A wine cellar door isn’t just a regular door with a wine rack behind it. It needs a continuous thermal break, a triple-gasket seal, and insulated glass rated for the temperature differential between the cellar and the surrounding room.
How we build ours
- Fully thermally broken frame — polyamide strut between interior and exterior steel
- Triple-pane or argon-filled dual-pane insulated glass
- Silicone compression gasket at head, jambs, and sill
- Automatic door bottom that drops when the door closes
- Vapor barrier between frame and rough opening
Temperature performance
Built and installed correctly, our wine doors hold a 20°F differential with less than 1% condensation risk. We test each install by leaving a temperature and humidity meter on the door for 24 hours before handing it over.
Finishes
Most wine doors get clear low-iron glass so the collection is the feature. The steel frame is typically matte black or graphite to let the bottles carry the color. Custom wrought-iron detailing (scrollwork, initials, vineyard motifs) is available.
Planning
Because wine rooms are usually part of a larger finish-out, we schedule the door measure after HVAC and insulation are done but before drywall finish so the jamb is set cleanly against the rough opening.
Specifications
| Frame Material | 14-gauge thermally broken steel |
|---|---|
| Glass | Dual or triple-pane insulated low-iron |
| Seal System | Silicone compression + auto door bottom |
| Temp Rating | 20°F differential sustained |
| Finish | Matte black / graphite most common |
| Warranty | 10-year finish, 25-year structural |
| Lead Time | 10–14 weeks |
