Western Cedar treatments

[JohnBee1480]

It can look a bit shabby if left untreated.
The advantage is, it blends in perfectly with its surroundings

But happily my hives' surroundings won't be shabby!

 

[JohnBee1480]

Thanks itma

 

[Luminos]

I'm sure MJBee won't mind me saying, he treated his Warre with oil and beeswax and it looks fantastic.
And Dusty Rhodes and Outlander have posted pictures of theirs, too - made me wish I hadn't painted mine!

 

[jenkinsbrynmair]

Dear blackcavebess,

Who or what is 'T'? And what and where are these English White cedar seconds?

JohnBee1480

T's are a well known beekeeping suppliers - name's blocked to stop commercial advertising ( think of a prickly tree with an E at the end, or the surname of a bald snooker player in the 80's Willie tho**e) they sell second quality cedar (British) flat packed hive parts in their sales which are good value for money, they also sell 'white wood' hive parts - (softwood, so they will need treating).
Another company sells their second quality stuff - CWJ in North Wales - good ssound Welsh surname to give you a clue (not mine BTW)

 

[blackcavebees]

JBM just beat me to the reply there.

 

[JohnBee1480]

JBM just beat me to the reply there.

Thanks to JBM and to you for the sentiment.