Four Essential Winery Design Tips to Start Off Right

Wine has a beautiful history in Northern California that spans centuries and generations of local families. The expansive history of wine creation is marked with discoveries in design and construction that have been learned over years. Starting out in this industry is a major plunge, but using the best information can help get you started on the right foot.

A design-build firm can help you explore different winery design ideas. These experts understand the principles of winery design build in Sonoma County and help their clients make informed decisions during different stages of construction. Let’s explore just four of the most essential winery design tips to help get you started on your journey.

1. Create a Layout

The right winery layout will allow people to move easily while transporting extremely large and heavy equipment. When creating your winery layout, think about where every piece of equipment will go and how you will get it moved. Also make sure there is provision for adequate drainage.

The perfect layout design will allow workers to perform tasks without going back and forth between different stations. A good layout can even help to ensure workers do not miss any steps in their processes accidentally, which could ruin an entire batch. These large designs are part of the jobs commercial builders handle.

2. Choose the Right Flooring

Look for a long-lasting, aesthetically appealing, and durable flooring material. Your flooring should be tough enough to withstand everyday wear and tear. Opt for a floor made from a non-porous, antimicrobial material that can resist staining. Make sure to select a design-build contractor with experience in winery construction, like Holly Construction.

Wine-making equipment can weigh up to several tons so heavy-duty flooring that does not buckle under the substantial weight is a must. If you plan to install flooring directly above concrete, provide a vapor barrier before laying down any flooring material.

Your floor should be corrosion and moisture-resistant. Ease of maintenance is another important factor to consider when choosing the floor for your winery.

3. Install the Right Drain System

We recommend installing a grateless system for your drainage. With a grateless system, you don’t have to install a grate covering to prevent people from tipping or larger objects from falling into the channel. With the technology in modern commercial construction, many systems come pre-sloped and pre-assembled. This simplifies installation. Look for a system made from food-grade stainless steel. Your drain system should be able to handle up to Class F loads.

4. Use Quality Insulation

We cannot emphasize enough the importance of good insulation. Maintaining specific temperatures within your winery is critical to the wine-making process. When temperatures fluctuate, it hinders the fermentation process, setting back your production and, in a worst-case scenario, destroying potential product.

With subpar insulation, you also will end up paying more in heating and cooling costs. High energy bills will add to the overall cost of running your winery.

Holly Construction – Building Your Winery

Are you planning to build a winery but do not know where to start? Holly Construction can help. We have an in-depth understanding of the principles of winery design build in Sonoma County. No matter how intricately complex your project is, we will develop a design that perfectly caters to your needs. To schedule an appointment with one of our professionals, call 707-541-0700 or contact Holly Construction today.