Medium Beeswax Foundation - Wired With Hooks - 5 5/8-inch

This 100% pure beeswax foundation includes vertical support wires for added stability. The hooked top wire extends slightly above the wax sheet so it can be secured beneath the wedge bar of a medium frame, helping keep the foundation straight and supported as bees draw comb.

Key Features and Benefits

• 100% pure beeswax: Naturally preferred by honey bees for building clean, natural comb.
• Vertical support wires: Provides stability and reduces sagging during comb production.
• Hooked top edge: Designed to fit under the frame's wedge bar for secure installation.
• Optional cross-wiring: Adds extra strength but is not always necessary for medium frames.
• Bee-friendly foundation: Encourages natural comb building and strong brood patterns.

Detailed Description

Medium beeswax foundation with hooks is a classic choice for beekeepers who want to give their colonies a natural, bee-preferred starting point. The embedded vertical wires strengthen the wax sheet, while the hooked top edge holds the foundation securely beneath the wedge bar of a medium wooden frame.

Medium sheets generally don't require as much support as deep foundations, but cross-wiring your frames can still add stability—especially in warmer climates or when transporting hives.

Bees love 100% beeswax foundation, but it can take more time and tools to install properly compared to plastic options. If you want a simpler installation process while still giving bees a wax-rich surface, our double-waxed plastic foundation is an excellent balance between bee preference and beekeeper convenience.

Cell size is 5.4mm

Dimensions: 5-5/8 in. x 16-3/4 in

Wax Content: 1.6 oz Capping Wax

Best when used with a wedged top bar and split bottom bar and a medium box. These will fit in both 10 or 8 frame medium boxes but not in deep boxes.

Fits medium, Wedge Top/Split Bottom Bar Frames
Has 10 vertically embedded brass wires for support
Has hooks that go behind the wedge in the top bar of the frame
Compatible with these frames.
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IMPORTANT: Cold Weather Shipping Disclaimer

Foundation will freeze and become brittle if shipped at temperatures below 38°F. We will hold orders until the temperature rises above 38°F. If the buyer requests shipment in colder conditions, it will be at their own risk. We are not responsible for damage, and returns will not be accepted for frozen or crumbled foundations.