8-Frame Weathertex Bottom Board

Start a traditional 8-frame hive base with a simple Australian-made Weathertex Bottom Board from Hornsby Beekeeping Supplies.

This 10mm board forms the floor section of a basic solid hive base and can be combined with compatible risers and cleats to create a complete bottom assembly.

Made in Australia

The board is manufactured from 10mm Weathertex and made in Australia.

Its uncomplicated format makes it useful for DIY beekeepers who prefer to build their own bases from individual parts rather than purchasing a complete assembled unit.

Build a Traditional Solid Base

A complete base typically combines:

  • Weathertex bottom board
  • 8-frame timber riser
  • White cypress cleats

The riser creates the entrance space around the lower box, while the cleats lift the board from the supporting stand or surface.

Buying the components individually allows you to replace only the part that becomes damaged.

Suitable for 8-Frame Equipment

The board is sized for 8-frame hive systems.

Use it with matching 8-frame risers and cleats rather than components intended for a wider 10-frame hive.

Maintaining consistent width ensures the brood box sits correctly above the base.

Simple Does Not Mean Unmanaged

A solid bottom board is a traditional approach to hive construction.

However, Australian beekeepers still need to actively manage pests such as small hive beetle and Varroa.

Additional traps and monitoring equipment can be incorporated into your management plan according to current requirements.

The board itself is simply the structural floor.

Useful for Repairs

If the rest of an existing base is still serviceable, replacing only the Weathertex board can be more economical than discarding the entire assembly.

Order the Australian-Made 8-Frame Weathertex Bottom Board from Hornsby Beekeeping Supplies. For matching risers, cypress cleats or alternative pest-management bases, call 02 9477 5569 or email info@hornsby-beekeeping.com.