10 Frame Double Wax Dipped Hobby Bee Hive Colony Expanding Kit

Start your beekeeping journey with confidence using the 10 Frame Double Wax Dipped Hobby Bee Hive Colony Expanding Kit from Lappe's Bee Supply. Designed for beginning beekeepers and hobbyists, this complete hive kit includes everything needed to establish a healthy colony while leaving plenty of room for future growth.

Built around the industry-standard 10 Frame Langstroth hive, this kit includes one 9-5/8" deep brood box and one 6-5/8" medium honey super, giving your bees dedicated space for raising brood and storing surplus honey. Every wooden component is professionally Double Wax Dipped and arrives fully assembled, allowing you to simply position the hive and install your bees.

Unlike unfinished hive kits that require hours of assembly and painting, this premium hive system is ready to use immediately. Choose between assembled wooden frames with Triple Wax Coated foundation or Triple Wax Coated one-piece plastic frames, both featuring one of the heaviest wax coatings available to encourage rapid comb building and excellent foundation acceptance.

Whether you're installing package bees, transferring a nucleus colony (nuc), or purchasing your very first hive, this kit provides a dependable foundation that can easily grow with your colony.

Why Beekeepers Choose the Hobby Colony Expanding Kit

This hive kit is ideal for beekeepers who want a complete, easy-to-use hive that offers room for colony growth without investing in a larger commercial setup.

Benefits Include

• Professionally Double Wax Dipped woodenware
• Fully assembled and ready for bees
• Standard 10 Frame Langstroth compatibility
• One 9-5/8" deep brood chamber
• One 6-5/8" medium honey super
• Choice of Triple Wax Coated assembled wooden frames or one-piece plastic frames
• Choice of Double Wax Dipped Solid Bottom Board or Double Wax Dipped Screened Bottom Board
• Double Wax Dipped telescoping lid
• Double Wax Dipped inner cover
• Double Wax Dipped entrance reducer
• Plastic queen excluder included
• No painting required
• Built for years of dependable service

Premium Double Wax Dipped Protection

Every wooden component in this hive kit is manufactured by Lappe's Bee Supply and protected using our premium Double Wax Dipping Process.

Each component is immersed in hot wax twice, with approximately ten minutes of soaking during each dip. This process removes moisture from the wood while allowing hot wax to penetrate deep into the wood fibers.

Unlike paint, which only protects the surface, the wax becomes part of the wood itself, helping defend against:

• Moisture
• Rot
• Warping
• Swelling
• Mold
• Weather damage
• Years of outdoor exposure

Many beekeepers choose Double Wax Dipped equipment because it offers exceptional durability while requiring very little maintenance.

Over time, the exterior color may naturally lighten from sunlight and weather. This is purely cosmetic—the wax absorbed into the wood continues protecting the equipment for years.

Triple Wax Coated Frames for Faster Comb Building

Every Hobby Colony Expanding Kit includes your choice of premium frames featuring one of the heaviest wax coatings available in the industry.

Choose from:

• Assembled Wooden Frames with Triple Wax Coated Foundation
• Triple Wax Coated One-Piece Plastic Frames

Available in:

• Natural Yellow
• Black Deep Foundation with Yellow Medium Foundation

The heavy Triple Wax coating encourages bees to begin drawing comb sooner, improving foundation acceptance and helping new colonies establish themselves more quickly.

What's Included

Your 10 Frame Double Wax Dipped Hobby Bee Hive Colony Expanding Kit includes:

• (1) Double Wax Dipped 9-5/8" Deep Hive Body
• (1) Double Wax Dipped 6-5/8" Medium Honey Super
• Choice of Triple Wax Coated assembled wooden frames or Triple Wax Coated one-piece plastic frames
• Double Wax Dipped Telescoping Lid
• Double Wax Dipped Inner Cover
• Plastic Queen Excluder
• Choice of Double Wax Dipped Solid Bottom Board or Double Wax Dipped Screened Bottom Board
• Double Wax Dipped Wooden Entrance Reducer

Everything arrives fully assembled and ready to install your bees.

Product Specifications

• Standard 10 Frame Langstroth compatibility
• One 9-5/8" deep brood chamber
• One 6-5/8" medium honey super
• Fully assembled
• Professionally Double Wax Dipped woodenware
• Commercial-grade construction
• Finger-jointed hive bodies
• Heavy-duty galvanized telescoping lid
• Plastic queen excluder included
• Triple Wax Coated frame options
• Choice of solid or screened bottom board

Ideal For

This hive kit is perfect for:

• First-time beekeepers
• Hobby beekeepers
• Installing package bees
• Installing nucleus colonies (nucs)
• Small backyard apiaries
• Pollinator gardens
• Colony expansion
• Long-term hive management

How This Hive Kit Supports Colony Growth

The deep hive body provides the queen with ample room to establish a healthy brood nest, while the medium honey super gives worker bees dedicated space to store surplus nectar and honey. As your colony expands and fills both boxes, additional honey supers can easily be added to increase honey production during major nectar flows.

This one-deep, one-medium configuration offers an excellent balance of manageable hive weight and room for colony development, making it one of the most popular choices for hobby beekeepers.

Why Buy Double Wax Dipped Equipment from Lappe's Bee Supply?

Lappe's Bee Supply has proudly served beekeepers since 1978 and manufactures premium Double Wax Dipped woodenware in East Peru, Iowa.

Our proprietary Double Wax Dipping Process creates equipment that's ready to use immediately while helping reduce long-term maintenance compared to traditionally painted woodenware. Combined with our premium Triple Wax Coated frames, this hobby hive kit delivers exceptional durability, faster comb acceptance, and years of dependable performance in the apiary.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is this called a Hobby Colony Expanding Kit?

It provides everything needed to establish a healthy colony while leaving room for future growth. The included deep brood box and medium honey super allow you to start beekeeping immediately and expand your hive as your bees thrive.

Is all of the wooden equipment Double Wax Dipped?

Yes. Every wooden hive component—including the deep hive body, medium honey super, telescoping lid, inner cover, bottom board, and entrance reducer—is professionally Double Wax Dipped. The frame pieces themselves are left untreated, while the foundation receives the premium Triple Wax coating.

What frame options are available?

You can choose assembled wooden frames with Triple Wax Coated foundation or Triple Wax Coated One-Piece Plastic Frames, available in natural yellow or black/yellow combinations.

Does this hive come assembled?

Yes. Every wooden component arrives fully assembled and ready for use. Simply place the hive in your apiary, install your bees, and begin beekeeping.

Can I choose between a solid and screened bottom board?

Yes. This kit is available with either a Double Wax Dipped Solid Bottom Board or a Double Wax Dipped Screened Bottom Board, allowing you to select the configuration that best matches your beekeeping preferences.

Will this work with other standard 10 Frame Langstroth equipment?

Yes. Every component is built to standard 10 Frame Langstroth dimensions, making it compatible with most standard 10-frame hive bodies, honey supers, feeders, and accessories.