Ok well I got a few questions, about foundations, and the best way. First I bought two complete hive bodys, one came with plasticell, although I don't care for that, the need to wire or pin it seems negligable. However the second one came with duraguilt. It also has tin on the sides, I didn't even know that it should be pinned? So of course its not pinned.
My second order I decided that wired foundation would be best so I ordered lots of it. for the remaining supers I have on hand. The size is medium 5 5/8" foundation, so my first question is this, do I need to wire it as opposed to just using pins to hold it in place for support.
And the second question is since I didn't use pins on the hive bdy frames that are deeps. Can I get away with it. Only one I'm concerned about is the duraguilt. Kinda late now as the bees have been installed. Guess I was absent the day when this was discussed. I just have to live and learn here but , now my main concern is the best way to do the remaining super foundations, pins or wires? LOL And I had thought I did my homework.
I am using all wired wax foundation. I used support pins on the mediums , as they will be for extraction. I also pinned the deeps , but thet are only for brood and winter stores.
Mike
Pins are not necessary with the duragilt.But make sure they have plenty of syrup until they get it drawn. If they chew the wax from the plastic they will not rebuild in that spot.