Another dumb question from the new top bar keeper...
I decided to buy cedar lumber to build my top bar with the hope that I can avoid painting. These boards are smooth on one side and rough on the other. I assumed I should put the smooth side towards the bees, but then I got to thinking (dangerous). I feel like I read somewhere that some people specifically use rough wood to promote the bees coating it with propolis. Would the rough side also absorb more moisture in the winter? Or would the rough side encourage them to connect the comb more to the sides.
I'm sure I'm overthinking, but welcome an answer.
Thanks.
I decided to buy cedar lumber to build my top bar with the hope that I can avoid painting. These boards are smooth on one side and rough on the other. I assumed I should put the smooth side towards the bees, but then I got to thinking (dangerous). I feel like I read somewhere that some people specifically use rough wood to promote the bees coating it with propolis. Would the rough side also absorb more moisture in the winter? Or would the rough side encourage them to connect the comb more to the sides.
I'm sure I'm overthinking, but welcome an answer.
Thanks.