Custom Wine Cellars
Wine Rooms
Accent Walls
Conversions
Whether it's a full room, accent wall, or conversion of an existing space, we work to meticulously provide a technically correct, climate-controlled wine environment, and a passionate team of experts to help you best cellar, store, and manage your collection.
Custom Wine Cellar in a High-rise Apartment
We’ll work with you to create a solution that meets both your storage requirements and design preferences.
From transforming compact closets to constructing wine showcases accommodating thousands of bottles, we collaborate with you to create unique wine cellars and wine rooms that reflect your individual preferences.
Over the years, our expertise has led us to create impeccably crafted and visually stunning wine rooms throughout greater Houston, Corpus Christi, Boerne, Round Rock, Brenham, Alamo Heights, Austin, Blanco, Dripping Springs, Crystal Beach and more.
Turn-key Means Responsible and Accountable
We perform the work and take responsibility for the three most important aspects of the wine feature.
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The thermal barrier is the most important component of the wine room since the Houston area is in a “Hot Humid Climate” zone and all of Texas is experiencing longer and hotter summers.
We install the correct thermal barriers on all walls, the floor, and the ceiling. This includes the necessary insulation and air & vapor barriers.
We work with TONER Home Matters to stay aware of the latest developments in residential thermal barriers and bring them in as consultants when necessary.
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We select the type of equipment best suited for the space, size it correctly, and make sure it is installed so the entire room is cooled evenly.
Our equipment can be serviced on-site and has a dead band of 1° F.
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The fun part of the process! This phase involves iterations until your desired outcome is achieved.
Our selection of racking types and materials enables you to have the wine room of your dreams.
Our Racking and Refrigeration Approach
When considering the creative elements of your wine room, we are product agnostic. We work with you in identifying the perfect racking style and materials that align with your preferences. Whether it's wood, metal, acrylic, glass, or a fusion of these elements, we cater to your requirements.
For the refrigeration system, however, we are very particular. We approach its design with meticulous attention, ensuring the finest available product is selected.
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FAQ’s
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The following factors are some of the things that should be part of the discussion when planning the type of refrigeration equipment to be used in the wine room.
Can the equipment be serviced onsite?
Does the system have strong enough throw to cool the entire space?
Is the interior component installed so it can be accessed for service?
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The exterior component of a split system needs to have plenty of open air around it and be be out of direct sunlight if possible.
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Greater Houston is in a “Hot Humid Climate” zone and is seeing consistently hotter and longer summers. This increases the need to insure the wine room envelope is designed and implemented correctly.
One reason is to insure the wine room is problem free. The long periods of heat over 95 degrees puts significant strain on the wine room refrigeration and as well as any walls of the wine room that are on exterior walls of the house.
Another reason is to insure work on the wine room envelope is part of the whole house envelope planning.
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Different types of wine room refrigeration have different levels of air throw. It’s important that the equipment you install has the necessary throw to cool the entire space evenly.
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If a ducted system is used, it’s vital that the ducts be in the envelope. If not, they need to be heavily insulated or they will sweat.
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If the cold air coming out of the interior unit is pointed right at the glass walls and is close enough, the cold air hitting the glass could cause a dew point. Dew point usually means condensation which is not good.
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It’s a very good question and the answer is complicated.
NCV has significant experience with correctly installing the wine room envelope and we bring in THM to consult if necessary.
Our recommendation is to have a discussion with your builder and architect to address your concerns and then make the decision.