Putting Beehive On Roof

The bees will spend valuable time trying to regulate the hive s temperature rather than making honey.

Putting beehive on roof.

Follow up by trimming the shingles at the roof peak. I cut some repurposed coated metal roofing for a cap. After 10 or 15 stories up there is a lot of updraft and greater distance to travel. This usually means climbing a ladder and then marching around on the roof in your bee suit.

Next put your third course of shingles on making sure to start them further up the roof. This will help keep moisture from penetrating to the plywood. The risk of falling off a ladder or roof is a real concern. You also want to avoid deep dark shade because it can make the hive damp and the colony listless.

Regular inspections must be made. Especially if your roof is slanted. 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. Full direct sun all day long causes the hives to get very hot in the summer.

Roofing materials for beehives you can optimize the roof s effectiveness and maximize its durability by adding. Space between make sure you put proper space between the hives in order to work them. In the northeast hive entrances should optimally be faced south or southeast. The roof or outer cover is a critical component for keeping your hive dry and your bees safe from the elements.

Northern facing sides of the hive should especially be protected in the winter in the northern united states. You won t want your hives to be too exposed from either wind or sun. Consider too how far up bees will need to fly. The measurements were 7 1 2 wide x 26 long.

You should be able to comfortably walk between and around them.