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Vapor Barrier
Vapor Barrier is REQUIRED to prevent the intrusion of water vapor, which keeps the
cellar at the correct temperature and humidity. Six-mm plastic sheeting, recommended, is
applied to the warm side of the cellar walls. The vapor barrier must be applied to the
outside walls and ceiling. If it is impossible to reach the outside, then the plastic must be
applied from within the cellar. The most common method is to wrap the entire interior,
leaving the plastic loose in the stud cavity so the insulation can be placed between each
stud. Insulation is installed before the vapor barrier. All of the walls and ceiling must be
wrapped in plastic for a complete vapor barrier.
In areas of high humidity, such as Southern and Gulf States, the vapor barrier will
prevent infiltration of warm moist air. The moist air can cause mold to form, and standing
water in drain pans promote microbial and fungal growth that cause unpleasant odors and
indoor air quality problems. If mold is found, remove it immediately and sanitize that
portion of the unit.
Ducting
The WhisperKOOL Extreme Series is designed so it can also be used with external
ductwork connections. Ducting for the WhisperKOOL Extreme is sold in kits for each
individual unit. Different kits are available to suit your specific needs. The number of
duct kits you require will depend on your layout. Follow installation instructions
carefully. Poorly or incorrectly installed ducts can degrade the performance of your unit
dramatically.
How to Build a Wine Cellar Instructional Video
Vinothèque Wine Cellars has a construction tutorial available on line at our website
www.vinotheque.com or you can call 1-800-343-9463 and contact our
Customer Service (ext. 740) or Sales Department (ext. 730) for information on how to
obtain a DVD version. This tutorial will walk you through the steps of constructing a
properly built wine cellar and the installation of our WhisperKOOL product line.
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