{"product_id":"5-frame-cypress-solid-bottom-board","title":"5-Frame Cypress Solid Bottom Board","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe solid bottom board is the floor of a nuc box — it carries the full weight of everything stacked above it. This 5-frame cypress board gives you a solid, closed floor, which some beekeepers prefer for heat retention on a mating nuc or a small colony through cold weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You Get\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid floor — no mesh or ventilation gaps, holds heat in better than a screened board\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7\/8\" cypress construction, naturally rot-resistant against ground moisture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports the full weight of a stacked nuc without sagging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits standard 5-frame nuc equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSolid vs. Screened\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA solid board holds heat better, which matters more in colder or drier climates, or for a small cluster that struggles to hold its own warmth. In more humid regions, a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/5-frame-cypress-screened-bottom-board\"\u003escreened bottom board\u003c\/a\u003e is the more common pick for airflow and mite monitoring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFits\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5-Frame Nuc\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCypress, 7\/8\" thick\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinish Options\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnpainted, Primed and Painted\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Need\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/5-frame-cypress-metal-capped-telescoping-cover\"\u003e5-Frame Cypress Metal Capped Telescoping Cover\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/5-frame-inner-cover\"\u003e5-Frame Inner Cover\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/5-frame-cypress-deep-9-5-8-inch-brood-box\"\u003e5-Frame Cypress Deep Brood Box\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Foxhound Bee Company","offers":[{"title":"5-Frame Unpainted","offer_id":49054177755291,"sku":"BB SOL 5","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5-Frame Primed and Painted","offer_id":49054177788059,"sku":"BB SOL 5 P","price":26.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/5103\/6827\/files\/1c04f7ce-599c-11ef-ab09-82396e0e04fc.png?v=1784702653","url":"https:\/\/0spfvf-gz.myshopify.com\/products\/5-frame-cypress-solid-bottom-board","provider":"Sarah's Newest Trends","version":"1.0","type":"link"}