Pete, I favor inner covers with a 3 inch wide opening in them to act as an upper entrance. I can send pic privately if anyone likes(haven't got the hang of posting them here)
But to your point on the Beemax hives I use painters drop canvas. Our local walmart sells a piece that’s does six hives for about 3.00.
Charles
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