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National hive roof plans.
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I made the roof from some scrap pieces of 1 2 plywood.
The topmost item in a stack of parts that go tpogether to make up the british national bee hive is the roof or outer cover.
It is also shown with no ventilation.
In this episode we show you how to put together a national beehive roof which protects your bees and hive from the ele.
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The separate parts of the hive are described in the following sections each is illus trated and there are accompanying notes for each part as well.
One side will be 1 2 x 12 1 2 x 24 and the other side will be 1 2 x 12 x 24.
Now rip the length edge of each board at 22 1 2 degrees.
Thus when two boxes are stacked atop one another there is exactly one beespace vertically between the frames.
These particular plans are designed for a horizontal hive but you can adjust the length for any other type.
Quantity material dimensions notes.
Hive stand constructional details 1 floor.
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It keeps rain and snow away from the entrance of the hive which means you don t need to worry about placing your hive on a slight incline.
This information is by kind permission of the scottish beekeepers ass n.
This will make for a tight peak.
The reason for the difference in the width is for the overlap at the peak of the roof.
The gabled roof hive top is a great accessory that you can use on any type of hive that you have.
1 x 6 clear pine.
Roof for the british national hive.
1 x 10 cedar.
When making parts please remember the b s.
As well as the buttons above there are dimensional and construction details here for the national hive.
In its original form the national hive provides 9mm bottom beespace that is the top surface of the frame bar is flush with the top of the box and the lower surface of the frame is one bee space above the bottom of the box.
20 1 4 x 5 3 4 x 3 4 these are the long side panels.
