I recently constructed a bottom board with an entrance on the long side. I figured that in April and May (here in Fairbanks Alaska) with the hives facing south that the hives may absorb more of the suns warmth. Lance Gillette Fairbanks Alaska ______________________________________________________ Lance Gillette Bibliographic Access Management Elmer E. Rasmuson Library University of Alaska Fairbanks Tel. (907) 474-7206 Email: [log in to unmask] Fax. (907) 474-5068