Putting Beehive On Roof

Space between make sure you put proper space between the hives in order to work them.

Putting beehive on roof.

Especially if your roof is slanted. Put the hive in dappled sunlight. Roofing materials for beehives you can optimize the roof s effectiveness and maximize its durability by adding. You should be able to comfortably walk between and around them.

In the northeast hive entrances should optimally be faced south or southeast. I cut some repurposed coated metal roofing for a cap. Regular inspections must be made. The risk of falling off a ladder or roof is a real concern.

Full direct sun all day long causes the hives to get very hot in the summer. You won t want your hives to be too exposed from either wind or sun. The roof of your beehive takes the brunt of abuse from sun rain snow and other climatic challenges. If you re putting a hive on the roof do think about securing and weighting your hive because there is more wind on the roof than you realize.

The measurements were 7 1 2 wide x 26 long. This usually means climbing a ladder and then marching around on the roof in your bee suit. Remember if you put your bees on the roof you will have to go on your roof too. You also want to avoid deep dark shade because it can make the hive damp and the colony listless.

The roof or outer cover is a critical component for keeping your hive dry and your bees safe from the elements. The bees will spend valuable time trying to regulate the hive s temperature rather than making honey. This will help keep moisture from penetrating to the plywood. Northern facing sides of the hive should especially be protected in the winter in the northern united states.

Follow up by trimming the shingles at the roof peak.