When building a wine cellar, you should not overlook the critical function of the wine cellar door. Otherwise, the quality and taste of your wines will be compromised. This should be a major concern especially if you are a wine store owner.

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Wine Cellar Door Types 

Probably most wine cellars you see are fronted by doors with lovely designs but there is more to them than a mere attraction. Wine cellar doors are made to secure the wine room’s temperature and they come in different types: wood, glass, and steel.

Wood Wine Cellar Doors 

Mahogany, pine, and redwood are the typical choices for wine door cellars. Their sturdiness and flexibility account for their popularity among residential wine collectors. If you are a minimalist, you can have a plain all-wood door or combine it with glass. If you like to spice it up a bit, you can have your favorite artisan carve it to add elegance and style. 

Laminated veneer lumber (LVL) is a wood material that had several thin wood layers that will not shrink or warp easily. This provides better insulation, is stronger, and is more durable. 

Classic Glass Wine Cellar Doors 

Glass Wine Cellar Doors – Wood’s Wine Cellar Project

The glass used for wine cellar doors is different from a regular glass material. It has to be thicker and air-tight with insulation. The classic glass wine cellar doors are double pane with thermal panels to ensure that the temperature inside the wine room is well-regulated.  

Another beneficial aspect of insulated glass is its low heat emissivity, which is responsible for reducing heat transfer through glass panes.  Low-E glass helps prevent exposure of wines from damaging ultraviolet rays.  This feature also minimizes energy costs, because it reduces the amount of cooling energy required to maintain the desired wine cellar environment. 

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Wrought Iron 

Entryway doors with wrought iron allow for stylish, intricate patterns that lend a romantic appeal. Wrought iron, although commonly used for decorative purposes, can also be an additional security feature. In some cases, an iron door is mounted separately in front of a classic glass wine cellar door.  

Galvanized Steel Door 

Galvanized steel doors are heavy-duty and corrosion-proof and rust-resistant. Commercial establishments commonly use this type of door to protect their large stock of wines. These steel doors often have insulated cores and are watertight sealed with durable locks and other security features.

Another beneficial aspect of insulated glass is its low heat emissivity, which is responsible for reducing heat transfer through glass panes.  Low-E glass helps prevent exposure of wines from damaging ultraviolet rays.  This feature also minimizes energy costs, because it reduces the amount of cooling energy required to maintain the desired wine cellar environment.

Elements of an Efficient Wine Cellar Door  

Wine room doors are made from a combination of various elements.  

Insulation 

Insulated glass provides efficient protection against condensation.  Insulated glass units are comprised of two or more glass panes that are hermetically sealed along the sides, leaving air space in between.  The sealed air space creates a thermal break that improves the thermal performance of the glass material. 

Double glazed and insulated glass is sealed with silicon adhesives that provide the material with excellent structural integrity.   

Soundproofing 

Another advantage of using insulated glass units is their soundproofing properties.  Noise and vibration can stir up sediments inside a wine bottle that can negatively impact the development of its taste and flavor. 

Weatherstripping 

To effectively maintain the right amount of temperature and humidity inside a wine room, custom wine cellar doors should have weather stripping on all four sides and along their jambs.  The weatherstripping is a synthetic rubber material applied to the door’s jambs to tightly seal the door.  Entrance doors to a wine enclave should also include an automatic door bottom that will help prevent cool air from escaping. A door sweep is often installed at the bottom of the door to keep the slat sealed. 

This Barolo Door is a Great Combination of Glass and Wood    

The Barolo door is a crowd-favorite and one of Wine Cellar Specialists’ basic standard doors. Like standard wood door types, it is manufactured in Laminated veneer lumber. With a black stain and lacquer finish, the simplicity of it blends evenly with the classic-modern theme that not only the wine cellar showcases but the entire home as well.  

Barolo-style doors with glass inserts are flexible, which is why it is popular among wine cellar owners. Some people mix it with elegant etchings or bevels for added appeal. Whether you are going for an unfussy, majestic, rustic, or fusion, the Barolo door will appease your creative taste.     

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Aside from this, the company also makes wine cellar doors in four types with common features: wrought iron, wood-based, stainless steel, and bronze. You can see more wine cellar door designs when you visit our project page. 

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Combined Glass and Wood Wine Cellar Doors

You can have a classic glass wine cellar door or wood or both as long as it will keep your wine room tightly sealed and your wine collection protected. An expensive and elaborate one will be useless if it lacks valuable elements.  

An expert wine builder can offer you a beautiful and fully functional wine door. Wine Cellar Specialists have a wide range of custom wine cellar door choices to get you started. You can customize it according to your wine room’s theme, color, and style, as these master builders make your idea come to life! 

Wine Cellar Specialists create wine doors for commercial and residential clients. Contact us today to know more about how we can build your extraordinary wine cellar door!