8-Frame Cypress Deep 9 5/8-Inch Brood Box

The deep box is where your queen lays eggs and the colony raises brood. This 8-frame cypress deep box gives her 9 5/8 inches of depth in a smaller footprint than a 10-frame box — a full 8-frame deep still gets heavy at harvest, but it's noticeably easier to lift than its 10-frame counterpart.

What You Get

• 7/8" thick cypress boards — naturally rot-resistant, no paint required to hold up outdoors
• Standard depth (9 5/8"), sized for 8-frame Langstroth equipment
• Holds 8 deep frames and foundation, or doubles as spacer space for certain feeders
• Assembled boxes are stapled at the joints, not just glued, for long-term strength
• Choose unassembled, assembled, or assembled and painted

Why Some Beekeepers Choose 8-Frame

An 8-frame deep holds less honey and brood than a 10-frame, which means more frequent inspections and swarm checks — but every box you lift weighs noticeably less. If you're managing hives solo or dealing with back or shoulder issues, that weight difference adds up fast over a season.

Seasonal Use

Add or replace deep boxes during spring buildup, when colonies expand fastest, or ahead of fall to make sure your bees have solid comb heading into winter.

Product Details

Related Reading

• Honey Supers and Brood Boxes: Explained
• Cypress vs. Pine for Beehives

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