Real Oak Wine Barrel Water Butt 225 Litre
This real oak wood water barrel is not only environmentally friendly but also practical for your garden. The oak barrels are made from local oak and have been used in France to store and age wine. The water butts we supply are only used for one season before being decommissioned and imported to the UK.
Their light oak look makes them perfect for positioning on a decking area. Finishes/colours may vary slightly as these are produced from natural materials
The water butt is supplied with a beech tap and a the hole is cut so the tap fits into near the base of the barrel. A 100mm hole in the top is present to take accept a downpipe (other sizes on request).
In order to fit larger watering cans underneath the tap, these barrels can be sat on a sleeper cut into four as pictured or raised on a paving slab.
Features and Benefits
- Converted from genuine French Wine Barrel
- Highest quality barrel, decommissioned 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 into place
- 225 litre capacity
Dimensions & Weight (Approx.)
Height: 95cm
Diameter: 69cm
Weight: 35kg
225 litre capacity
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. Please note: Barrels are stocked outside, so may arrive more weathered then pictured.
Finishing Touches & Colour
Because our barrels are sourced from a number of high end vineyards, they feature a variety of finishing touches. All are based around a core design that include standard, hand curved staves and metal bands, but finishing specifications do differ. These include willow bands to top and bottom, supporting braces to both faces and vineyard specific markings. Some are daubed with red paint around the bilge to indicate the colour of wine their batch contains. All barrels start out light in colour, but as with any timber product, will silver over time. The colour of your barrel will depend on how long it has been in our stock. Barrels can be restored through pressure washing, sanding and/or the use of oxalic acid if required. A coat of Danish Oil can delay the weathering process.
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1. Specific Delivery Information relating to product lines- Small items dispatched daily with RM24 ~85% arriving next day
- Large items (UK made) typically 5 - 15 working days (Parcelforce/APC etc)
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