Been pouring over a ton of information. Trying to nail down the best hive to go with. I like the Warre concept a lot, but, most of the Russian suppliers in my region only offer nucs. So, no dump of packaged bees, but OK... at least some brood already in progress. The 8 frame English hive from Brushy Mountain I like. The question is, or has anyone, used a Langstroth as a Warre.. if so, just stack brood on top and feed empty boxes in from the bottom? Quilt top still used? I'd imagine a modification would be needed to cover the quilt top with the roof... thoughts? Trying to get a hive design that is best for the bees and ventilation, warmth during the winter ... etc.. here in NC