From: Lewis [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> For what reason do people not treat frames?

The thinner timber and more delicate joints of frames mean that when treated
with sufficient heat/time in paraffin, they tend to become quite loose and
sloppy - the timber might shrink away from the nails/staples with the heat?


As well, in NZ wooden frames are wired with generally 3 or 4 horizontal
wires (see http://www.beekeeping.co.nz/info/wiring.htm) - if they get put
through paraffin wax treatment, they'd need to be re-wired (or have the
wires tightened) before putting new foundation in.  I'd say the cost/effort
involved is not worth it for our situation...

Nick Wallingford
Tauranga, NZ
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