10 Frame Double Wax Dipped Solid Bottom Board with Entrance Reducer

Provide your hive with a strong, dependable foundation using the 10 Frame Double Wax Dipped Solid Bottom Board with Entrance Reducer from Lappe's Bee Supply. Designed to fit standard 10 frame Langstroth hives, this fully assembled bottom board offers durable support for your colony while helping protect the hive from moisture and years of outdoor exposure.

Every bottom board is manufactured by Lappe's Bee Supply and professionally double wax dipped to provide long-lasting protection against weather, moisture, and wood deterioration. It arrives completely assembled and includes a matching wax dipped entrance reducer, allowing you to adjust the hive entrance as colony populations change throughout the season.

Whether you're building a new hive, replacing worn equipment, or upgrading your apiary with premium wax dipped woodenware, this bottom board is ready to install immediately—no painting or assembly required.

Why Beekeepers Choose a Solid Bottom Board

Solid bottom boards have been used successfully by beekeepers for generations because they provide a sturdy base for the hive while helping protect colonies from drafts and cold weather.

Benefits include:

• Fits standard 10 Frame Langstroth hives
• Fully assembled and ready to use
• Double wax dipped for superior weather protection
• No painting required
• Provides a solid foundation for the entire hive
• Includes matching wax dipped entrance reducer
• Precision-built for years of dependable service
• Compatible with all standard 10 frame Langstroth equipment

Double Wax Dipped for Long-Term Protection

Every bottom board and entrance reducer is protected using Lappe's Bee Supply's premium double wax dipping process.

Each wooden component is immersed in boiling wax twice for approximately ten minutes per dip. During this process, moisture is removed from the wood while hot wax penetrates deep into the wood fibers. Unlike paint, which protects only the surface, the wax becomes part of the wood itself, helping resist moisture, swelling, warping, and weather damage for years.

Over time, sunlight and weather may naturally lighten the exterior color of the wood. This cosmetic change does not affect the protection provided by the wax absorbed into the wood.

Product Specifications

• Fits standard 10 Frame Langstroth hives
• Fully assembled solid bottom board
• Includes wax dipped wooden entrance reducer
• Double wax dipped pine construction
• Precision finger-jointed construction
• Ready to install
• No painting required
• Compatible with all standard 10 frame hive bodies, honey supers, inner covers, and telescoping lids

What's Included

Your purchase includes:

• 1 Fully Assembled 10 Frame Wax Dipped Solid Bottom Board
• 1 Wax Dipped Wooden Entrance Reducer

Everything arrives assembled and ready to place beneath your hive.

Ideal For

This bottom board is an excellent choice for:

• New hive installations
• Replacing aging bottom boards
• Spring equipment upgrades
• Expanding existing apiaries
• Commercial beekeepers
• Hobby beekeepers
• Overwintering colonies
• Complete wax dipped hive systems

How This Bottom Board Fits Into Your Hive

The solid bottom board serves as the foundation of a Langstroth hive. It supports the weight of the entire colony while providing the entrance bees use to enter and exit the hive. Hive bodies are stacked directly on top of the bottom board, followed by honey supers, an inner cover, and a telescoping lid to complete the hive. The included entrance reducer helps manage traffic at the hive entrance and can be adjusted as colony strength changes throughout the season.

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

Lappe's Bee Supply has been manufacturing premium beekeeping equipment and serving beekeepers since 1978.

Our double wax dipping process creates hive equipment that is ready to use immediately while helping reduce long-term maintenance compared to traditionally painted woodenware. By allowing hot wax to penetrate deep into the wood fibers, our equipment is built to provide years of dependable service in the apiary.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will this fit all standard 10 frame Langstroth hives?

Yes. This bottom board is designed to fit standard 10 Frame Langstroth hive equipment.

Does this bottom board come assembled?

Yes. It arrives fully assembled and is ready to install immediately beneath your hive.

Is an entrance reducer included?

Yes. Every bottom board includes a matching wax dipped wooden entrance reducer that can be used to adjust the hive entrance as needed.

Why choose a solid bottom board?

Many beekeepers prefer solid bottom boards because they provide a sturdy hive foundation, reduce drafts, and are commonly used for overwintering colonies or in colder climates.

Why is the wood wax dipped instead of painted?

Double wax dipping allows hot wax to penetrate into the wood fibers, providing long-lasting protection from moisture and weather while eliminating the need to paint new equipment.

Will the wax coating wear off?

The exterior color may naturally lighten over time due to sun exposure, but the wax absorbed into the wood continues protecting the equipment for years. This color change is cosmetic and does not affect performance.