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Wine Cellar Construction Basics
Proper wine cellar construction is one of the most important aspects of your project to assure the health of your wine. In order to maintain this ideal environment, your conditioned wine cellar must be constructed according to the specifications below. This will guarantee that your wine cellar cooling unit will be able to provide the proper temperature and wine cellar humidifier will keep the proper humidity levels and prevent possible moisture damage to areas adjacent to the wine cellar. Check your local building codes for more information.
| Wine Cellar Construction Reference Chart | |
Wall Framing: |
2" x 6" @ 16" on center |
Ceiling Framing: |
2" x 8" @ 16" on center |
Vapor Barrier: |
6 mil polyethelene on warm side of walls and ceilings. Check your local building codes. |
Wall Insulation: |
R-19 minimum |
Ceiling Insulation: |
R-30 minimum |
Sheathing: |
DensArmor Plus® Interior Drywall is Vigilant's recommended sheathing. You can also use ½" moisture resistant green board with mildew resistant paint or tongue and groove wood paneling such as mahogany. |
Paint: |
View Vigilant's Paint Recommendations |
Flooring: |
Moisture resistant material such as brick, tile, stone, or hardwoods. 
 Click on a thumbnail to see a larger wine cellar flooring sample. |
Wine Cellar Doors: |
Exterior grade insulated doors with complete weather stripping or double insulated glass exterior grade doors. |
