Comments on: The Quilt – Warre Hive Construction Guide http://thebeespace.net/2008/08/25/the-quilt-warre-hive-construction-guide/ Smart, Simple & Sustainable Beekeeping Fri, 30 Jul 2010 03:52:21 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: Ed http://thebeespace.net/2008/08/25/the-quilt-warre-hive-construction-guide/#comment-1724 Ed Sun, 27 Dec 2009 21:21:07 +0000 http://thebeespace.wordpress.com/?p=596#comment-1724 In parts of the tropics, where night time temperatures will never fall below 60F is the quilt still needed, or is this solely for temperate climates that experiences a more severe temperature drop? In parts of the tropics, where night time temperatures will never fall below 60F is the quilt still needed, or is this solely for temperate climates that experiences a more severe temperature drop?

]]> By: Margie in AK http://thebeespace.net/2008/08/25/the-quilt-warre-hive-construction-guide/#comment-1298 Margie in AK Thu, 06 Aug 2009 01:32:53 +0000 http://thebeespace.wordpress.com/?p=596#comment-1298 Edward, I would recommend it. Some of us who are still in Langstroth equipment have integrated the quilt box into our hives. Being up in NS, I would also suggest you consider hive wrap. If you can't find it in Canada, check out www.beesource.com Good luck with your apiary! Edward, I would recommend it. Some of us who are still in Langstroth equipment have integrated the quilt box into our hives.

Being up in NS, I would also suggest you consider hive wrap. If you can’t find it in Canada, check out http://www.beesource.com

Good luck with your apiary!

]]> By: Edward http://thebeespace.net/2008/08/25/the-quilt-warre-hive-construction-guide/#comment-1289 Edward Tue, 04 Aug 2009 17:38:50 +0000 http://thebeespace.wordpress.com/?p=596#comment-1289 Nick, Thanks for your very informative blog and website. I have one horizontal TBH (I'm a newbee :)) and am enjoying it and the bees. Was curious about employing a quilt in the HTBH, esp. here in Nova Scotia Canada. Your thoughts appreciated. Have a wonder-filled day! Nick,
Thanks for your very informative blog and website. I have one horizontal TBH (I’m a newbee :) ) and am enjoying it and the bees. Was curious about employing a quilt in the HTBH, esp. here in Nova Scotia Canada. Your thoughts appreciated.
Have a wonder-filled day!

]]> By: Nick http://thebeespace.net/2008/08/25/the-quilt-warre-hive-construction-guide/#comment-954 Nick Fri, 29 May 2009 04:34:37 +0000 http://thebeespace.wordpress.com/?p=596#comment-954 <strong>chad</strong> - The quilt provides insulation and heat retention for the bees. It allows condensation and moisture to escape, but retains the important hive environment of nest scent and heat. chad – The quilt provides insulation and heat retention for the bees. It allows condensation and moisture to escape, but retains the important hive environment of nest scent and heat.

]]> By: chad http://thebeespace.net/2008/08/25/the-quilt-warre-hive-construction-guide/#comment-873 chad Sat, 16 May 2009 18:37:43 +0000 http://thebeespace.wordpress.com/?p=596#comment-873 what is this piece for o no it goes between the hive and roof but what is it for what is this piece for o no it goes between the hive and roof but what is it for

]]> By: Margie in AK http://thebeespace.net/2008/08/25/the-quilt-warre-hive-construction-guide/#comment-683 Margie in AK Mon, 30 Mar 2009 00:11:40 +0000 http://thebeespace.wordpress.com/?p=596#comment-683 Thanks Nick. The texture made it a little hard to figure out. Pussywillows are just baaarely starting to emerge up here. Thanks Nick. The texture made it a little hard to figure out. Pussywillows are just baaarely starting to emerge up here.

]]> By: Nick http://thebeespace.net/2008/08/25/the-quilt-warre-hive-construction-guide/#comment-670 Nick Sat, 28 Mar 2009 18:54:34 +0000 http://thebeespace.wordpress.com/?p=596#comment-670 <strong>Margie</strong> - I am using 100% cotton duck, which is a heavy cotton canvas. You can purchase it around here for about $5 a yard, cut from a 60" roll. One yard is enough to provide both cloth and quilt bottom for almost three hives. Margie – I am using 100% cotton duck, which is a heavy cotton canvas. You can purchase it around here for about $5 a yard, cut from a 60″ roll. One yard is enough to provide both cloth and quilt bottom for almost three hives.

]]> By: Margie in AK http://thebeespace.net/2008/08/25/the-quilt-warre-hive-construction-guide/#comment-655 Margie in AK Wed, 25 Mar 2009 02:06:21 +0000 http://thebeespace.wordpress.com/?p=596#comment-655 Nick, what are you using for cloth- just heavy cotton, or canvas? I was considering using jute (gunnysack), but might use it to contain insulating materials, instead. Nick, what are you using for cloth- just heavy cotton, or canvas? I was considering using jute (gunnysack), but might use it to contain insulating materials, instead.

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