Paint?

[Tdf]

does exterior paint do an adequate job of preserving hives or should i put preservative on before i paint. Reason im asking is i got a load of osb site protect very cheap to make nucs and meybe a few bbs but dont think preservative will do the job on its own.

 

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I use R**seal clear 5 year wood preserver and then garden shades wood paint.

 

[Tdf]

I use R**seal clear 5 year wood preserver and then garden shades wood paint.

thanks that was what i was thinking but might try paint only on a few to see how it goes

 

[REDWOOD]

thanks that was what i was thinking but might try paint only on a few to see how it goes

make sure that it is breathable flexible paint otherwise it will crack over time, also let the paint dry for a few week so no fumes are left in the hive

 

[Tdf]

thanks again