{"product_id":"8-frame-completed-deep-9-5-8-inch-box-with-frames-and-foundation","title":"8-Frame Completed, Deep 9 5\/8-inch Box with Frames and Foundation","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8-Frame Completed, Deep 9 5\/8-inch Box with Frames and Foundation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"329\" data-end=\"761\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"333\" data-end=\"367\"\u003e8-Frame Completed Deep Box Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e is built from durable cypress wood and designed for the heart of the hive — where the queen lays eggs and brood is raised. Often called a brood box, brooder, or hive body, this deep box is typically placed at the bottom of the hive and rarely moved once filled. When packed with bees, brood, and honey, a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/collections\/boxes-with-frames\/products\/8-frame-completed-deep-9-5-8-inch-box-with-frames-and-foundation\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003edeep box\u003c\/a\u003e can weigh over 60 pounds, making sturdy, long-lasting construction essential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"768\" data-end=\"799\"\u003eKey Features and Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"801\" data-end=\"1250\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"801\" data-end=\"818\"\u003eComplete kit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Includes box, frames, and double-waxed foundation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"801\" data-end=\"1250\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"872\" data-end=\"895\"\u003eBuilt from cypress:\u003c\/strong\u003e Naturally rot-resistant 7\/8-inch smooth boards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"801\" data-end=\"1250\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"946\" data-end=\"968\"\u003eOptional assembly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose unassembled, assembled, or fully painted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"801\" data-end=\"1250\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1020\" data-end=\"1043\"\u003eDouble wax coating:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heavy beeswax layer helps bees draw comb faster.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"801\" data-end=\"1250\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1095\" data-end=\"1113\"\u003eDurable build:\u003c\/strong\u003e Assembled with staples for lasting strength.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"801\" data-end=\"1250\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1184\" data-end=\"1210\"\u003eStandard 8-frame size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fits standard Langstroth hive setups.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1257\" data-end=\"1283\"\u003eDetailed Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1285\" data-end=\"1528\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong data-start=\"1290\" data-end=\"1325\"\u003e8-frame cypress Langstroth hive\u003c\/strong\u003e provides everything you need to build a strong foundation for your colony. The deep box serves as the primary brood chamber, giving the queen ample space to lay and the workers room to raise new bees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1530\" data-end=\"1559\"\u003eEach complete kit includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/collections\/8-frame-equipment\/products\/8-frame-cypress-deep-9-5-8-inch-brood-box\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e(1) - 8 Frame Cypress Deep box \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/collections\/plastic-foundation-frames-and-assembly-tools\/products\/deep-9-18-inch-langsroth-frame\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e(8) - Deep frames\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/collections\/plastic-foundation-frames-and-assembly-tools\/products\/deep-black-plastic-foundation-with-double-beeswax\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e(8) - Deep sheets of double wax foundation\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1665\" data-end=\"1998\"\u003eYou can order your kit \u003cstrong data-start=\"1688\" data-end=\"1703\"\u003eunassembled\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1705\" data-end=\"1718\"\u003eassembled\u003c\/strong\u003e, or \u003cstrong data-start=\"1723\" data-end=\"1748\"\u003eassembled and painted\u003c\/strong\u003e. When assembled by our team, we use \u003cstrong data-start=\"1812\" data-end=\"1823\"\u003estaples\u003c\/strong\u003e to ensure your equipment stays secure and durable. The \u003cstrong data-start=\"1879\" data-end=\"1897\"\u003epainted option\u003c\/strong\u003e includes one coat of primer and a finish of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1942\" data-end=\"1970\"\u003eUV-resistant white paint\u003c\/strong\u003e for long-term protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2000\" data-end=\"2357\"\u003eOur \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blog.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/cypress-vs-pine-for-beehives\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecypress\u003c\/a\u003e wood is naturally \u003cstrong data-start=\"2030\" data-end=\"2047\"\u003erot-resistant\u003c\/strong\u003e and durable enough to last for decades, even without paint. Each piece is milled to a smooth finish and designed for a perfect fit. To ensure the best performance, we use \u003cstrong data-start=\"2219\" data-end=\"2243\"\u003eprecision-cut frames\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"2248\" data-end=\"2282\"\u003edouble-waxed foundation sheets\u003c\/strong\u003e, which contain twice the amount of beeswax found on standard foundation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2359\" data-end=\"2634\"\u003eWe made the switch to heavier beeswax coatings after noticing that bees were slow to build comb on thinner coatings commonly found on the market. Since adopting double-waxed foundation, we—and our customers—have seen significantly faster comb building and happier colonies.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2359\" data-end=\"2634\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSee our other \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/collections\/boxes-with-frames\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCypress Boxes With Frames.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Foxhound Bee Company","offers":[{"title":"8-Frame Unassembled","offer_id":46015959040136,"sku":"BOX FR D UNN 8","price":52.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8-Frame Assembled","offer_id":46015959072904,"sku":"BOX FR D A 8","price":63.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8-Frame Assembled, Primed and Painted","offer_id":46015959105672,"sku":"BOX FR D AP 8","price":72.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0738\/9741\/0696\/files\/8-Frame-Completed-Deep-9-58-inch-Box-with-Frames-and-Foundation-8-Frame-Assembled-Foxhound-Bee-Company.png?v=1780708775","url":"https:\/\/bees4darren.com\/products\/8-frame-completed-deep-9-5-8-inch-box-with-frames-and-foundation","provider":"Darren's Apiary ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}