Kit Racking |
Vigilant |
Grotto |
WCI |
Apex |
Rosehill |
Vintage Cellars |
IWA |
Wine Enthusiast |
Manufacture or Resell |
Manufacture | Manufacture | Manufacture | Manufacture | Re-sell Apex | Re-sell WCI and Grotto Cellars | Re-sell WCI | Re-sell WCI |
Wood Species Available for Kit |
Mahogany | Pine, Redwood, Mahogany | Redwood, Poplar, Red Oak | Redwood, Red cedar, Mahogany | Redwood, Cedar, Mahogany | Mahogany, Pine, Redwood, Red Oak, Poplar | Redwood, Mahogany, Pine, Red Oak, Poplar | Redwood, Mahogany, Poplar, Red Oak |
Predominant wood species |
Mahogany | Redwood | Redwood | Redwood, Red cedar, Mahogany | Redwood | Mahogany, Pine, Redwood, Red Oak | Redwood | Redwood |
Design service charge |
Complimentary 2D design.Charged for any 3D design. | Free 3D design. | Complimentary 2D design. Charged for any 3D design. | Yes | Complimentary graphic design, 3D for additional charge | Complimentary 2D design. | Charged for any 3D design. | Complimentary consultation, but no mention of actual cost of design on web |
Slatted or Solid bulk storage |
Solid | Both | Both in some products, mostly slat | Slats | Slats | Both in some products, mostly slat | Both in some products, mostly slat | Both in some products, mostly slat |
Pre-drilled Holes |
Yes | No | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Legs on kit wine racks |
Yes | Solid Base | No | No | No | No | No | No |
Kit depth |
13.5" | 12.25” deep | 8.75", 13.5" | 13.375" | 9", 13.375" | 8.75", 12.25", 13.5" | 9", 13.5" | 9.125", 13.5" |
Kit Heights |
77.5" stackable goes to 92.5" | 74 1/8” stackable |
72", stackable goes to 95.0625" | 72", 84" | 72", 84", Stackable goes to 96" |
72" | 72", stackable goes to 95.0625" | 72" |
Finish |
Stain and Lacquer on all products | only on mahogany | Stain | No Stain | No Stain | Stain | Stain | Stain |
Kit/Custom Mix Avialable? |
Yes | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | No |
DYO |
Yes | No | No | yes | Yes | No | No | No |
Installation available? |
No | No | Yes | Yes | Only in Southern Ontario | No | Yes from WCI | Yes and Factory installation is recommended |
Guarantee |
100% unconditional guarantee | limited lifetime warranty | Optional lifetime guarantee; 5yr warranty on racking; 1yr on hardware | Not clear from site | By Manufacturer | By Manufacturer | By Manufacturer | Limited warranty provided by the product manufacturer. All warranties are provided solely by the manufacturers |