With the rise in wine consumption, interest in residential wine cellars has also increased. Whether incorporated into a new home build or added to a renovation project by a wine cellar builder, an artistic and functional wine cellar can bring significant ROI.
However, the popularity of wine cellars has not reduced the risk of
cellar-building pitfalls. Overlooking even the tiniest detail can jeopardise
the success of your wine cellar solution. Thus, to ensure your cellar building
process goes as smoothly as possible, we have brought tips and suggestions from
top custom cellar designers and builders.
So, continue reading and keep these factors in mind for your wine cellar design!
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What Your Wine Cellar Builder Wants You To Know!
If you are considering building a wine cellar in your home, one of the
first things you need to know is that it doesn't have to be underground. You
can place it anywhere as long as they cellar has the proper insulation. The
only factors you need to consider are space, humidity and the environment
suitable for the cellar. Other than that, below are some more critical factors
you should know before building the cellar.
1. Space is crucial
Whether you are getting a climate-controlled system or not, space is
crucial. To ensure you are giving the cellar adequate space, calculate the heat
load of the potential location. More extensive wine cellars typically need
higher cooling capacity. If you invest in an enormous wine cellar, consider
getting the right evaporators, fans, condensers or compressors. Your wine
cellar room should also have flexible ductwork for effective air exhaustion.
2. You will need a wine cellar conditioner
If you are considering ageing your wines, cellar conditioners will be
essential for you. You can easily re-create the perfect environmental
conditions for your ageing wine with quality cellar conditioners. Standard air
conditioners can’t handle consistent low temperatures or manage humidity.
And as Australian summers are pretty hot, it can detriment your wine
collection. Hence, remember to ask your wine cellar builder about quality wine
cellar conditioners.
3. You will also need thermal protection
The wrong thermal protection or insulation can significantly increase
the load of your cellar conditioner. The proper insulation will help you make
the conditioner work efficiently through the changing seasons. And as cellars
are not inexpensive, getting the insulation right the first time is
essential.
In addition, you should know that single-glazed glass doesn't provide
sufficient insulation. Therefore, if you are considering glass in your wine
cellar, ensure the glasses are double-glazed, with energy coating and argon
filling.
4. Avoid conventional lighting
The lights in your wine cellar can affect the environment and the ageing
wine. Conventional lights can negatively impact the heat load of your wine
cellar room. Hence, experts recommend getting LED lights with low
wattage.
If you intend to keep the display lights on most of the time, heat load
requirements will be higher. However, by installing the light fixture
transformers outside of the cellar, you can reduce the light’s impact.
5. Keep moisture out
Moisture can spoil the flavour and aroma of wines. The best way to keep
dampness out of your cellar is to use a vapour barrier. Vapour barriers come
with either plastic sheeting or closed-cell foam. Plastic vapours should be 4
millimetres thick at a minimum. This type of vapour also requires top to bottom
insulation. On the contrary, you won’t need additional insulation with
closed-cell foam.
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