[indios]

how long does wax foundation with re-enforcing wire lasts in storage ? i have a opportunity to buy several hundred pounds (100 kilos in Canada) this would last me several years, but will it keep? assuming proper storage conditions are met? thanks

 

[mike haney]

"...assuming proper storage conditions are met?..." i have some over 10 years old thats in "as new" shape. on the other hand, do a search here on "foundationless" many are now doing without. after all, bees in nature dont seem to need it... good luck,mike

 

[AmericasBeekeeper]

Foundation does not have a shelf life.

 

[Michael Bush]

As they already said, it depends on the storage conditions. I've had some 30 years old that was fine.

 

[dtompsett]

As others have posted... it doesn't really go bad. The only real things that can break down stored wax would be:
-wax moths
-fire
-your wife making you clean up the basement

 

[The Honey Householder]

I find it better to store foundation in the hive with alot of bees.

 

[Skinner Apiaries]

I got some oooold stuff one time that was pretty brittle. I make my own now, so if I dont need it, I don't make it! lol