185mm deep.
Store in a dry area away from sunlight before assembly.
The difference is in the height of the box, deep being the biggest at 9 5/8''(243mm ) , medium 6 5/8'' (169mm) and shallow 5 3/8''(146mm) depth. deep box can be used for brood or oney box but medium and shallow boxes are typically used as honey supers.
Yes, Alliance produce woodware suitable for 10 frame of 8 frame hives.
Alliance produces a natural product and beekeepers can decide how they wish to preserve their woodware after assembly. Our woodware is not waxed or painted leaving options open for beekeepers.
Yes, Alliance boxes come with pre-drilled holes for easy assembly. However if you don't want holes you can place a special order.
Alliance standard grade boxes has tighter grade specifications as compared to commercial grade. Standard grade has no edge knots or knots at the handle cut to keep outmost strength.
It depeding how you choose to assemble your woodware. For best result boxes can be assembled using screws and frames with staple gun.
Alliance premium grade box has is made from 100% clear grade timber without even smallest knots whereas select grade can have small imperfections such as tiny knots, gum pockets.
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