HiveIQ Deep Box - 9 Frame
HiveIQ Deep Box - 9 Frame
The HiveIQ Deep Box is the core building block of the HiveIQ insulated hive system. Each box holds 9 standard deep Langstroth frames and ships flat-packed — you assemble it with the included screws and exterior wood glue (not included). The 360-degree plastic protective edge around every box prevents hive tool damage at the corners and seals tightly with the box above and below, eliminating the gaps that let in small hive beetles and wax moths.
Paint with water-based latex before installing — this protects the EPS from UV degradation. Avoid oil-based paints, which will damage the foam.
What's Included
- 1 x High-density HiveIQ Deep Hive Body (flat-packed)
- 4 x End Profiles (two top, two bottom)
- 4 x Side Profiles (two top, two bottom)
- 8 x Corner Profiles (two top left/right, two bottom left/right)
- 8 x 45mm Stainless Steel Screws
Frames not included. Fits standard 9-frame deep Langstroth frames.
Feeding recommendation: We recommend the Deep Internal Frame Feeder for HiveIQ boxes. It sits inside the box without disrupting the thermal seal — top feeders and entrance feeders don't integrate as cleanly with the insulated design.
Why Insulated EPS
Standard wood hives bleed heat in winter and absorb it in summer, forcing bees to spend energy on temperature regulation instead of brood rearing and foraging. HiveIQ EPS has roughly 6x the insulation value of wood. The interlocking box design seals each joint, so the thermal performance holds as long as the hive is assembled correctly. We've run both setups side by side and the difference in winter cluster size and spring buildup speed is real.
Assembly
Assemble with exterior wood glue in the joints and the included stainless screws. A cordless drill speeds things up but a hand screwdriver works fine. Once assembled and painted, the box is ready to use. No cutting required.
Compatibility
Works With
- Standard 9-frame deep Langstroth frames
- HiveIQ Base & Lid Kit w/ Queen Excluder
- HiveIQ Medium Box — 9 Frame
- All HiveIQ accessories and expansion boxes
Does Not Work With
- Standard Langstroth wooden boxes — outside dimensions match, but EPS and wood boxes do not stack or seal together
- 8-frame Langstroth frames
Product Details
| Frame Capacity | 9 deep Langstroth frames |
| Outside Dimensions | Same as 10-frame Langstroth |
| Material | High-density EPS with 360° plastic protective edge |
| Hardware | 8 x 45mm stainless steel screws included |
| Glue Required | Yes — exterior wood glue, not included |
| Paint | Water-based latex only — oil-based paints will damage EPS |
| Ships | Flat-packed |
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- Beehive Insulation — What It Does and Why It Matters
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You May Also Need
- HiveIQ Base & Lid Kit w/ Queen Excluder
- Deep 9 1/8" Langstroth Frame with Double Wax Foundation
- Deep Internal Frame Feeder with Ladders
- HiveIQ Double Deep + Medium Kit