Hello,
I am looking to help someone build a more modern style wine cellar, in SW VA near NC.
Any ideas for vendors/builders who can build cellars like those shown below?
I did an Internet search and found these businesses - anybody have any experience with them?
Many thanks in advance.
what is interesting about this style (except for bottom one) is that it appears they are making a cellar/closet but without having enough room for a “closet” that you walk into. so instead of creating a room with a wall the glass is the wall and the glass opens. this is an interesting idea where space is tight. lets say for example you have a small basement and the dimensions are 12X12 and you dont want to lose space by makeing small walk in room. so instead you sacrifice say 30 inches along an entire side (12 feet) and have it all glassed on one side. i’d be curious to know the pricing of of a “one side is all glass” cellar. I am totally ignorant to the insulating properties of this glass vs say the 2X4 spray foam wall. where glass is 1 inch (my guess) thick vs a 2X4 wall with sheetrock on each side youre at just under 6 inches thickness now. (if space was your main objective)
To me, they seem a bit ostentatious.
I think that’s the point. I would definitely do one in a bed and breakfast or a restaurant, or as Andrew suggests, where space is tight, as in a basement, or where you’d otherwise lose the space, like under stairs or in a foyer. As to the insulating effect of glass, you wouldn’t do single pane glass. You’d want a barrier between the panes, otherwise you’d end up with condensation and problems. Anyone who builds these should be able to suggest the proper glass and cooling capacity.
It will be a room with lined glass wine cabinets.
Can’t help you on the vendors out east but post pics when it’s done.
Joseph & Curtis did a couple nice small glass enclosed cellars for us. Not sure if they do work as far south as VA/NC but know they’re active in the tai-state area. Worth an inquiry.
I thought cellars were supposed to be dark.
Hi Karl - I used Cellars South for my build in the Charlotte area (not glass block, but more of a traditional-style walk-in closet conversion). Was very pleased and have recommended them to other folks in the area.
Thanks!
It’s the UV that you want to avoid. The glass used for a cellar should block that, as will the green bottles, and the cellar shouldn’t be placed in direct sunlight anyway. Using triple-pane glass can help both with UV control as well as insulation. Some people suggest that some artificial lighting is bad. I don’t know if that’s true or not.
FWIW it is in a basement level room with no windows so the only light would be electric, no sunlight.
Karl - I live in Florida and have a glass-walled cellar. My contractor built it using commercial (i.e., storefront) glass and a commercial exterior glass door. Happy to send photos and any other info that would help - PM me if interested.
