Beehive roof

Rick Cheverton, a beekeeper in Knoxville, Tennessee just finished his wintertime project: four elegant homemade bee hives with all the extras.

When considering locations for new beehives, many people overlook their roof as a possibility. A habit that perfectly explains one of this locations best advantages: it is discreet. But what complications come with rooftop beekeeping and is this the right solution for you? Let’s explore the pros and cons of placing your beehives on the roof. […]

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300 beehive designs with photos, 93+ plans for beekeeping equipment, beekeeping information and links for novice and pros.

I like to shelter my hives from the rain. A sheltered hive gives the bees a dry place to land and keeps rainwater from seeping in around the entrance.

Start your beekeeping hobby by building this Langstroth beehive. It is much easier than you think.

A step by step tutorial describing how to build the roof of a Warre Vertical Top Bar Beehive.

I spent a lot of time deciding on what type of cover I would build for my beehives. I can’t say that I am too impressed with the look of a standard telescoping cover. I guess that’s b…

Above – update 2022: I’ve kept the same design and worked out how to get a consistent flower made. The roofs are now fully coated with stain or paint. Below: First made in 2016 This Cottage style roof fits the standard size OATH 280mm x 200mm… All together, I think the flower needs work.. maybe even […]