above the crown board. National 14 x 12 box. There are three common depths of frame manufactured and these are referred to as.

20 1 4 x 5 3 4 x 3 4 these are the long side panels. Hive type dimensions brood chamber cells bee space brood comb area of both sides full super weight approx no of brood frames brood frame size national18 1 8 x 18 1 8 50000 bottom 199 sq. 5 5ins 140mm for supers and known as shallow frames. Roof for the british national hive.

Xventilation holes 3 4 diameter bored centrally through the sides of the roof and spacing strips and backed with perforated zinc or non rusting wire mesh. It provides ventilation and protection from the elements. Quantity material dimensions notes. Super depth 5 7 8.

The roof sits on top of it all. There have been several roof depths manufactured varying from shallow to deep. 14 x 12 brood body depth 12. As well as the buttons above there are dimensional and construction details here for the national hive.

The brood area is 2200 sq. 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. In 25lbs 11 14 x 8 1 2 deep national18 1 8 x 18 1 8 70000 bottom 292 sq. Below is are dimensions of national langstroth commercial smith and dadant hives.

In 25lbs 11 14 x 12. 1 x 6 clear pine. The total height of the roof is depending on timber thickness around 6 160mm though a 4 roof is now also common. Drawings and dimensions of component parts that can be used together to form a british standard national bee hive.

8 5 ins 215mm for standard depth brood boxes and known as brood frames. Brood body depth 8 7 8. External dimension 18 1 8 square.