The problem with buckling wax foundation is something I have not had
happen. Yet 2 of the replies have mentioned it. Harry mentioned that
it has happened to him. The temp you mentioned Harry of 25 C is a
normal summer temperature here in South Eastern Ontario Canada. In fact
alot of North America is experiencing a heat wave right now. We have
had temps here that ranged from 30C to 35C for weeks on end and some of
the southern United States have been worse. When I put my super on for
cut comb the average temp was around 25 to 30 C. None of the foundation
distorted that I could tell. I wonder if there is something different
about our hives or the foundation? All of my hives have ventilated
inner boards. I drill some 2.5 - 5 cm holes and cover them with fine
screen. I then make a small box (much like a shallow super) and put
some holes in it of the same diameter and cover them with screen. I
place the box on top of the inner cover and the hive lid on top of the
box. I've always been a big believer in good hive ventilation. Maybe
this keeps the hive temperature low enough so as to prevent warping? I
use 4 pins in every frame to hold the wax. All my hives get full sun.
Interesting differences!
Kent