From: scott.novinger@airborne.com
Date: Wed, 09 May 2001 16:32:21 -0000
To: BiologicalBeekeeping@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: hive building

Hi Dave,

You wrote:

> I have spent much time experimenting with plywood in hive construction.
>
> The grade has to have a fully waterproof glue otherwise it falls apart after
> a few years.

Question:

I've been thinking about building some nucs out of plywood as well. I
built a nuc last year out of plywood, painted it, and it is holding up
very nicely. Have you ever built or considered building with OSB
(oriented strand board)?

It is like particle board, but much better. Prices here are at an
all-time low and there are bargains to be had. Also, if you take
care to properly prime and paint, I think that you can keep a good
deal of the moisture out and greatly extend the life of plywood, osb,
etc. What do you think?

Take care,

Scott