{"product_id":"8-frame-cypress-solid-bottom-board","title":"8-Frame Cypress Solid Bottom Board","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis 8 Frame Cypress Solid Bottom Board serves as the floor of the hive, supporting all the weight of the boxes and frames on top of it. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe solid bottom board differs from the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/collections\/8-frame-equipment\/products\/8-frame-cypress-solid-bottom-board-1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003escreened bottom board\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e in that the floor of the hive is a solid piece of wood. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe solid wood keeps any drafts from coming into the hive and also makes it slightly easier for the beekeeper to control airflow inside the hive.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Both bottom boards are an excellent choice and have worked well for beekeepers for decades. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYou can purchase your bottom boards assembled with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/products\/titebond-3-wood-glue\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTitebond Glue\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e, staples, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/collections\/10-frame-hive-parts\/products\/2-14-inch-nails-for-boxes\" target=\"_blank\"\u003enails\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e, so you don't have to worry about it. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Cypress Solid bottom board is also where most beekeepers place their bee feeders. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn each bottom board, there is a single entrance to the hive the bees use to come and go from the hive.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe bottom board is closest to the ground, so it is often the most susceptible to rot.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e This is one area where our rot-resistant cypress wood shines, standing up to the elements. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChanging out a rotten bottom board is not fun, and our bottom boards ensure you won't have to do that.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYou can choose if you'd like us to prime and paint your bottom board. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYou can purchase our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/collections\/8-frame-equipment\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e8- Frame Hive parts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e separately to customize your hives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRead the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blog.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/parts-of-a-beehive-the-basic-components\/\"\u003eBeehive Basic Components\u003c\/a\u003e on our blog.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWatch our YouTube video to learn \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=9MEyNbz5wFI\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Solid vs Screened Bottom Boards Explained: The pros and cons of each type and which one is right.\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ethe pros and cons of Solid and Screened Bottom Boards\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Foxhound Bee Company","offers":[{"title":"8-Frame Unpainted","offer_id":47042043740379,"sku":"BB SOL 8","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8-Frame Primed and Painted","offer_id":47042043773147,"sku":"BB SOL 8 P","price":33.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0756\/6721\/0459\/files\/8-Frame-Cypress-Solid-Bottom-Board-8-Frame-Unpainted-Foxhound-Bee-Company.png?v=1750687734","url":"https:\/\/grayloufarm.com\/products\/8-frame-cypress-solid-bottom-board","provider":"GrayLou Farm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}