{"product_id":"8-frame-cypress-solid-bottom-board","title":"8-Frame Cypress Solid Bottom Board","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8-Frame Cypress Solid Bottom Board\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"641\" data-start=\"228\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e8\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"271\" data-start=\"232\"\u003e-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 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/products\/2-14-inch-nails-for-boxes?_pos=1\u0026amp;amp;_sid=c208e1013\u0026amp;amp;_ss=r\"\u003enails\u003c\/a\u003e 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 8-frame hives:\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed to match standard 8-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\/products\/2-14-inch-nails-for-boxes?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=c208e1013\u0026amp;_ss=r\" 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\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\u003e separately to customize your hives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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 href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=9MEyNbz5wFI\" title=\"Solid vs Screened Bottom Boards Explained: The pros and cons of each type and which one is right.\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\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":47288951800060,"sku":"BB SOL 8","price":22.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"8-Frame Primed and Painted","offer_id":47288951832828,"sku":"BB SOL 8 P","price":29.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0269\/1648\/7234\/files\/8-Frame-Cypress-Solid-Bottom-Board-8-Frame-Unpainted-Foxhound-Bee-Company.png?v=1751295811","url":"https:\/\/proudlibertarian.com\/en-de\/products\/8-frame-cypress-solid-bottom-board","provider":"Proud Libertarian","version":"1.0","type":"link"}