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> a single Langstroth (2 deeps, 2 mediums, top, bottom, inner and frames) costs almost $200.
If you buy in bulk, you can build a three story hive with 3 deep supers for less than $100.
Factory items:
3 supers $39
30 Frames $21
30 sheets Fdn $36
Plus:
paint, nails, etc.
Floor and roof made from scrap lumber
Dadant part numbers
HIVE BODY COMMERCIAL EMPTY 10-FRAME B50270 As low as: $13.15
FRAMES 9 1/8 GTB BULK PACK ECONOMY CTN/ 100 B852011 As low as: $70.60 (per 100)
8 3/8" PLASTICELL BEESWAX COATED SHEET F37000 As low as: $0.89
* uncoated plastic is cheaper but not as good, the wax coating is worth paying for
* "economy grade" supers can be found for even less, may have big knots
PLB
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