FAQ Top Bar Hive - 2024 Upgrades

Have questions? Chances are, others do too! Check out the FAQ about our new 2025 Top Bar Hives.

What species of wood are these hive going to be offered in?

For our hives in 2025 are available in Western Red Cedar.

Where are these Top Bar Hive made?

Everything was made right here in Portland, Oregon!

What about my current Top Bar Hive? Will the bars work in the new design?

The good news is our 19" top bar is the standard, so swapping bars between hives and sharing bars with friends will be easy.

Can I buy plans for the new hive?

Yes and no. For our full Top Bar Hives for 2025 we use components that require a CNC machine which you are not likely to have. We do have a simpler kit which you can buy here, but it doesn’t have all the premium features of the 2025 Top Bar Hive.

Will you be offering a solid bottom board option?

No, because this version is built with a screened bottom and comes with inserts you can use to make this a solid bottom hive. You can convert back and forth in less than 30 seconds.