Roof Covering ,metal.

[Eric knockalt]

Have some hive roofs that need new covers ,whats the metal sheeting used on roofs of hives and nucs and stockists please.

 

[Dishmop]

Dont use metal.. It is known that certain people will steal it. Whats wrong with wood preserver and paint?

 

[Eric knockalt]

Have about 4 roofs and 2or 3 nucs ,just thought the metal would give longevity and save me a wee bit of work .

 

[Hivemaker.]

Have about 4 roofs and 2or 3 nucs ,just thought the metal would give longevity and save me a wee bit of work .

If you google... beehive bits.. you will find a small buisness that does the covers for a reasonable price,they will also make them for the nucs if you let them know the dimensions. The thin aluminium printing plates also make quite good nuc roof covers.

 

[Eric knockalt]

Many thanks hivemaker n Dishmop tried the paint and wbp ply leaks after a couple of seasons ,gets very damp in the wicklow mountains.

 

[VEG]

I cut up an old tarp for the roofs of my nucs still going strong no leaks and it was free.

 

[jenkinsbrynmair]

if you know anyone scrapping a caravan you could recycle the aluminium sheets from that or an old fridge, freezer or washing machine.

 

[newportbuzz]

i go to my local printer and get their aluminuim sheets for free. they are very light and easy to tear but aslong as you are carefull they are very good.

 

[Eric knockalt]

Thanks all think i,ll be checking out my local printers then ,