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Stlnifr
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Insulation and the KTBH
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September 30, 2010, 05:18:05 pm »
When building a KTBH should I incorporate an insulation factor in to the hive? It wouldn't be hard to do but do I need it. I reside in Mid State South Carolina.
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September 30, 2010, 10:52:22 pm »
The top is the main place you need insulation. I just put some styrofoam on top.
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Mid state South Carolina. I would not worry about.
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