Hammerite paint

[Pierre19]

Hi all ....

The WBC hive which we were given, has a black painted roof which has been getting very hot in the recent sunny weather, just wondering if I can re-paint with Silver Hammerite paint?

Many thanks in advance.

Pete

 

[viridens]

Hammerite should be ok, but expensive.. There could be difficulties if that previous black paint was bitumen based.
Repaint if you are keen, but I wouldn't worry about that hot roof. I don't think your bees will be affected.

 

[madasafish]

As a temporary - and much cheaper - fix-, kitchen aluminium foil has few equals.

But it really makes little difference... but side walls my be something different (gaps on roof, walls in contact with bees.)

 

[thedozzer]

But it really makes little difference... but side walls my be something different (gaps on roof, walls in contact with bees.)

In a WBC hive walls in contact with bees?????
and im only a beginner!!

 

[madasafish]

Sorry - I forgot people are still using them....

 

[pargyle]

In a WBC hive walls in contact with bees?????
and im only a beginner!!

Another reason not to worry about re-painting the roof, there's an air gap - The traditional finish for non-cedar WBC's used to be whitewash... I remember, in the 1950's my Dad mixing up the slaked lime, size and water .. the lifts got a fresh coat every spring - as did the inside of the outside toilet and wash house !

 

[Pierre19]

Sorry - I forgot people are still using them....

They are perfect for our arctic conditions, up here ......

 

[madasafish]

They are perfect for our arctic conditions, up here ......

The Trossachs are warm compared to Macduff where I grew up...(10 foot snowdrifts outside our back door in 1963)

 

[Dodge]

Would a car primer spray work then any colour you choose. White would be best for reflecting radiated heat, I.e. direct sunlight.