Putting Beehive On Roof

Follow up by trimming the shingles at the roof peak.

Putting beehive on roof.

In the northeast hive entrances should optimally be faced south or southeast. Put the hive in dappled sunlight. Especially if your roof is slanted. After 10 or 15 stories up there is a lot of updraft and greater distance to travel.

The roof of your beehive takes the brunt of abuse from sun rain snow and other climatic challenges. Remember if you put your bees on the roof you will have to go on your roof too. You should be able to comfortably walk between and around them. I cut some repurposed coated metal roofing for a cap.

The roof or outer cover is a critical component for keeping your hive dry and your bees safe from the elements. You also want to avoid deep dark shade because it can make the hive damp and the colony listless. You won t want your hives to be too exposed from either wind or sun. Next put your third course of shingles on making sure to start them further up the roof.

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. Northern facing sides of the hive should especially be protected in the winter in the northern united states. The bees will spend valuable time trying to regulate the hive s temperature rather than making honey.

The risk of falling off a ladder or roof is a real concern. Regular inspections must be made. The measurements were 7 1 2 wide x 26 long. Full direct sun all day long causes the hives to get very hot in the summer.

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.