Assembled 8-Frame Hardboard Hive Base

Keep your 8-frame hive setup simple with a traditional solid bottom board from Hornsby Beekeeping Supplies. This assembled base combines a New Zealand radiata pine riser, a durable Weathertex floor and natural white cypress cleats.

It offers a straightforward alternative to mesh or polymer bottom boards and is particularly suited to beekeepers who prefer a solid floor beneath the brood chamber.

When a Plain Base Works Well

A solid beehive bottom board may be useful in drier and colder locations where constant floor ventilation is not required and small hive beetle pressure is relatively low.

Hornsby Beekeeping Supplies recommends pairing this base with a suitable beetle trap. Therefore, continue monitoring the colony and do not rely on the plain bottom board itself for pest control.

Construction Breakdown

The assembled base kit consists of:

• A one-inch New Zealand radiata pine riser
• A durable Weathertex base board
• White cypress support cleats
• A completed 8-frame base configuration

The white cypress cleats are selected for resistance to termites and rot. Meanwhile, the Weathertex board provides a solid surface beneath the hive.

Setup in the Apiary

Place the timber beehive base on a level stand and keep it clear of persistent ground moisture. Although the cypress cleats provide useful durability, raising the hive above wet soil can further reduce direct exposure to water and debris.

Before adding the colony:

1. Check that the base sits level.
2. Position the compatible 8-frame box squarely above it.
3. Confirm that the entrance is unobstructed.
4. Add a suitable small hive beetle trap when required.
5. Inspect the floor periodically for wax, dead bees and other debris.

Clean the base using methods appropriate for its timber and hardboard components. Avoid prolonged soaking that may affect the board or protective finish.

A Cost-Effective 8-Frame Foundation

The traditional design is suitable for replacement equipment, new hive construction or beekeepers standardising around an 8-frame system.

Bulk discounts are available according to the current product page, although the applicable quantities and pricing should be confirmed directly.

Order the Assembled 8-Frame Hardboard Hive Base from Hornsby Beekeeping Supplies today. For compatible boxes, beetle traps or bulk pricing, call 02 9477 5569 or email info@hornsby-beekeeping.com.