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Building a Wine Cellar On Your Own - 2
...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. Now that you can see the uses of a wine cellar and its equipment, you are ready to start your own. We know that you will very much enjoy having a cellar that is full of your favorite wines, especially when you have it equipped with what is needed.
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