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Beehive Insulation
Used to improve colony survival rates during the colder months, Low-E Beehive Insulation is perfect for reducing wind chill, condensation and keeping the hive warmer in winter and colder in summer.
Reflects 97% of Heat
Deadens Sound
Doesn't Absorb Moisture
Mould, Fungi and Rot Resistant
Quick and Easy to Install
Benefits of Low-e Beehive Insulation
Insulating your Beehive
Protecting your Beehive in Extreme Cold
Pitched Beehive Roofing
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Installing Beehive Insulation
Low-E PERF is a breathable foil insulation product with a patented closed-cell polyethylene core made from recycled material. Unlike many materials used to insulate hives, Low-E PERF is a fully breathable material and has a Moisture Vapour Transmission Rate of 0.11 MNs/g, making it the ideal product for insulating your hive, as any moisture build up can have disastrous consequences for the colony.
Beehive Insulation Stockists
Beehive Insulation for Professionals
bBee keepers owners fully insulate their beehives with the highest quality insulation materials. Our beehive insulation can be found at the following stockists:
J Cochran, Genesis, UK
“I’ve used low e for the past 15 months. I’ve found it to work fantastic is all conditions. I’ve probably got 20 vans with it fitted and I’ve had no complaints from any of my customers about being cold. Some of the vans are used for skiing holidays in places that are -20C and more.”
Alex E, Lancashire, UK
“Our customers are delighted with the rooms. We are now offering Low-E Insulation as an update in ALL our sheds, summer rooms and log cabins.”
Kate E, London, UK
“I found Pet Pad online and thought it was a fantastic idea. I’ve put them in all the kennels and pens my doggie hotel. A few of my customers saw them and asked about them so now I’ve started selling them too. Everyone loves them, especially the pooches!”
Helen B, Ireland
“We used Low-E Insulation to insulate outdoor water tanks. We used to lose a lot of water through evaporation in the summer months. It is made a huge difference. We have now insulated of hot water tanks indoors, and we have noticed our energy bills have gone down too. I’d definitely recommend Low-E Insulation.”
P Philip, Macclesfield, UK
“I bought the Low-E Insulation from eBay on a recommendation from a friend. It arrived very promptly and was very easy to cut and installing. I’m delighted! It’s certainly made a difference. I can feel that the kitchen gets warmer much quicker on the cold winter mornings.”
Andrea P, Dublin, Ireland
“The insulation came in a very easy to handle strip. It was easy to install and I haven’t had any problems since it was installed.”
Bill S, Porto Turistico, Italy
“The first time I used Low-E Insulation was on a project in Italy. We used it to simply line a closet on a yacht where there were issues with damp. I was amazed at how simple it was to install. I wish I found this material years ago. We’ve use it on a few projects […]
M Joyce, Dublin, Ireland
“It was so quick and easy to install and I can’t believe the difference it has made. I wish we’d done it years ago. Thanks again.”
Stephen C, Cornwall, UK
“I bought a kit online to make window mats from Low-E Insulation. The insulation was very easy to cut to the exact size I needed. The kit came with suckers and everything else I needed. The mats are great. They are completely blackout and keep my van nice and warm even on very cold nights.”
Dave C, Dublin, Ireland
“The car was built in 1958 and I wanted to make sure it survived another 50 years once we had finished refurbishing it. The Low-E was easy to install and more importantly, it was very thin. You’d never know it was there and it seems to have made a big difference. We’re very happy with […]
J Cochran, Genesis, UK
“I’ve used low e for the past 15 months. I’ve found it to work fantastic is all conditions. I’ve probably got 20 vans with it fitted and I’ve had no complaints from any of my customers about being cold. Some of the vans are used for skiing holidays in places that are -20C and more.”
Dave P, NASCAR, USA
“We used Low-E to line the interior and the engine bay of our NASCAR, its working really well”
Cameron J, UK
“We were unsure if Low-E Insulation would work for us so we ran a test. We insulated one van with Low-E and one with the traditional insulation we had been using. Then we brought both vans down to -4*C. The van insulated with Low-E held temperature 4 hours longer than the van without. The results […]
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How to Install Beehive Insulation
Low-E Insulation PERF is a patented breathable foil insulation with non-toxic closed-cell polyethylene core made from recycled material. Low-E Insulation works by reflecting radiant heat back to the source. Unlike many materials used to insulate hives, Low-E Insulation PERF is fully breathable and has a Moisture Vapour Transmission Rate of 0.11 MNs/g, making it the ideal product for insulating your hive.
It does not matter what type of hive you have, simply follow these steps to insulate any hive and ensure your colony are protected from the cold of winter.
Step 1: Cut and Apply Foam Tape
Step 2: Measure Width, Depth and Height of the Hive
Step 3: Cut the Front, Back and Side Pieces
TIP: The insulation is 1.25 high, so if your hive is less than 625mm high you will be able to cut 1 piece in half and use half for the front and half for the back. You can do the same for the sides.
Step 4: Cut a Piece for the Roof
Step 5: Tape the Pieces Together
Now sit your insulation over your hive making sure that the roof piece is well positioned to the roof of your hive. The front, back and side pieces should now hang comfortably over the correct panels of your hive. Using your remaining pieces of foil tape, join the corners of the insulation together whilst sat in position on your hive. TIP. There is no right or wrong order in which to tape the pieces together, however we found this way the simplest. You can tape the front back and side together and then the roof. Or you can tape them all to the roof and then tape the edges.
Step 6: Cut a Hole for Access
Step 7: Weather Straps
And there you go! A fully insulated cover AND wrap for your hive, that’s completely breathable, all ready to go for over-wintering. Most importantly, its non-toxic!! …… did I mention it is made from recycled milk cartons? 
Beehive Protection in Extended Cold Periods and Extreme Temperatures
When it gets very cold you have the option of adding extra layers of insulation above and below the hive to further protect your colony from the more extreme temperatures. Although these extra steps are optional, they are worth considering if you live in colder climates.
Insulating the base of the Beehive
Insulating the crown board
Insulate the Bottom Board
TIP: make sure you make the piece of insulation slightly small than the floor to ensure the floor fits back into the runners. Insulating the bottom board will raise the level of the floor by 5.5mm. If there is a lot of waste from your hive you maybe want to remove and clean this on a more regularly while the insulation is in place.
Pitched Roof Hives
Cut the pieces of insulation for the front, back, sides and roof. 2- Cut the pieces of insulation for the front, back, sides and roof. Tip. You can cut to front and back to the highest point and trim to accommodate the slope of the pitched roof.
Tape the front, sides and back together along the edges. And then tape the roof in place TIP: We found it easier to tape the roof to the sides, place the cover over the hive and then tape the roof to the front and back along the pitched edge.
The last thing to do is to cut out the entrance. And that’s it, you’re all done !!!
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Low-E Reflective Insulation can be used in virtually any application where environmental control is required.
