Manufacturing and Installing Glass Custom Wine Cellar Doors Requires the Help of an Expert in California

Custom Glass Wine Cellar Doors Installed by California Experts

Your custom wine cellar door should not only be stylish. It should also be constructed by a professional because it plays a crucial role in maintaining the optimum wine storage environment. At Coastal Custom Wine Cellars, our team has extensive knowledge on the technical requirements in manufacturing wine cellar doors, particularly those made of glass.  

Advantages of Working with a Custom Wine Cellar Door Expert in California  

Wine cellars used to be regarded as rooms that should be built below ground. As far back as the 1870s in the United States, wine producers in the Napa Valley had been storing wine in caves and converted tunnels.  

In more recent years, wine cellars have increasingly become a feature of urban homes and buildings. The locations might have changed, but one thing remained constant, which is the need to replicate the climate conditions found in underground wine cellars.  

Along with the innovations on wine cooling systems came improvements in wine cellar designs both with regards to their aesthetic and insulation properties.

Wine cellars and, particularly, wine cellar door designs are now being patterned after the decorative features of living and dining rooms, which begs the question: How can I build exquisite wine cellar doors without compromising the thermal performance of my wine cellar? 

The answer is simple. You have to hire an experienced manufacturer and installer of custom wine cellar doors in California. We have extensive knowledge about the technical requirements in installing various types of doors. Keep in mind that glass wine cellar doors require more skills.   

The Crucial Role of Wine Cellar Doors in Proper Wine Storage: What You Must Know 

Do not go for an elegant door without making sure that it is installed correctly by a professional. If you want to prevent costly mistakes in the future, you must work with Coastal Custom Wine Cellars who is an expert in designing and installing custom wine cellar doors in California. 

Wine cellar doors are the most visible parts of custom wine cellars so you certainly cannot just use a solid wood door devoid of any decorations or motif. Make sure your custom wine cellar door fares well in two areas: Style and Substance.  

The use of Insulated Glass (IG) should help you cover both, since glass is appealing to the eye and at the same time, IG units help keep your wine cellar doors insulated and free from condensation. 

Why Custom Glass Wine Cellar Doors Must Be Constructed with Insulated Glass Units 

Cross Section of an Insulated Glass Unit of a Custom Wine Cellar Door Made by California Experts

Insulated Glass Units are hermetically sealed glass structures of two or more panes separated by a layer of space. IG units improve the climate-controlling qualities of custom wine cellars by reducing heating and air conditioning costs, making them excellent construction materials for custom wine cellar doors. 

Thermal Insulation 

Insulated glass units work by reducing heat transmission across the glass panes, which can either be laminated or tempered. Dehydrated air is more commonly used because it is considerably less expensive and more readily available.  

However, in a custom wine cellar’s climate-controlled atmosphere, it is highly recommended that thermal performance gas be used. Thermal performance gases significantly reduce heat conduction better than normal air. They are odorless, clear, non-toxic, and chemically stable. 

Argon is two times more effective than dry air in reducing heat transfer and by far the most affordable. The others, Xenon and Krypton, are more effective but are more expensive. The primary use of insulated glass is to reduce thermal heat coming in from the outside. Its thermal insulation property basically relies on the effectiveness of the gas filling, and the quality of the hermetic seal. 

Structural Strength 

The structural integrity of your door is also an essential factor to consider when building a wine cellar in California. At Coastal Custom Wine Cellars, we manufacture doors with excellent strength and durability because we want our clients to experience hassle-free wine collecting for many years to come. 

Spacers, when assembled, are very much like frames. They have joints that are usually built sturdy, and the fact that they are sealed with silicone makes them very thick and solid. The silicon sealant, which also acts as a structural adhesive, makes the unit impervious to tilting, which can prevent custom wine cellar doors from warping. 

Anti-Fogging 

ClaifoInsulated glass units contain desiccants, which absorb moisture within its immediate vicinity. They keep the gas-filled space between the panes dry and are commonly contained inside the spacers. Sealants have extremely low vapor transmission rates so are very effective in preventing condensation. In general, insulated glass units are built with two layers of sealants. 

Other Benefits 

Triple Paned IG Unit with Stained Glass Custom Wine Cellar Door Construction by California Master Builders

Insulated glass units are normally used on exterior doors and windows for their soundproofing and insulating attributes. Sound and vibrations practically work similarly in that they are both composed of sequential waves.  

Vibrations can accelerate the chemical reactions in the wine but in a harmful way. Additionally, sediments found in wine might be stirred up and affect the normal development of the wine’s aroma and taste. It can result in off-flavors and unpleasant tastes.   

Another advantage that multi-paned glass has over a single pane of glass is you can utilize those in-between spaces by adding more decoration to your door. You can insert mural-like mosaic art in between if you choose to do so. 

Work with a Custom Wine Cellar Door Expert in California 

Coastal Custom Wine Cellars is one of the most trusted manufacturers of wine room doors in California. If you need help with the design and installation of your custom wine cellar door, do not hesitate to call us at +1 (949) 200-8134!