Talking about top vs.. Bottom supering, Mats asks "So what do you guys say? Does it matter how you do it? Would the rule differ if the supers don't have drawn comb?"

A study published last year in American Beekeeping Journal concluded that while bottom supering appeared to increase yields by approximately 10%, the increase in production was not sufficient to offset the added labor. However, many old-timers would have you believe that the increase in production would be far higher than 10%.
Yes, the rule should be different with foundation compared to drawn comb. Foundation should always be drawn just over the brood nest, as that is the location the bees seem to prefer to draw nice uniform combs.
Hope this helps,  
Lloyd
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Lloyd Spear, Owner of Ross Rounds, Inc.
Manufacturer of round comb honey equipment and Sundance pollen traps