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Built from premium \u003cstrong\u003e22 mm NZ pine\u003c\/strong\u003e (3 mm thicker than standard 19 mm imports), it arrives \u003cstrong\u003efully assembled and painted white\u003c\/strong\u003e, with finger-jointed corners and an unpainted, bee-friendly interior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy 10-Frame Is the Australian Standard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest yield:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25% more honey per box, fewer supers needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndustry-standard sizing:\u003c\/strong\u003e frames, foundation, and accessories always available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBetter for queen rearing:\u003c\/strong\u003e more room for cell bar frames and breeder colonies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrong resale value\u003c\/strong\u003e if you scale down or upgrade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub-compatible:\u003c\/strong\u003e most workshops teach on 10-frame hives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHoney Yield\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA full super yields approximately \u003cstrong\u003e18 to 20 kg of honey\u003c\/strong\u003e, enough for \u003cstrong\u003e36 to 40 x 500g jars\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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