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Technical

Spiral Cellars
Where to install.

A Spiral Cellar can be installed in any ground or basement floor of a property and in certain situations can even be installed on the first floor . It can be sited in any room including a kitchen, living room, garage, conservatory, dining room, garden room, outbuilding or study.

Fitted with a discreet climate control system that creates and maintains ideal temperature and humidity conditions, you can be confident that wine stored in a Spiral Cellar will be kept in conditions ideal for long-term wine cellaring . No more premature ageing or oxidation from dried-out corks. No vibration to disturb its delicate ageing process. No risk of it breaking down.  Just pure cellaring perfection.

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Where should I install my Spiral Cellar?

A Spiral Cellar must be located where there is natural ground immediately beneath it. There are two options for this:

In the ground: The cellar should be sunk into the bottom floor of the property.
Above the ground:  The cellar should be founded on the bottom floor of the property with access from the floor above.

 

 

 

Your contractor will need to provide a structural waterproof circular box with a 2.5m internal diameter. Depending on the depth of the cellar, the cylinder will need to be 2.1m-2.6m below floor level. We can provide construction guidelines for the structural cylinder.

To achieve optimum cooling, the Spiral Cellar should be positioned within 12m of the proposed chiller location. The chiller is a climate control unit, ideally cited in a nearby garage or plant room, from which we run small diameter pipework to the cellar. Where there is no obvious location for the chiller, we can advise on alternative locations for the chiller. No services, such as hot water pipes, should run across the cellar area or climate control pipe run as they will have a direct impact upon the performance of the cellar.

Certain factors should be considered when deciding the location of a Spiral Cellar.  We can discuss these with you to help you find the optimal position.

 

What if I live in an area with a high water table?

Our cellar’s are typically not deep enough to extend below the water table in Dubai, however all of our cellars are installed within a waterproof structural concrete box. This ensures there is no risk of water ingress or uplift.

What if I have running sand in the area?

All of our cellar’s are installed within a structural concrete box which will have the capacity to resist loading from adjacent sand. We will work with your contractor and engineer to provide advice on the design and installation of the box prior to the cellar installation, taking into consideration any local geotechnical conditions. 

Waterproof structural circular box
Installed cellar during install phase
Completed installation

Cellar sizes

The Spiral Cellars is available in 2 different depths, offering different storage capacities.

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DEPTH 2m 2.5m
Colours Limestone White or Pebble Grey Limestone White or Pebble Grey
Finish Filled or Unfilled Filled or Unfilled
Bottle Count Ideal for 200 – 1000 bottles Ideal for 300 – 1300 bottles
Excavation Diameter 2500mm 2500mm
Required chamber internal diameter  2300mm 2300mm
Required chamber internal depth from FFL   2120mm 2630mm
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Wine cellar door sizes

Whether you want a spectacular showcase glass wine cellar door or a concealed hideaway, your wine cellar door is the key to getting the right look and feel. And we have a wide variety of styles and shapes to choose from…

Glass

Retractable door trade
Retractable Glass Door
Style: Glass
Length: 1820mm
Opening mechanism: Motorised with wall-mounted switch
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Hinged Round Door
Style: Glass
Length: 1584mm
Opening mechanism: Motorised with wall-mounted switch
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Half Round Door
Style: Glass
Length: 1584mm
Width: 892mm
Opening mechanism: Motorised with wall-mounted switch
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Rectangular Door
Style: Glass
Length: 1584mm
Width: 892mm
Opening mechanism: Motorised with wall-mounted switch

Timber & Tile

Standard Trap Door
Standard Door
Style: Timber
Length: 1500mm
Width: 900mm
Opening mechanism: Motorised with wall-mounted switch
Reinforced trap door for garage use
Reinforced Door
Style: Timber
Length: 1500mm
Width: 900mm
Opening mechanism: Motorised with wall-mounted switch

Concealed Doors

White Spiral Cellar with recessed trap door (1) RT
Timber
Style: Timber
Length: 1500mm
Width: 900mm
Depth of door recess: 18mm for timber, laminate and engineered wood floors
Opening mechanism: Motorised with wall-mounted switch
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Standard Tiles
Style: Tiles
Length: 1500mm
Width: 900mm
Depth of door recess: 17mm for tiles up to 12mm thick
Opening mechanism: Motorised with wall-mounted switch
Style:
Heavy Tiles
Style: Heavy Tiles
Length: 1500mm
Width: 900mm
Depth of door recess: 25mm for tiles up to 20mm thick
Opening mechanism: Motorised with wall-mounted switch

When to install.

Incorporating a Spiral Cellar at the construction stage of a new building or extension is the most cost-efficient and least-disruptive method.

We are also wholly accustomed to retro-fits in an existing space. Installing a Spiral Cellar involves much less upheaval than digging out a whole basement – and there’s no need to move out.

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For new build, extension or refurbishment projects

Ideally suited for a Kit or Fit Installation

Any required excavation for the Spiral Cellar is usually best dug at the early stages of the building programme, whilst a mechanical digger is on site and access is easiest. If site access is tight, the hole can be dug by hand.

