Wine Rack Building

Build Your Own Wine Rack (In An Afternoon)
by Pankaj andy


A good drink is what even Gods enjoy and to most a good wine is the best drink in the world. The connoisseurs of wine say that to find out a good wine is to smell and taste it. Not is the case with the wine racks. It is much harder a task than that for you get to know the insulation, humidity and temperature that your wine needs besides the ambience that your wine drinker needs and lot other things.

Because of the specific requirements of the wines in terms of the humidity, etc the wine racks can be only few types in the texture although they may vary in terms of the design, the space they tae and the number of wine bottles they can hold.

For building your own wine rack the first thing that you should be sure of is that whether your walls have sufficient insulation otherwise you will lose nearly all of your good wine. A good insulation ranges from R11 to R19 depending the outer temperature, as basement cellars may need more insulation. After having an optimum insulation the next thing you should consider for building your own rack is the material. The options available are redwood, lattice, country pine and mahogany. Redwood offers a soothing look to the bar while the country pine allows an artistic environment. You can also have metal ones but they require extra care and not much can be offered in terms of designs.

For each bottle there should be a 4 to 6 inch breathing space that will help in not only easy accessibility but also for cleaning purposes. You shouldn't forget to keep the width of the rack at least 2 inch more than the length of the wine bottle although we advise around 15 inch for a single racking. There are many designs and most of them in different geometrical patterns but the best out of them is the rectangular one which is quite safe.

If you are thinking over some color, although it all depends upon the color of the walls and other surroundings, we recommend the dark ones. They give a more romantic and elegant look. Redwood and the mahogany generally do not need to be painted.

There are certain precautions that need to be considered. There should be no electrical installations where you are preparing to have your wine rack. The lighting system at the ceiling is called the can lighting and it should be around 15 inch from the wall for a single deep racking and around 28 to 30 inch for double deep racking. The doors and the windows of the bar should be properly installed so that they maintain insulation of inside from outside. The rack should not interfere with the door, window or any type of switch.

Besides the above ones there are certain racks called as counter top racks meant for a few bottles ranging from 1 to 12 and generally they are suited for a small gathering and are best kept on a table. Similarly there are certain racks which are rightly called hanging racks for they hang to the ceiling or the wall and they serve the purpose of both a show piece and a functional small rack.

Pankaj andy writes about wine rack topics.

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All About Wooden Wine Racks
by Ellen Pedersen


All About Wooden Wine Racks

The best wood wine racks need not be too expensive. And one of the best things about wooden wine racks is that you can stack one on top of another, which means you only need to buy additional racks as your wine collection grows over time.

The best wood wine racks come in all different kinds of wood. It depends on nothing more than your preferences....for example, you can purchase cedar ones, pine ones, or ones made out of fir, just to list three examples.

All About Wooden Wine Racks

Of course, all of these wood wine racks have their own distinct advantages. Cedar can be easily stained or painted in case you want to make your wooden wine racks suit a certain decor. Pine wine racks are very strong because of the close grain of the wood.

In comparison to metal wine racks, the best wood wine racks have one major advantage: wood does not conduct heat as metal can. Wine is very fickle. If you store it for long periods of time measured in months or years, heat is often conducted from the metal to the bottle, and can alter the taste of the wine unfavorably.

This is why many serious long term wine collectors stick to wood wine racks. Who wants to store precious bottles of expensive wine for a special occasion only to discover the wine's flavor has become worse, not better?

When it comes to price, a decent wood wine rack need only set you back 50 or 60 dollars and will give you much pleasure and functionality for years. If your collection becomes large, you can buy stackable ones. You can store wood wine racks in a wine cellar or right out in the open for your visual appreciation.

But make sure you store your wine away from light sources if you don't plan to drink it within a few days.

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Tradition Wine Racks

A Guide To Traditional Wine Racks
by Ellen Pedersen

Wine is a drink that has been enjoyed by humans for thousands of years. Recent archaeological finds have now even found wine dating back to almost 5,000 years in China.

Nowadays there is an amazing array of wine racks available. Wine has become a passion for millions of people. There are wooden wine racks, but now also various metal ones as well.

Some of the metal wine racks are almost works of art in their own right: fashioned in elegant spirals, or circles, or made to hang on the wall.

But, if you want traditional wine racks, then you should stick to wooden wine racks. Wood such as cedar or pine has been used effectively for hundreds of years to store precious wine.

Wooden wine racks have two distinct advantages over metal ones: first, many people are interested in stackable wine racks. This allows you to grow your wine collection over time; as you procure more wine, you simply buy another stackable unit and place it on top of the one you already have. The second advantage is that wood does not conduct heat as metal can. If you plan to store wine for prolonged periods of time to age it, you want to make sure your wine rack will not conduct heat to the bottle.

This can unfavorably affect the taste of the wine. What a same! Especially if you've been saving some bottles to open years later for a special occassion.

In short, traditional wine racks are wooden wine racks....stackable wine racks.

However, if you don't plan on storing your wine for long periods of time. And you want to purchase an artistic wine rack that is a conversation piece and display it prominently, metal wine racks are the way to go. You would be amazed at how beautiful and classy some of these metal wine racks are.

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About Metal Wine Racks

For the best metal wine racks, consider having your wine rack custom made. With a handcrafted wine rack, you can choose the size and form. Additionally, the personal care is taken to ensure your new wine rack will last for decades. Machine made wine racks can fall apart far more quickly. Many stores carry information about metal wine racks that are handcrafted by talented welders and metal workers. Buying a handcrafted wine rack adds beauty to your room while also adding specially designed storage for your bottles of wine.

When you are thinking about metal wine racks there are a few things to take into consideration. Most importantly, you must choose a budget. Even the best metal wine racks can be affordable if you have a price range to help narrow your search. Wine racks can be found for fewer than twenty dollars and go well into the thousands. Having a price range in mind will help eliminate many models that will not suit your needs.

The second most important detail to consider is the capacity you will need. Wine racks can hold dozens of bottles of wine or only one or two bottles. When searching for some of the best metal wine racks, you should know how many bottles you plan to store and if wine glass storage is necessary. If you have plenty of cupboard space for your wine glasses, then you will probably not need additional storage for your wine glasses. Do not forget that to properly store wine the wine holders should slant downward so that the cork remains moist.

Another consideration when choosing the best metal wine racks for your home are the size that will fit your room. If you have a large amount of wall space, you can easily choose a nice hanging wine rack. If floor space if not a problem, the best metal wine racks for you might be a floor model. If you have plenty of counter space, you may want information about metal wine racks designed for your table. Otherwise, you can always choose a model that hangs from your ceiling and uses the open space above your head level.

By choosing from the best metal wine racks available, you are guaranteed to get a quality rack that lasts for a lifetime. Handcrafted wine racks are built to last. Their quality cannot be topped. Do not settle for any cheap model; pick an affordable model that also contains the quality you deserve.

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