{"product_id":"maybee-10-frame-langstroth-medium-super-beehive-box-wax-coated-dovetail-kit-with-10-pine-frames","title":"MayBee 10-Frame Langstroth Medium Super Beehive Box — Wax-Coated Dovetail Kit with 10 Pine Frames","description":"\u003cb\u003eMayBee 10-frame Langstroth medium super is a wax-coated, dovetailed wooden bee box kit that includes 10 pine frames and 10 wax-dipped plastic foundations ready for assembly.\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis medium super is built to fit standard Langstroth systems and is finished with a beeswax dip that helps protect the fir exterior while creating a bee-friendly surface. The set arrives unassembled and includes everything needed to add a fully framed honey chamber to your hive: ten New Zealand pine frames and ten food-grade plastic foundation sheets pre-dipped in beeswax. The box dimensions are 19.9\" x 16.3\" x 6.6\", a common height for medium supers used by backyard and commercial beekeepers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does this super integrate with an existing Langstroth hive?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MayBee medium super matches standard Langstroth internal dimensions so it stacks directly on top of brood boxes or other supers. Its dovetail joints and straight rabbeted edges maintain stability when combined with metal or wooden hive components. Because the box is wax-coated, it offers a familiar surface for bees to accept quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStandard Langstroth footprint (fits most hives)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCompatible with grooved or nail-in frames\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWax-coated interior promotes quicker colony acceptance\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDovetail joints add wall strength and long-term durability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat comes in the kit and how ready is it to use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kit includes everything required for a framed medium super except tools: one medium hive box, ten New Zealand pine frames, and ten food-grade plastic foundations dipped in beeswax. The frames are pre-assembled, and the wax-dipped foundations are installed or ready to install depending on packaging, speeding up setup for new supers. Final assembly and stacking require basic beekeeping tools and standard hive practices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOne medium 10-frame super (19.9\" x 16.3\" x 6.6\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTen durable New Zealand pine frames\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTen food-grade plastic foundation sheets pre-dipped in beeswax\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUnassembled box components with dovetail joints for secure fit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does the wax coating and materials affect durability and inspection?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe exterior fir wood combined with a beeswax dip provides moisture resistance and a smoother surface that withstands routine handling. Natural honey-colored foundations make it easier to spot debris or infestations during inspections without relying on painted or darkened materials. The choice of New Zealand pine frames balances weight and rigidity for repeated use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWax coating increases water resistance and reduces weathering\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLight-colored foundations speed visual inspections\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFir exterior and dovetail joints improve structural longevity\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePine frames offer consistent frame spacing and stability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWho is this for? This MayBee 10-frame medium super is aimed at hobbyists upgrading their Langstroth hives, small-scale beekeepers adding a honey storage layer, and beekeeping suppliers stocking ready-to-assemble framed supers. It’s also useful for new beekeepers who want pre-dipped foundations and pre-made frames to shorten setup time. If you need a standard, durable, and bee-friendly medium super that integrates cleanly with existing equipment, this kit delivers the key components in one purchase without unnecessary extras.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-faq-snippet\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: Are the foundations ready for bees?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Yes. The kit includes ten food-grade plastic foundations pre-dipped in beeswax for quicker bee acceptance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: Does this box fit other Langstroth parts?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Yes. The medium super matches standard Langstroth dimensions and stacks with most brood boxes and supers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"MayBee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56834012250452,"sku":"B08L8P9X2V","price":109.29,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1063\/2652\/4244\/files\/maybee-medium-super-front-view.jpg?v=1787046363","url":"https:\/\/gardenluxe.co.uk\/products\/maybee-10-frame-langstroth-medium-super-beehive-box-wax-coated-dovetail-kit-with-10-pine-frames","provider":"Gardenluxe Uk","version":"1.0","type":"link"}