The Flow Weather Guard is a handy hive accessory designed to offer extra protection for your colony by protecting the entrance of your hive from weather conditions including rain and snow.
The Flow Weather Guard is a handy hive accessory designed to offer extra protection for your colony and help your bees manage the hive's temperature, keeping them safe and comfortable year-round. Manufactured in sturdy, powder-coated aluminium, it provides cover that helps protect the entrance of your Flow Hive from different weather conditions like heat, rain, sleet, and snow.
Weather resistant
• Manufactured in long-lasting, weather-resistant powder-coated aluminium – protecting the hive entrance all year-round.
FSC certified timber underside with non-toxic varnish
• Insulates the hive entrance against extreme temperatures.
• Made from responsibly sourced timber with an eco-friendly, non-toxic finish.
Self-adhesive rubber strip
• Enhances the seal between the hive and the guard, adding an extra layer of protection from the elements.
Compatible with all Flow Hive models and traditional Langstroth hives
• Versatile and retrofittable, ensuring compatibility with both modern and traditional hive types.
Easy click-fit assembly
• Requires minimal effort to construct and attach.
Compatible with all Flow Hive models and traditional Langstroth hives
The product comes flat-packed for easy transport and storage, and includes a powder-coated aluminium awning, left and right branded side brackets, a rubber self-adhesive strip, and a timber insulation panel.
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6 Frame: Dispatches in 1-2 working daysIt is designed specifically for all Flow HIve models and can also be retrofitted to traditional Langstroth hives.
It protects the hive by sheltering the landing board and entrance, preventing damage and stress caused by harsh weather conditions whilst helping your bees regulate the hive temperature. Its timber underside provides insulation against extreme temperatures.
Yes, it integrates seamlessly with the Flow Entrance Reducer, simply move up the guard onto a higher screw setting to accommodate the entrance reducer.
The Flow® Weather Guard is made from powder-coated aluminium and has a panel of FSC Certified timber on the underside that has a clear non-toxic waterproof varnish and also includes a self-adhesive rubber strip to provide an extra seal between the hive and the weather guard.
Maintenance involves periodically checking the integrity of the aluminium and timber components, cleaning any debris, and ensuring the fit remains secure.
Yes, it is designed to protect the hive from a wide range of weather conditions including heat, wind, rain, sleet, and snow.