| Some people are amateur wine collectors, while | | | | concrete sealant. Floors in above-ground rooms will |
| others look at this practice as more of an | | | | need R-19 insulation and a vapor barrier. This vapor |
| investment. Once the collection reaches a certain | | | | barrier should be installed on the warm side of the |
| point, it can no longer be housed only on storage | | | | insulation, so the barrier is protected from the room |
| racks throughout the kitchen and dining room. A | | | | by the insulation. |
| separate space will need to be designated for this | | | | The room should be secured with good quality |
| purpose and an individual should follow certain tips for | | | | insulated or solid core doors. A glass door should be |
| building a wine cellar. | | | | made from dual-pane insulated glass and the room |
| Homeowners should consider the size of the space | | | | must have a properly sized cooling system. Low |
| that will be used to house the collection. This could | | | | voltage track lighting should be used rather than |
| be a small closet or room under the stairs, or it could | | | | recessed lighting. Extras such as a tasting station or a |
| be the entire basement of the home. A proper | | | | humidor can be built into the room, if the individual |
| design should be developed based on the size of the | | | | has the desire. |
| space necessary to accommodate the collection. The | | | | These are some of the tips for building a wine cellar |
| size of the bottles may affect the design of the | | | | within the home. Budget should be taken into account |
| room and the size of the storage racks. | | | | during this project because it will be pointless to stop |
| The space will need to be built-out and cooled | | | | the work before it is completed, due to monetary |
| differently depending on where it is located. The | | | | reasons. A cost-effective room that is properly |
| ceiling should be insulated with at least R-19 grade | | | | designed and equipped will provide a storage place, |
| insulation and a vapor barrier. If the floor is made | | | | and possibly a showcase, for the collection for many |
| from concrete, it will need a vapor barrier sealed with | | | | years. |