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BEEKEEPING LEARNING CENTER => EQUIPMENT USAGE, EXPERIMENTATION, HIVE PLANS, CONSTRUCTION TIPS AND TOOLS => Topic started by: rottybee on February 07, 2010, 02:29:49 pm

Title: Hardboard
Post by: rottybee on February 07, 2010, 02:29:49 pm
I have a sheet of "hardboard" that's been in my basement for years.  It was purchased for a project that never came about.  I was wondering if it could be used for inner covers.  I know it won't last a long time but would it work for a season or two?  Just looking for something to use it for.
Thanks.
Title: Re: Hardboard
Post by: contactme_11 on February 07, 2010, 03:59:03 pm
Are you talking about MDF or particle board? The stuff that is made of sawdust and glue? If so then I wouldn't use it anywhere on a hive. It has no moisture resistance and offgasses like crazy under the right circumstances.
Title: Re: Hardboard
Post by: Michael Bush on February 07, 2010, 04:49:03 pm
Sure it can be used.  Any scrap sheets of anything will work for inner covers.