Jerry, I have seen lots of top bar ends in which dry rot has
occurred.  This because, I presume, water gets in between hive bodies
and wets the adjacent wood.  For this reason, I varnish those ends
when I assemble new frames.  One might ask why all supply houses sell
repair parts for these ends if the condition isn't rather common.
Dan


__________________________________________________
Do You Yahoo!?
Yahoo! Greetings - Send FREE e-cards for every occasion!
http://greetings.yahoo.com