Langstroth Brood Box - New Zealand Pine - Knot Free - Deep Hive Body - Flat-Pack

Upgrade your Langstroth hive with a premium brood box made from knot-free New Zealand Pine – designed for strength, durability, and ease of use.

This Langstroth deep hive body (also known as a brood box) is precision-cut from sustainably sourced, knot-free New Zealand Pine – giving you smoother joins, better structural integrity, and fewer problems during assembly and treatment.

Compatible with all standard Langstroth deep brood frames, this box is available flat-packed or pre-assembled depending on your preference. Whether you’re expanding your apiary or starting fresh, this is a reliable box that forms the heart of any productive hive.

Why we choose New Zealand Pine over other hive woods:

• New Zealand Pine is knot-free, stable, and easy to treat or paint – perfect for long-term use
• Chinese Pine often contains knots and sap pockets, which can weaken joints or affect gluing
• UK Fir tends to be brittle and uneven, making it more prone to cracking or splitting
• Farmed Cedar is lightweight and soft, and though rot-resistant, it’s more prone to dings and dents without regular treatment

Key Features:

• Fits all standard Langstroth hive setups
• New Zealand Pine – knot-free, sustainable, and easy to work with
• Deep body for brood rearing or honey storage
• Available flat-packed or assembled – choose what suits you
• Compatible with Langstroth deep frames (sold separately)

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).

Pair with our Langstroth floor, inner cover, and roof to complete your hive – all crafted with the same BEEtastic care and quality.