| 1. | If the room is
on a concrete slab:
a. The floor must be as level as possible.
b. The concrete floor must be treated with waterproof sealer. |
| 2. | Walls need to
be constructed of 2x4 or 2x6 studs. All corners must be squared using
the 3-4-5 method to square walls. (See figure 1 below)
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| 3. | Walls will
need 2x6 nailers between studs, below top plate and above sill plate to
anchor racking. (This step not needed if using plywood sheeting.
See #
13 ) |
| 4. | There are to
be NO electrical outlets or switches where racks are to be installed.
Exceptions are listed below - Existing wall with electrical outlets
and switches will be eliminated on a case-by-case basis. As a last
resort, switch will be placed on outside wall next to entry door.
Preferably, the customer should contact their electrical contractor to
move/install any outlets and switches
- If installing Lighting for High-Reveal
racking, Archway, etc. the final drawing indicating ultimate placement
of electrical outlets must be complete prior to installation of
electrical outlets.
- If installing refrigeration systems
such as Breezaire, the final drawing indicating ultimate placement of
refrigeration unit and electrical outlets must be complete prior to
installation of electrical outlets.
- If installing Split Refrigeration
System, the final drawing must indicate the ultimate placement of
evaporator and thermostat.
- If installing Split Air Handler
System, the final drawing must indicate the ultimate placement of
supply air duct, return air duct and thermostat.
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| 5. | Any recessed
"Can Lighting" must be thermally fused so the insulation and vapor
barrier can be wrapped around "Can Lighting". |
| 6. | All lighting
must be a minimum of 16" at "Can Light" cover from wall for single deep
racking. And a minimum of 28" at "Can Light" cover for double deep
racking. (See figure 2 below)
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| 7. | All finished
soffits for single deep racking without lighting must be a minimum of
16". And double deep racking without lighting must be a minimum of 28".
(See figure 3 below)
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| 8. | All finished
soffits for single deep racking with lighting must be a minimum of 16" +
diameter of "Can Light" cover + 2". Double deep racking with lighting
must be a minimum of 28" + diameter of " Can light" cover + 2". (See
figure 4 below)
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| 9. | All finished
soffits for radius racking. (See figure 5 below)
(Figure 5)  |
| 10. | All walls and
ceilings must have a 6 mil minimum vapor barrier "on the warm side" of
the walls and ceilings. |
| 11. | All walls must
be insulated with a minimum of R-13 regardless of existing conditions. |
| 12. | All ceilings
must be insulated with a minimum of R-19 regardless of existing
conditions. |
| 13. | Ideally, 1/2"
plywood sheeting will be secured to all walls after electrical rough in
and insulation to anchor racking. (This step not needed if using nailers
between studs. See Figure 3). |
| 14. | Install
moisture resistant drywall. - Drywall must be installed a maximum
1/8" above sub-flooring.
- Drywall to be finished and painted
(exterior primer and paint) in its entirety with no unfinished areas.
This includes areas normally left unpainted where baseboards would
have been placed.
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| 15. | Tile floor
must be snug to finished drywall and 3/16"- 5/16" maximum space for wood
floors |
| 16. | No "baseboard"
or "toe-kick" molding to be installed to walls. (Baseboard and toe-kick
will be installed to the racking). |
| 17. | Door,
sidelights and windows must be exterior grade. - Door must have full-weather seal
around perimeter and sweep.
- Doors with glass must have thermo pane
glass.
- All must be insulated between jamb and
studs.
- Existing exterior windows must be
insulated and covered. Glass allows light to enter the cellar, which
is detrimental to proper wine storage.
- If you have exterior windows that you
want to keep in the cellar, they must be double- insulated glass and
well-insulated and caulked around frame.
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| 18. | Remove
existing whole-house HVAC vents in the room. Existing HVAC should be
permanently sealed. Customer should contact their HVAC contractor for
advice. |
| 19 | Measurements
of cellar walls and finish floor to ceiling height for custom racking
must be exact. All custom racking are built to your measurements and
cannot be returned. So double-check your measurements. - Wall width should be measured at the bottom, center and top and
provide the smallest measurement. Identify each wall. (A wall, B wall,
C wall, D wall, etc. See Figure 6.)
 - Ceiling height should be measured in all corners and center of all
walls and provide the minimum and maximum measurements. If your
measurements vary more than 1" you should consider using a platform
base to level up your racks properly and have your crown molding fit
tight to ceiling for a better look. (See figure 7 below)
(Figure 7)
 - Any walls that bump out, or in to form
a pocket should be measured from corner bead to corner bead (outside
the pocket) and wall to wall (inside pocket) using the smallest
measurement. (See figure 7)
- Racking should stop 2 to 3 inches from
door casing so racking won't interfere with door casing. (3 ½ " door
casing).
- Racking should stop 2 to 3 inches from
existing light switch next to door that could not be removed.
- Racking should stop 2 to 3 inches from
existing thermostat.
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