Product Overview
10 Frame Double Wax Dipped Two-Story Bee Hive Colony Expanding Kit
Build a stronger, healthier honey bee colony from day one with the 10 Frame Double Wax Dipped Two-Story Bee Hive Colony Expanding Kit from Lappe's Bee Supply. Designed for beekeepers who want to give their bees room to grow, this complete hive system features two 9-5/8" deep brood chambers, premium Double Wax Dipped woodenware, and your choice of Triple Wax Coated frames for exceptional durability, faster comb acceptance, and years of dependable performance.
Unlike basic starter hives that quickly require additional equipment, this expanding kit is designed to accommodate rapid colony growth. The two deep hive bodies provide the brood space needed for a thriving queen, while the Double Wax Dipped wooden components are built to withstand years of exposure to rain, snow, heat, and changing weather conditions.
Every wooden component arrives fully assembled, professionally Double Wax Dipped, and ready to place in your apiary—eliminating the time and expense of painting or assembling unfinished equipment.
Whether you're installing a package of bees, transferring a nucleus colony (nuc), or replacing aging equipment, this premium hive kit provides a durable, long-lasting home that can grow alongside your colony.
Why Choose the Double Wax Dipped Two-Story Colony Expanding Kit?
This hive kit is designed for beekeepers who want to establish a full-sized colony with plenty of room for brood production before adding honey supers. Starting with two deep brood chambers helps reduce overcrowding, supports rapid spring expansion, and prepares the colony for future honey production.
Benefits Include
- Professionally Double Wax Dipped woodenware
- Fully assembled and ready for bees
- Standard 10 Frame Langstroth compatibility
- Two 9-5/8" deep brood chambers for maximum brood space
- 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
- Heavy-duty galvanized telescoping lid
- Double Wax Dipped inner cover
- Double Wax Dipped entrance reducer
- 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 exclusive Double Wax Dipping Process.
Each component is submerged in hot wax twice, with approximately ten minutes of soaking during each dip. During this process, moisture is driven from the wood while hot wax penetrates deeply into the wood fibers.
Unlike paint, which simply coats the surface, the wax becomes part of the wood itself, helping protect your equipment against:
- Moisture
- Rot
- Warping
- Swelling
- Mold
- Weather damage
- Years of outdoor exposure
Many beekeepers choose Double Wax Dipped equipment because it requires little maintenance and provides exceptional long-term durability.
Over time, the exterior color may naturally lighten from sunlight and weather. This is simply cosmetic—the wax absorbed into the wood continues protecting your hive for years.
Triple Wax Coated Frames for Faster Comb Building
Your kit includes your choice of premium frames featuring one of the heaviest wax coatings available in the beekeeping industry.
Choose from:
- Assembled Wooden Frames with Triple Wax Coated Foundation
- Triple Wax Coated One-Piece Plastic Frames
Frame colors available include:
- Natural Yellow
- Black Deep Foundation
- Yellow Medium Foundation (where applicable)
The heavy Triple Wax coating encourages bees to begin drawing comb sooner, improving foundation acceptance and helping new colonies become established more quickly.
What's Included
Your 10 Frame Double Wax Dipped Two-Story Bee Hive Colony Expanding Kit includes:
- (2) Double Wax Dipped 9-5/8" Deep Hive Bodies
- Choice of:
- Triple Wax Coated Assembled Wooden Frames
- Triple Wax Coated One-Piece Plastic Frames
- Double Wax Dipped Telescoping Lid
- Double Wax Dipped Inner Cover
- 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.
Perfect For
This hive kit is an excellent choice for:
- New beekeepers
- Growing apiaries
- Installing package bees
- Installing nucleus colonies (nucs)
- Expanding existing apiaries
- Commercial beekeepers
- Hobby beekeepers
- Long-term colony management
How This Hive Kit Supports Colony Growth
The two deep brood boxes provide generous room for the queen to establish a large brood nest while giving worker bees plenty of space to store pollen and honey reserves. As the colony grows, honey supers can be added above the brood chambers during nectar flows to support honey production.
This two-story configuration is one of the most widely used hive setups because it provides excellent brood capacity while making future expansion simple and efficient.
Why Buy Double Wax Dipped Equipment from Lappe's Bee Supply?
Lappe's Bee Supply has proudly served beekeepers since 1978 and manufactures premium woodenware in East Peru, Iowa.
Our Double Wax Dipped hive equipment is trusted by hobbyists and commercial beekeepers alike because it offers:
- Premium Double Wax Dipped protection
- Fully assembled equipment
- Precision craftsmanship
- Commercial-quality construction
- Long-lasting durability
- Minimal maintenance
- Ready-to-use convenience
Combined with our premium Triple Wax Coated frames, this kit provides one of the highest-quality assembled hive systems available, allowing you to spend less time preparing equipment and more time enjoying your bees.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is this called a Colony Expanding Kit?
The kit includes two deep brood chambers, giving your bees plenty of room to establish a strong colony before additional honey supers are needed. It is designed to support natural colony growth from the very beginning.
Is all of the wooden equipment Double Wax Dipped?
Yes. Every wooden hive component—including both deep hive bodies, the telescoping lid, inner cover, bottom board, and entrance reducer—is professionally Double Wax Dipped. The only untreated wood is on the frame pieces themselves, while the frame foundation receives the Triple Wax coating.
What frame options can I choose?
Choose either assembled wooden frames with Triple Wax Coated foundation or Triple Wax Coated one-piece plastic frames, available in your preferred colors.
Does this hive come assembled?
Yes. Every wooden component is fully assembled and ready for use. Simply position the hive, install your bees, and begin beekeeping.
Can I choose between a solid and screened bottom board?
Yes. Select either a Double Wax Dipped Solid Bottom Board or a Double Wax Dipped Screened Bottom Board to match your preferred hive management style.
Will this work with other 10 Frame Langstroth equipment?
Yes. Every component is built to standard 10 Frame Langstroth dimensions, making it compatible with most 10-frame hive bodies, honey supers, feeders, and accessories.
