{"product_id":"10-frame-cypress-solid-bottom-board","title":"10-Frame Cypress Solid Bottom Board","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10-Frame Cypress Solid Bottom Board\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"641\" data-start=\"228\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-end=\"271\" data-start=\"232\"\u003e10-Frame Cypress Solid Bottom Board\u003c\/strong\u003e serves as the foundation of the hive, supporting all the weight of the boxes and frames above it. Built from rot-resistant cypress wood, this bottom board is made to last through seasons of use and weather exposure. Its solid floor design helps beekeepers maintain stable airflow inside the hive while keeping drafts out, giving bees a protected and comfortable home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"679\" data-start=\"648\"\u003eKey Features and Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"750\" data-start=\"681\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"704\" data-start=\"681\"\u003eSolid construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Serves as the structural base for the hive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"825\" data-start=\"752\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"773\" data-start=\"752\"\u003eDraft protection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solid wood floor keeps air leaks out of the hive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"900\" data-start=\"827\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"844\" data-start=\"827\"\u003eCypress wood:\u003c\/strong\u003e Naturally rot-resistant and durable against moisture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"989\" data-start=\"902\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"923\" data-start=\"902\"\u003eAssembled option:\u003c\/strong\u003e Built with staples and nails for long-term use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1054\" data-start=\"991\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1009\" data-start=\"991\"\u003eCustom finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Available primed and painted upon request.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1140\" data-start=\"1056\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1080\" data-start=\"1056\"\u003eFits 10-frame hives:\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed to match standard 10-frame Langstroth equipment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1173\" data-start=\"1147\"\u003eDetailed Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1514\" data-start=\"1175\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong data-end=\"1202\" data-start=\"1180\"\u003esolid bottom board\u003c\/strong\u003e differs from the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/foxhound-bee-company.myshopify.com\/products\/cypress-bottom-board-screened-solid\" target=\"_blank\"\u003escreened bottom board\u003c\/a\u003e version by using a full wood floor instead of mesh. The solid surface eliminates drafts and helps maintain better control of airflow inside the hive. Both solid and screened styles have served beekeepers for decades, but many prefer the solid type for its simplicity and reliability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1873\" data-start=\"1516\"\u003ePositioned closest to the ground, the bottom board takes the most wear from moisture and weather. That’s why these are built from \u003cstrong data-end=\"1676\" data-start=\"1646\"\u003erot-resistant cypress wood\u003c\/strong\u003e, which stands up exceptionally well over time. You can also order your bottom board \u003cstrong data-end=\"1774\" data-start=\"1761\"\u003eassembled\u003c\/strong\u003e—each one put together with staples and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/collections\/10-frame-hive-parts\/products\/2-14-inch-nails-for-boxes\" target=\"_blank\"\u003enails\u003c\/a\u003e so it’s ready to go out of the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2075\" data-start=\"1875\"\u003eFor a longer-lasting finish, you can choose to have the bottom board \u003cstrong data-end=\"1966\" data-start=\"1944\"\u003eprimed and painted\u003c\/strong\u003e. Pair this with other \u003cstrong data-end=\"2012\" data-start=\"1989\"\u003e10-frame hive parts\u003c\/strong\u003e from our collection to build a complete, durable hive setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou can purchase our other \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/collections\/10-frame-hive-parts\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e10 Frame Hive parts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to customize your hives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\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\u003eWatch our YouTube video to learn \u003ca title=\"Solid vs Screened Bottom Boards Explained: The pros and cons of each type and which one is right.\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=9MEyNbz5wFI\"\u003ethe pros and cons of Solid and Screened Bottom\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Foxhound Bee Company","offers":[{"title":"10-Frame Unpainted","offer_id":47288944722172,"sku":"BB SOL 10","price":22.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"10-Frame Primed and Painted","offer_id":47288944754940,"sku":"BB SOL 10 P","price":29.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0269\/1648\/7234\/files\/10-Frame-Cypress-Solid-Bottom-Board-10-Frame-Unpainted-Foxhound-Bee-Company_eaf88b3a-12e1-4a57-ad8b-c5f73a95e41f.png?v=1751295805","url":"https:\/\/proudlibertarian.com\/en-de\/products\/10-frame-cypress-solid-bottom-board","provider":"Proud Libertarian","version":"1.0","type":"link"}