Awning Cover For Beehive

Here is an easy way to build your inner covers for the langstroth beehive.

Awning cover for beehive.

2 x4 boards 3 81cm x 8 89 cm l 20 50 8 cm l 16 1 4 41 275 cm. The strong steel frame makes the awning sturdy and durable. This could add years of life to your awning and save you the cost of replacing your awning. Fits 8 and 10 frame langstroth hives.

While we are not beekeepers or authorities on the subject a bit of research has shown that one of the reasons for choosing natural canvas is its breathability. For beehive inner covers canvas is becoming a more popular choice. It can prevent damage caused by snow rain and sun throughout the year. Find fixed awnings at lowe s today.

Beehive vinyl s long experience with annexes awnings has allowed it s trade qualified industrial textile workers trimmers to provide quality new replacement repairs alterations for caravan textile components such as caravan annexe roofing walls van skirts roll out awnings insect screens pop tops surrounds tropic covers and campervan sleeves tropic covers awnings. This water and dirt repellent and uv and weather resistant awning are made of high quality polyester with a pu coating. The beehive awning shades the landing board and lowers the hive temperatures on average by 8 10º. Made of powder coated 18 gauge cold rolled steel includes four 4 stainless steel screws.

Winter is full of snow and wind. Even if your bees must be in full sun a screened bottom board a screened inner cover an upper entrance or a combination of all three can improve the flow of air through the hive and keep it cool. This product can not only be used as a normal awning but also to cover the window completely. Beehive inner cover canvas fabric.

In winter the awning protects the landing board from snow and ice buildup maintaining ventilation and allowing bees to fly in flight weather. Keeping the entrance clear and circulation flowing in the hive. A super easy to make awning cover for around 15. The bees need a warm hive but no need for a hot hive.

Also a hive painted a light color like white or yellow will reflect sunlight instead of absorbing it. The beehive awning shields and deflects snow and ice off the landing board.