bunded tank

When it comes to replacing your old oil tank there are various options that you will be presented with.

One of the first options to consider it what material the tank is made of. Historically, oil tanks were made from steel, which whilst offering a structurally solid oil tank the maintenance of steel tanks meant that the tank would require some upkeep throughout its lifetime.

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Essential Checks For Your Fuel Tank
The Environment Agency is urging people to check their storage fuel tanks for leaks to protect the environment and reduce the risk of potentially large financial losses.

This is a real risk to both the environment and your pocket.
Some household insurances do not fully protect you in the event of an oil spillage, just 2 litres of oil can cause serious damage.

Types of oil tanks available Plastic, steel, bunded (double skinned), non-bunded (single skinned), large or space saving? Don’t worry… it’s not just you! We fully appreciate that we have a […]

A single skin tank is literally just that, one layer of plastic that contains the oil or liquid inside. They are generally cheaper than bunded (2-layer tanks) but are less secure. Most domestic and commercial customers will opt for 2 layer, bunded tanks but in England and Scotland you can use single skin tanks in some situations.  We always recommend employing an OFTEC approved engineer to carry out an ‘oil storage risk assessment’ before you consider installing a single skin tank.