flat tops with metal

[jesuslives31548]

Has anyone used the flat covers with metal on their hives? I would love to replace all 150 tops with new metal ones but can't due to $$. I seen these in a bee supply catalog and the price was good, but never used one before. Anyone using them let me know your thoughs.....

[Barney]

Hi:
I'm not sure what you mean by flat tops with metal on them! All of my telescoping covers are covered with a thin sheet of alum painted white by the factory. I buy it in 50 ft rolles 24in wide and then cut the size I need. Really makes a differance in the temp inside the box.
Barney

[waynesgarden]

I don't think I personally know any beekeepers that don't use the metal clad top covers.

Wayne

[alpha6]

Migratory lids don't have metal on them. If you are planning on replacing your lids with telescoping tin covered lids it is going to get expensive for 150. I guess you could cover your lids with a metal sheet but a good coat of paint would work almost as well.

[MikeJ]

http://www.beesource.com/forums/showthread.php?p=442037#post442037
if your interested.
Mike