Construction Terms
Wine Cellar Construction Terms
Following is a list of wine cellar construction terms we’ll use when talking to you about the construction of your custom wine cellar. Many are standard construction terms, but several are wine cellar specific.
15° Display Level
A single row of display bottles tilted 15° on individual racking
Base Moulding
Base moulding is designed to be applied to the bottom of racking without interfering with bottle storage
Beam Support
Solid wood beam that adds structure to support racking above
Built-up Crown
Multiple part crown moulding
CAD
Computer Aided Design – computer program we use to create your cellar design
Casings
Trim surrounding wine cellar doors and windows
Crown Moulding
A sculpted style top moulding
Curved Corners
True radius curve option for (90°) corner storage of individual bottles
Diamond Bin
Bulk storage option with “diamond” shaped pattern
Diamond Bin Face Trim
Trim applied to the face of a diamond bin to cover the intersect pieces and add more stability
Diamond Cube
Bulk storage option that is modular, stackable, square
Double Deep
Depth of a wine rack that equals two bottles
Filler Strip
Solid wood strips most often used to join or fill in between racks and for a seamless look and custom fit
High Reveal Display Level
Custom racking to display bottles at 15° angle; this is typically a 4 bottle high reveal but can also be a three bottle high reveal
Individual Rack
The main (and most common) building block of any wine cellar where each bottle has its own slot
Kit Racking
Pre-designed modular racking in fixed sizes with minimal on site assembly
Low Reveal Display Level
Custom racking to display bottles at 15° angle; this is a 2 bottle high reveal
Magnum Rack
Individual rack with openings large enough to accommodate magnum sized bottles
Mahogany
A naturally rot-resistant tropical hard wood species found along the equator in South America, Africa and South East Asia
Quarter Round Display
Fixed (non-adjustable) shelves used to provide a custom end cap to racking
Radius Arch
Built-in wood arch over a counter top
Rectangular Bin
Adjustable shelves for bin storage, typically one case per shelf
Redwood Heartwood
Historically the wood used in cellars because of its resistance to moisture in typical high humidity environments
Single Deep
The depth of a wine rack equal to one bottle
Stemware Rack
Racking accessory that hangs wine glasses by their stems
Table Top
Finished solid wood top
Through-wall Cooling Unit
Cooling unit that is installed as an air conditioner
Toe Kick
Quarter-round moulding placed in front of base moulding
Vertical Display Rack
Fixed shelves for individual bottles oriented to a side view
Water-based Stain
A non-solvent based stain or top coat
Waterfall
Individual bottle racking with graduated change in height
Wood Case
Adjustable shelves used for wood case storage
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4931 NE 37th Ave, Portland, OR 97211
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