Telescoping tops, provide no top ventilation, is that correct?
Yes that's usually correct, however, If you have an inner cover with a vent notch then you will have passive ventilation for the hive.
I have SBB's but man, the top is moist. I am thinking of switching
my telescoping covers to migratory covers and opening a crack for better vent.
It sounds like you have condensation on the top, inside of the telescoping cover, Yes? a top vent will help fix that problem, again, an Inner cover with a notch will give you the ventilation you need. a SBB also helps, as you have done.
Also,
*LINE the top of the T-Cover with a thin insulation. With no cold surface condensation will not occur.
*a slight tilt forward to the hive will cause any condensation to run down the front wall of the box instead of through the cluster.
*You can make a shim with a few holes drilled into it and place it between the inner cover & the T-cover.
I have had this problem and fixed it. I have written about it (
HERE) including some photos.
Plus here is a link for Sage advice given to me when I asked the same question:(
Beemaster Forum Link)