Made by BeeBuilt in Oregon from sustainably-harvested Western Red Cedar, our Warre hives include two boxes with viewing windows, an improved roof design, quilting box with sustainable hemp insulation, and a newly designed, stronger base. Our Warre hive kits feature ⅞" (22mm) thick boxes for great insulation, rabbet joints to better control breezes and light, and the screened base and all fasteners are made from 410 stainless steel for more strength, great looks, and longevity. Sloped handles allow for improved rain runoff and better grip for lifting. The precision milled, one-piece top bars encourage your bees to build beautiful, straight combs. 1/8" Lexan viewing windows are much stronger than glass with good insulation properties, and designed to last. Our window latches are made of durable Black Walnut. Warre boxes measure 13½" wide by 13½" long by 8¼" deep. By { "__shgImageElements": { "uuid": "s-42390185-f1b9-4e7b-9151-0fc3f934fe39" } } INCLUDES: Kit includes two Warre boxes with viewing windows and black walnut latches 16 Western Red Cedar Top Bars Market-leading roof features 100% waterproof panels made of composite aluminum. Reversible aluminum panels allow you to use the dark side to retain heat in winter and the light side to reflect rays in summer Quilt box features sturdy canvas Natural hemp insulation with great R value Extra canvas to go between quilt box and top bars Windows are 1/8th inch Lexan for clarity, insulation, and strength. 250% stronger than glass Screened base uses 1/8 inch 410 stainless steel Bases are made just slightly smaller than the boxes to prevent water from seeping into the base. All fasteners are stainless steel All kits are shipped partially assembled. Window walls come fully assembled and the rest will take you about 40 minutes. Includes assembly diagram and instructions TOOLS REQUIRED: Drill or screwdriver with Phillips bit Approximate assembly time: 40 min THINGS YOU MAY CONSIDER ADDING: A Universal Hive Stand to protect your base from moisture and pests Addition of a third box and set of top bars for more capacity 100% Tung Oil to protect the outside of your hive (never coat the inside of your hive) Note: Cedar lumber color will vary significantly from within the same tree (let alone from tree to tree)! This variation in color is part of the beauty of cedar. All our cedar is "tight-knot" or better. Any returns are subject to a 10% restocking fee. Please see our returns policy.