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Product Summary

• Water butt converted from genuine French oak wine barrel
• Highest quality - barrel decomissioned after just one season
• Attractive, clean, light French Oak
• Good match for high-grade decking areas
• Water-tight - complete with bung
• Supplied with beech tap, (simply taps in)
• 225 litre capacity

Further Information

Oak Barrels made from local oak have been used in France for centuries to store and age wine, given the oak and vanilla overtones they impart.

The barrels we convert to produce our water butts were used for just one season before being decommissioned and imported to the UK for Round Wood Trading.

In order to convert the barrel, we supply a beech tap and cut the hole it fits into near the base of the barrel. We also drill an 80mm hole in the top to take a standard downpipe, (other sizes on request).

Water butts are extremely environmentally friendly. Rainwater is ideal for use in any garden; it’s not subject to a hose-pipe ban, it’s free, natural and organic.

Our oak water butts have a capacity of 225 litres, (just under 50 imperial gallons), and were produced using high grade Oak from the surrounding regions. Only 5% of an Oak tree is deemed of good enough quality to produce wine barrels.

Their light look makes them perfect for sitting on a decking area. Finishes/colours may vary slightly as these are produced from natural materials.

In order to fit larger watering cans underneath the tap, these barrels can be sat on a sleeper cut into four, (please contact for further details).

Maintenance

Oak can darken and silver through time and the effects of weathering. This process will, however, take a while and can be prevented/delayed through regular pressure washing. Alternatively, a protective oil/sealant can be applied to the barrels.

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