Awning Cover For Beehive

Beehive inner cover canvas fabric.

Awning cover for beehive. The beehive awning shields and deflects snow and ice off the landing board. In winter the awning protects the landing board from snow and ice buildup maintaining ventilation and allowing bees to fly in flight weather. Here is an easy way to build your inner covers for the langstroth beehive. The beehive awning shades the landing board and lowers the hive temperatures on average by 8 10º.

Our outdoor door window canopy awning which is suitable for home and office as a door canopy window awning and balcony cover. Keeping the entrance clear and circulation flowing in the hive. 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. The easy to clean polyester canopy can be removed and washed.

Also a hive painted a light color like white or yellow will reflect sunlight instead of absorbing it. Winter is full of snow and wind. 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.

This water and dirt repellent and uv and weather resistant awning are made of high quality polyester with a pu coating. Made of powder coated 18 gauge cold rolled steel includes four 4 stainless steel screws. The strong steel frame makes the awning sturdy and durable. A super easy to make awning cover for around 15.

2 x4 boards 3 81cm x 8 89 cm l 20 50 8 cm l 16 1 4 41 275 cm. It can prevent damage caused by snow rain and sun throughout the year. This product can not only be used as a normal awning but also to cover the window completely. Find fixed awnings at lowe s today.

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. The bees need a warm hive but no need for a hot hive.