Standard advice for single walled hives in the past seems to be avoiding
painting them. The argument being that it stops the wood "breathing" and in
turn, causes condensation, mould and other problems inside the hive.

With the use of open mesh floors all year round - the hive now has
significant "ventilation" all year round, and this being the case, I can't
believe the percentage of water moisture passing through the hive walls is
anything more than a percent or two.

This being the case - is their any reason not to paint single walled hives?
(only in the case of 365 days a year, open mesh floor).

I'm based on the south coast of England.

A.

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