Got the hives insulated today

Finally got the hives insulated today. We'll see how they winter. Thanks for the suggestions in my previous thread on this.
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Originally Posted by kellymt

Finally got the hives insulated today. We'll see how they winter. Thanks for the suggestions in my previous thread on this.
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They look pretty tight. I can't see you loosing out to cold this year. First time with the rigid foam? I'm about to wrap mine with standard tarpaper - have already put 1 1/4" rigid foil backed insulation under the outer covers. I'm not sure if it was lack of wrapping, or mites, or both that knocked out 2 of my hives late in the winter. Starting out with heavy hives this winter - we'll see.

Good luck.

Brian

Well done .

Looks good! How cold does it get where you are?

Kelly,
Could you describe the straps that you used, they seem to be doing a good job holding the insulation in place, you really did an excellent job on those hives.

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Originally Posted by WWW

Kelly,
Could you describe the straps that you used, they seem to be doing a good job holding the insulation in place, you really did an excellent job on those hives.

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Looks like the rolls of Velcro you get at the craft/fabric stores.

How are the hives vented?

Thanks for the encouragement. Temperature wise we're expecting 8* this weekend. I've seen -28* for several days some years back. Usually in the low teens. The wife made the straps from a roll if nylon strap and sewed 6" of velcro on the ends for fastening. Simple and holds good. PK

Thanks Kellymt, and again, you did a fine insulating job on those hives.