How To Build Your Own Wine Cellar

You've got the space and you've always wanted to have your own wine cellar. So what are you waiting for? Here is how to build your own wine cellar.

If you are considering building a wine cellar and you have plenty of room you'll want to way all your options. Some rooms will work better than others and some will convert much better than others. Way your options and then make your decision. A wine cellar is something you're going to have and enjoy for years to come so take your time.

A wine cellar is constructed like a fridge. If you do not do it correctly it won't work right and can cause damage to your ceiling and walls and of course your wine too. You will need to install a cooling system right into the wall. The conversion process is fairly straight forward.

1. Walls
The walls will have to have the proper insulation and vapor barrier installed with a minimum R11 on the interior walls and R19 on the exterior walls.

2. Floor
You will need concrete floors and they will need to be sealed with a vapor barrier of R19.

3. Ceiling
The ceiling requires an insulation rating of R19

4. Vapor Barrier
Use 6 mil polyethylene plastic sheeting for the vapor barrier and it needs to be on the warm side.

If you are doing a room conversion.

1. Seal the concrete floor with a water base sealant.

2. Install vapor barrier on the ceilings and walls

3. Fur out the walls using 2"x4" strips. You'll need 2"x4" strips in order to get the required insulation factores.

4. You will need a solid core door and if you have a glass door it will have to be dual paned. Same with any windows. The door will have to be weather stripped and you need to check to make sure it is air tight.

5. You will also need to check windows, switches, vents, and pipes to make sure they are air tight.

6. Drywall is the preferred wall surface. Wood is a poor choice because it tend to form mildew and rot when cool and humid. Any paints you use need to be water proof.

7. Remember your refrigeration will be sized by the room volume. Width x Depth x Height will give you your cubic area.

8. Choose racks that you can add onto over time. There are plenty of these systems available online and they are very affordable.

Now that you know how to build your own wine cellar what are you waiting for? This is a project that's going to reward you for years to come. Soon you'll be able to start building that terrific wine collection.

Joanne is an author of Decorz.com. If you're looking for more barware & decorating ideas for your home and garden visit www.decorz.com.

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