Gable Roof Beehive

The extra height of the gabled roof provides a bigger area for the air to go and then escape through the vents.
Gable roof beehive. Warm air holds moisture and the warmer the air the more moisture it can hold. Ventilation has many benefits including swarm prevention and increased honey yields during summer. Gable roof hive top. An easy to follow tutorial from thorne beehives showing how to assemble a wbc roof.
Top bar hive w metal roof b52901. A ventilated gabled roof is one of my favorite pieces of beekeeping equipment. Posted on august 30 2016 february 25 2020 author gina categories beehives tags beehives beekeeping bees diy do it yourself free projects free woodworking plans. But what complications come with rooftop beekeeping and is this the right solution for you.
The gabled telescopic lid is the best solution for the build up of moisture potentially creating mold and mildew inside the hive. Top bar hive w metal roof b52901. Only compatible with flow hive super classic and flow super hybrids. Flow gabled roof wrc 6.
Now i just had to give it a few city boy extras in order to personalize my hive. These particular plans are designed for a horizontal hive but you can adjust the length for any other type. Gable roof hive top. This roof had the right combination of purpose and esthetics.
Flow gabled roof araucaria 6. Not compatible with flow hive 2. Not available for free shipping quick overview. The gabled roof hive top is a great accessory that you can use on any type of hive that you have.
This top bar hive comes with 26 top bars that can be divided into two separate hives. Since a summer beehive is loaded with moisture from both bee respiration and drying nectar the hive can quickly become a damp mold infested environment that is not healthy for bees or good for making honey. When considering locations for new beehives many people overlook their roof as a possibility. We know it can be confusing knowing which size to select so please contact our team if you need any assistance in choosing the correct roof kit for your existing hive.
A habit that perfectly explains one of this locations best advantages. I liked the idea of incorporating ventilation into the roof and the look of a gabled roof on top of a hive looked great.