National Hive Roof

A vertical stack of modular components.

National hive roof.

Quantity material dimensions notes. Its dimensions are generally smaller and notably the brood chamber is shallower than the typical langstroth hive to suit a less prolific bee strain. 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.

Gabled roof flat pack crown board with 2 porter bee escapes 2 supers flat pack. It provides ventilation and protection from the elements. The entrance has a hinging section which allows the removable floor in the hive to be removed as long as it is forward facing. 20 1 4 x 5 3 4 x 3 4 these are the long side panels.

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. There are many variations to this basic form. The bnh uses a telescoping cover design meaning the cover fits on and over the hive like a hat.

The national hive as it usually known is based on langstroth hive design principles. 1 x 6 clear pine. Roof for national bee hive also known as an outer cover this is shown upside down to show the inner rim. It is also shown with no ventilation.