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Beekeeping => Beekeeping 101 => Topic started by: Jen on November 15, 2014, 12:21:02 am

Title: Tar Paper for wrapping?
Post by: Jen on November 15, 2014, 12:21:02 am

Hubby and I are working out the logistics of how to wrap our 3 hives. He wants to know what grade of tar paper? 15, 20 or 30 weight?

Title: Re: Tar Paper for wrapping?
Post by: Perry on November 15, 2014, 06:16:42 am

I just buy tarpaper, never even crossed my mind as to weight. :-[

Title: Re: Tar Paper for wrapping?
Post by: tefer2 on November 15, 2014, 08:01:13 am

15lb felt, Jen

Title: Re: Tar Paper for wrapping?
Post by: LazyBkpr on November 15, 2014, 09:18:08 am

15 lb works fine.. the 30 lb might last a little longer if you intend to re use it, but the 15 lb can often be re used for three to five years, depending on how mean you get when you remove it..  I also like to replace mine when it starts to fade.. I like it nice and black..

Title: Re: Tar Paper for wrapping?
Post by: Jen on November 15, 2014, 12:04:52 pm

Scott- "depending on how mean you get when you remove it.. 

    There is always a chance of that!  ;)