One of our clients had his wines stored in a room where there was absolutely no insulation. He just found out that many of his expensive wines were already damaged and will be put to waste. He contacted us and told us about how his worst nightmare as a wine collector had come true!
Surely, you do not want this to happen to your wine collection, right? So, do your research, start investing, and get help from contractors and dealers of the wine cellar cooling expert US Cellar Systems. With our extensive network and vetting process, we give you the security of working with the best companies that utilize our specialized cooling systems. We’ve been able to connect with companies who have quality that we can trust.
In California, the primary purpose of wine collectors and wine business owners investing in a climate-controlled wine cellar is to achieve optimum wine aging and protect their precious wines from damage caused by environmental factors.
One of the factors that affect the wine cellar environment is the insulation of the wine cellar. A tightly sealed and properly insulated wine cellar helps preserve the quality of the wine.
How Does Proper Insulation Help Preserve Wine?
Proper insulation prevents the escape of cold air from the cellar and the penetration of warm air into the wine room. Proper insulation, along with a tight seal, helps maintain the ideal wine cellar environment. Effective insulation also aids in sustaining the cooling efficiency of the wine cellar cooling unit. All of these benefits contribute to the preservation and enhancement of the quality of the wine.
Take note that installing an insulation system becomes insignificant without a wine cellar cooling unit California. Wine cellar cooling systems maintain the ideal temperature (around 55 degrees Fahrenheit) and humidity levels (60-70 percent) inside the cellar. These temperature and humidity levels are known to help wine achieve and maintain its optimum quality for long periods of time.
What are the different methods of insulating a wine cellar?
There are three different methods of insulating a wine cellar. These are:
- Fiberglass Batt Insulation
- Rigid Foam Board Insulation
- Spray Foam Insulation
Of the three choices, spray foam insulation is considered the best option for wine cellars.
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What is spray foam?
Spray foam is a chemical product produced by polyol resin and isocyanate. When these two components are mixed and then sprayed, they can expand 30 to 60 times its liquid volume. This property makes spray foam an excellent material for insulation with no air infiltration.
Froth-Pak – An Excellent Spray Foam Insulation Wine Cellar Product
One type of spray foam insulation wine cellar product is the Froth-Pak, which is highly recommended because of the following properties:
1. Can be used simultaneously with the rigid foam board insulation
The Froth-Pak spray foam insulation can be used simultaneously with the rigid foam board insulation especially when there are hard-to-reach areas, and you do not want to cut off pieces around internal sections. It is easily applied by just spraying around and over it.
2. Less curing time
Froth-Pak spray foam is a chemically cured foam which gives it the capability to complete the curing time in minutes. It expands, dispenses, becomes tack-free, and skins over in just 30-40 seconds.
3. Available in refillable cylinders and disposable kits
Froth-Pak Spray Foam Insulation
Froth-Pak in refillable cylinders is useful in applications requiring a large amount of foam. Disposable kits, on the other hand, are used in smaller applications.
Here are the specific uses of Froth-Pak spray foam:
- Sealant for air leakage, ventilated crawl spaces, and uninhabitable attics
- Filling cavities, cracks, gaps, and joints in the building envelope
- Roof applications: Sealing and void filling
- Commercial/residential applications: air sealing of wall, attic, electrical, mechanical and plumbing penetrations, and roof and wall junctions
Contact our Expert Technicians for your Wine Cellar Insulation Needs
US Cellar Systems is a refrigeration systems manufacturer and an expert in wine storage construction in California. It is one of our goals to install only the best and high-quality insulation systems to ensure that your wines are safe at all times. 
The rigid and spray foam insulation products for wine cellars that we recommend come from Foam Sales Group, a trusted full-service distributor of insulation products since 1978.
Consult with our experts now to discuss your wine cellar insulation needs. We will help you understand the specific requirements and processes to complete the insulation phase of your wine cellar construction.