Wine cellars are more and more popular these days as popularity of collecting wines increases; so does the need for proper storage techniques. For wine to mature properly, it must be left to sit undisturbed for long periods of time at the right temperature and humidity. These conditions can be found in a properly planned and constructed wine cellar.

Wine Cellars with Heatlok Soy Foam

The generally perfect temperature to store wines is at 55 and 45 degrees Fahrenheit for red and white wines respectively. But most wine collectors are not fortunate enough to have a location which maintains these perfect conditions consistently throughout the year. This is why many people choose to build a climate controlled wine cellar using spray foam insulation. A well insulated wine cellar with Heatlok Soy can offer the perfect environment in which to keep your valuable wine collection.

When constructing a wine cellar you're essentially creating a walk in cooler just like in a restaurant or grocery store. A popular choice when it comes to insulating wine cellars is Demilec's Heatlok Soy because it is a superior product. The entire wine cellar envelope must be insulated including the walls, floor, and ceiling. A minimum of R-13 should be in all interior walls with a minimum of R-19 in all exterior walls, the floor (Non Slab) and ceiling. Therefore, Heatlok Soy is generally applied at 2 inches (R-13.5) in the walls and 3 inches (R-19) in the ceiling.

When using Demilec Heatlok Soy, an additional vapor barrier is not required because the foam acts as both insulation and a vapor barrier. Otherwise, a vapor barrier is required to keep the condensation created by the temperature changes between the cellar walls and the adjoining spaces from entering the cellar wall insulation and trapping excessive moisture.