>         My question relates to the unplaned nature of the wood.
> Are there reasons not to use this rough surface for the interior
> or exterior of the hive?
> Using the rough wood on the inside should be no problem other than scrapping, but using it on the outside can present a bit of a problem, namely slivers. As well as being
difficult to handle you may find that it doesn't stack tightly, as the rough sides grab
each other. As well I believe that rough lumber deteriorates faster, even with stain
IMHO. We have had some in the past.
>         Painting the rough exterior will take more stain/paint.
> This is the only downside I can think of.
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