A search didn’t reveal an answer to this one: How high have you, or would you recommend not exceeding, stacking Domain lay flat case boxes? Second question, I see that vinevault boxes have double thickness cardboard but they appear not to be available; anyone know a source? Thanks much in advance.
Try calling vine vault
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I’ve stacked the domaine boxes to the ceiling in the past but wouldn’t recommend that; especially with high humidity they deform in shape over time. Now I have them stacked about 4 boxes high under a counter.
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I think stocking them 5 or 6 would be fine.
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I try to keep them under 7, but it will depend on your humidity situation, as well as the box stiffness/strength. My main concern is actually seismic.
Whenever I visit K&L, I get concerned about seeing so many bottles standing up. If there was another San Francisco earthquake like 1906 or 1989, many of the wines could get jostled or hurt.
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I have Vine Vault boxes filled with 18+ bottles of Riesling and no dividers stacked about 6 high, but won’t go higher because the massive weight. I have BWC boxes which are substantially similar filled with standard 12 bottles and dividers stacked to the ceiling.
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Vine Vault boxes are significantly more sturdy than Domaine. I’d try calling them for sure if you’re in a large stacking situation. You might also consider some variable height shelving which - when configured well - should allow you to stack only a couple boxes per shelf while losing out on minimal space. I’ve purchased tons from Costco (wine storage and other uses) … here’s an example: https://www.costco.com/trinity-ecostorage-5-tier-wire-shelving-rack-with-wheels-%2c-36%22-x-18%22-x-72%22-nsf%2c-chrome-color.product.11541206.html
They have tons of other footprint sizes of shelving as well that are similar — some larger, some smaller.
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Shelving is a solid idea. I use some for one of my offsite facilities with great success. Also makes accessing cases a lot easier.
Do note that while usually shelves have one weight capacity, if you put them on casters, there is another, usually less than without casters. If you don’t have a need to have movable shelves, do consider ones without casters for greater weight capacity.
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I just went down and counted mine…I have 7 laying on top of eachother…no issues. There also is no logic to why 7!
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Thanks all. This is an example of why this board is great; many folks out there have already dealt with problems or inquiries that come up. Much appreciated.