Langstroth Crown Board – Knot-Free New Zealand Pine – Inner Cover

Ventilate your hive, clear supers, and prevent trapped bees – all in one board. This Langstroth crown board comes with a fitted Porter bee escape and is crafted from durable New Zealand Pine.

It features a single central hole pre-fitted with a Porter bee escape – a one-way spring valve that lets bees exit the super but prevents them from returning. Ideal for clearing supers before honey harvests or just preventing bees from getting stuck in the roof cavity.

The board is made from knot-free New Zealand Pine for strength, durability, and a clean finish – a superior choice to fir, soft pine, or fast-grown cedar.

Why choose New Zealand Pine?

• Knot-free – improves durability, stability, and ease of treating
• Chinese Pine often includes soft knots, resin pockets, and brittle joints
• UK Fir is prone to splintering and doesn’t hold screws well
• Farmed Cedar is soft and lightweight, making it more damage-prone

Key Features:

• Langstroth crown board – standard inner cover for Langstroth hives
• Made from New Zealand Pine – smooth, knot-free timber
• One central hole pre-fitted with a Porter bee escape
• Helps clear supers and prevents roof-space trapping
• Compatible with feeders or additional escape options

Like any hive equipment, we recommend treating with preserve or paint to maximise the working life. Once treated, New Zealand Pine beats many of the characteristics of British Red Cedar (which is typically fast-grown and felled young making it softer and less durable).

Need a screened base, roof or frames? Browse the rest of our Langstroth hive parts to build your perfect setup.