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The bamboo is split in half and then laid together like this –the
same way as corrugated tin. Cover the bamboo with polythene
for extra protection.
A very simple roof can be made of a large polythene bag with
two poles inserted at the sides. Their weight holds the
polythene down.
4. cover over
with banana
leaves or other
vegetation
2. bamboo
support over
polythene
sheet, so
water will run
off sloping
roof
3. polythene
bag with poles
to hold down
sides
1. sheet of
polythene over
top bars
Basic Beekeeping Manual 1: How to make a Moveable Comb Top Bar Beehive (© Author Pam Gregory, who offers
this as her gift to beekeepers in developing countries)