Western Red Cedar National Hive RoofGalvanised Metal-covered flat roof — built to lastHand-sanded Western Red Cedar with a durable galvanised metal weather cover. Included as standard in all complete hive kits, available separately as a replacement or for building up a new hive from individual components.100mmFlat roof depth1stQuality Western Red CedarMetalWeatherproof coverPremiumassembled finish Durable Metal Weather CoverAll-season protection for the colony belowThe metal cover shields the cedar from direct rainfall, UV exposure, and harsh weather. The combination of Western Red Cedar structure with a metal top provides the best of both materials — natural insulation with industrial-grade weatherproofing.Weatherproof Top SurfaceThe metal cover sheds rain and snow instantly, preventing water ingress and protecting the cedar structure from direct weathering.UV ProtectionThe metal layer blocks direct sunlight from degrading the cedar, extending the working life of the roof and reducing maintenance frequency.Compatible with All National HivesStandard British National dimensions. Fits any National hive stack — OCF, other manufacturers, vintage equipment. Universal compatibility guaranteed.Assembled & Sanded Top Tip — Protecting Your Cedar RoofWestern Red Cedar’s own oils provide inherent protection — unpainted cedar roofs are used successfully by many beekeepers, though painting extends lifespan significantly. Do not use masonry paint — it’s formulated for porous surfaces and won’t adhere properly to cedar. Technical SpecificationsBuilt to British National standardMaterial1st quality Western Red Cedar (Thuja plicata)Roof Type100mm flat roof with metal coverFinishAssembled, paint-ready surfaceDimensionsStandard British National hive dimensions — universal compatibilityWeather ProtectionDurable metal top cover for all-season weatherproofingCompatibilityFits all British National hive boxes and components from any manufacturerTreatmentNo chemical preservatives required — cedar’s natural oils provide inherent protectionPaintingOptional but recommended — use exterior wood primer paint or quality wood treatmentUseReplacement roof for existing hives or for building up new hive stacks from componentsGuarantee12 months against manufacturing defects Complete Wooden Hive RangeEverything you need — roof to floorBrowse the complete Old Castle Farm Hives Western Red Cedar range. From complete hive kits to individual boxes, frames, foundation, and essential accessories — all built to British National standard.Tier 1Complete Hive KitsComplete Kit – AssembledNational Hive Complete (Assembled)View product →Complete Kit – Flat PackNational Hive Complete (Flat Pack)View product →14×12 Complete – AssembledNational Hive 14×12 (Assembled)View product →14×12 Complete – Flat PackNational Hive 14×12 (Flat Pack)View product → Tier 2Individual Boxes & ComponentsBrood BoxNational Brood BoxView product →14×12 Brood Box14×12 Deep Brood BoxView product →Super BoxNational Super BoxView product →Mesh FloorOpen Mesh Floor (Complete)View product → Tier 3Frames & FoundationBrood FramesDN4 Brood Frames (Hoffman)View product →Super FramesSN4 Super Frames (Hoffman)View product →Brood FoundationWired Deep (Brood) FoundationView product →Super FoundationWired Shallow (Super) FoundationView product → Tier 4 — Essential AccessoriesEverything you need to complete your setupFrom queen excluders to mouse guards, frame runners to hive connectors — browse the complete range of National hive accessories and hardware.AccessoryDescriptionLinkWood & Wire Queen ExcluderTraditional wood-framed wire queen excluder. Available in packs of 1, 5, 10, or 20.View →Plastic Queen Excluder (460mm × 460mm)Lightweight plastic queen excluder for National hives.View →Plastic Queen Excluder (500mm × 500mm)Larger plastic queen excluder for extended hive formats.View →Entrance BlockWooden entrance reducer for controlling hive access and ventilation.View →Foam National Hive Entrance BlockerFoam entrance seal for secure hive closure during transport or treatment.View →Universal Mouse Guard (315mm)Metal mouse guard for winter protection. 315mm width.View →Universal Mouse Guard (450mm)Wider variant for larger entrances. 450mm width.View →Stainless Steel Mouse GuardPremium stainless steel mouse guard for long-lasting protection.View →National Hive StandSturdy wooden hive stand for elevating your National hive.View →Metal Frame RunnersReplacement metal runners for National brood and super boxes.View →Metal Castellations (10 or 11 spaces)Metal frame spacing guides for precise Hoffman frame positioning.View →Frame PerchConvenient frame rest for inspections and frame handling.View →Queen Tracking PinsColour-coded pins for marking queen location and tracking colony status.View →Hive Connectors (Stainless Steel)Secure stainless steel connectors for joining hive boxes.View →Adjustable Hive ConnectorsAdjustable catch connectors for securing wooden hive components.View →Heavy Duty Beehive HandlesRobust metal handles for easier hive box lifting and transportation.View →Hive Corners (Set of 4)Protective metal corner brackets for reinforcing hive boxes.View →Varroa MeshReplacement varroa monitoring mesh for open mesh floors.View →Plastic Varroa Mesh (500mm × 500mm)Durable plastic varroa mesh roll for custom floor construction.View →Oxalic Acid Granules (500g Tub)Highly effective wood bleach for removing black water stains, tannin spots, and rust marks from bare cedar.View →Bee EscapesBrowse our full range of bee escape boards and clearing devices.View →
