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Where should I put a wine cellar in my home? |
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In the initial stages of wine cellar design, an important factor to consider is the environment surrounding the wine cellar. Do not plan wine cellars around areas of your home with high amounts of activity.
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Vigilant's choice of wood is mahogany for a multitude of reasons. Mahogany is one of the most user-friendly woods available and brings impeccable quality and beauty to every wine cellar, wine rack, wine cellar door or wine cabinet we build.
Mahogany has excellent workability, and is very durable and resistant to rot. These properties make it the most favorable wood for boat making, as tradition has shown, as well as for furniture making and upholstery, musical instruments and other durable objects.
Hardwood vs. Softwood
As a general rule, softwoods are used for construction, while hardwoods are used for furniture, cabinetry and floors. Pine, cedar, fir, and redwood are the most common softwoods, although cypress, hemlock and spruce are sometimes used. Among hardwoods, grain and color are the most prized qualities. Mahogany is one of the darkest hardwoods, usually a deep red in color. Mahogany, cedar and redwood are frequently used for exterior construction in decks or fences, because of their naturally rot-resistant qualities. Mahogany takes stain better than any other wood and over time the characteristics and profile of the wood will age beautifully
allowing for characteristics of the wood that were not there originally to show.
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