What is Hebel ? - Hebel is aerated autoclaved concrete or AAC . Is has been used in the building industry for decades and is renowned for its insulation and durability properties. In a native bee hive application insulation and durability are vital for the well being of the bees. Unlike Apis bees which can easily be rehomed, native stingless bees incorporate the box as part of the colony. Longevity of the box is of paramount importance. Hebel is rot proof, termite proof, 100% dimensionally stable and highly fire resistant . Hebel also offers great insulation qualitys ,outstanding thermal mass characteristics and is cheap and easy to work with.

Neat and tidy Hebel hive. No joins, no pests, no rot, no termites. Happy bees.

Finished box showing supplied clear viewing panel, lino cover, eduction hose and fitting (extras) and transporting caps

The finished hive box. Front and rear entrances. Built for eduction / budding propagation. Volume 5 lt

Aluminium angle added to the lids

3 hive boxes glued, ready for detailing and sealing

3 boxes and lids. Sanded, edges rounded, sealed with boncrete on the outside. Ready for painting

Hebel Hive building procedure. Block layout for the box