> We use telescoping covers can we get away with no inner cover all year
> round if we use one of these above in Maine?
We do.
> So you just cut up a carpet to the size of an inner cover
Yes.
> do you put a vent hole in the center?
No, but I suppose you could if you had a matching hole in the outer and a
plug.
> What is and where do you get a "plastic quilt"
The local tarp shop will make them or you can iron one up using 4-mil
plastic.
See http://www.honeybeeworld.com/diary/menus/topics.htm and look under
"winter wraps".
I also discuss this a bit on Thursday March 25th, 2010 at
http://www.honeybeeworld.com/diary/2010/diary032010.htm
> If you are using canvas, how do you keep it from blowing off if the outer
> covers goes? And how do you keep it from hanging down on the frames? It
> gets propolized and stiff. Some also use burlap sacks. In either case
> make sure the fabric is not treated with anti-mildew, fungicide,
> fireproofing, etc.
Hope this helps.
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