Once any required excavation is complete your contractor will need to install a waterproof structural cylinder with a 2.5m internal diameter. The cylinder will need to be sunk to a depth of between 2.1 to 2.6m below floor level depending on the depth of the cellar. We can provide construction guidelines for the structural cylinder.

The slab above should be poured to the outside of the structural cylinder.

The cellar should be installed between the first and second fix stage of the build.

If installing a cellar between the ground and first floor, excavation is not required.

For retro-fit installations (installing into a finished room)

Ideally suited to a Fit Installation

Any required excavation for the Spiral Cellar is easiest when done with a mechanical digger but if site access is tight, the hole can also be dug by hand.

Once excavation is complete, your contractor will need to install a structural waterproof cylinder with a 2.5m internal diameter. The cylinder will need to be sunk to a depth of between 2.1 to 2.6m below floor level, depending on the cellar depth. We can provide construction for the structural cylinder.

The slab above should be poured to the outside of the structural cylinder.

The cellar can be installed at any point once the structure is prepared.

If installing a cellar between the ground and first floor, excavation is not required.

 

 

 

Installation
options.

We have two installation options to cater for your individual needs

Kit

 

  • You or your contractor buy a Kit from us which the contractor will then install.
  • The contractor excavates any necessary hole for the cellar and constructs a waterproof structural box.
  • The Kit has been specifically designed to enable a competent construction team to independently install a Spiral Cellar, even without having any prior cellar knowledge or experience.
  • The cellar is supplied in modular format and installed with the aid of a detailed installation manual.
  • Remote project management support is provided throughout the whole project.
  • Climate control is installed by a Spiral Cellars registered installer.
  • The cellar structure does not come with a warranty. The door motor has a 1 year warranty.
Fit

 

  • You or your contractor order a Spiral Cellar.
  • The contractor excavates any necessary hole for the cellar and constructs a waterproof structural box.
  • A Spiral Cellars team will lead the cellar installation.
  • The contractor should provide 3 construction workers to undertake unskilled cellar installation work.
  • Spiral Cellars provide the cellar and door.
  • The contractor provides bulk construction materials.
  • The contractor manages any required approvals or calculations.
  • Project management support is provided throughout the whole project.
  • Climate control is installed by a Spiral Cellars registered installer.
  • The cellar will have a 5-year standard warranty with a 2-year warranty on the door motor.

 

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What’s included with each install option?

Service Kit Fit
Excavation and installation of waterproof structural box handled by Contractor Contractor
Location approved by Spiral Cellars technical team Included Included
Required approvals and structural calculations obtained by Contractor Contractor
Access to Spiral Cellars project manager Remote access On site
Cellar structure installed by Contractor Spiral Cellars team leads installation with the assistance of 3 contractor labourers
Climate control installed by Spiral Cellars registered installer Spiral Cellars registered installer
Finishing and decorating handled by Contractor. Allow 2 days for competent decorator to complete filling & painting Spiral Cellars
Electrical works within cellar (inc LEDs) handled by Contractor Spiral Cellars
Electrical works external to cellar handled by Contractor Spiral Cellars team directs your site electrician
Door installed by Contractor Spiral Cellars
Warranty None on cellar, 1 year on door motor only 5 years on cellar, 2 years on door motor
Payment terms 10% deposit
90% 14 days prior to shipping
(Shipping typically takes 30 days)		 10% deposit
60% 14 days prior to shipping(Shipping typically takes 30 days)20% prior to installation
10% on installation
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FAQs.

How are your cellars cooled? 

All of our cellars are fitted with a water cooled climate control system to ensure your wines are stored at the optimum temperature. We will work with your contractor to design and plan locations for the external chiller unit which is normally best housed in a plant room or garage space. Our registered climate control installer will then complete the installation at the same time as the cellar is installed.

My engineer has suggested that the property foundations will need to be underpinned or taken as deep as the cellar.

You don’t need to worry about adapting or enhancing existing foundations. All of our cellars are installed within a structural concrete box which will have the capacity to resist loadings from adjacent foundations. We will work with your contractor and engineer to provide advice on the design and installation of the box prior to the cellar installation.

How do you deal with high water tables?

Our cellars are typically not deep enough to extend below the water table in Dubai, however all of our cellars are installed within a waterproof structural concrete box. This ensures there is no risk of water ingress or uplift.

 

I’m specifying a cellar for my client. How can I find out more about the installation details?

We have a technical manual specially designed for trade professionals. Alternatively, we offer a RIBA – and BIID – approved CPD seminar that outlines the technical structure of the cellar and details the installation process.

How is the approvals and regulations process handled?

We will work with your contractor to ensure that all necessary approvals and permissions are obtained for the installation of the cellar.

 

 

UnSpiral Cellars
The system in detail.

All principal UnSpiral Cellar components are made in our own factory in the UK from modular white precast limestone GR concrete. There are 38 different component options for you to create your perfect UnSpiral Cellar. The dimensions of each UnSpiral Cellar component are listed on the following pages to help you plan your design.

Do you need help planning your UnSpiral Cellar?

For a small fee, fully redeemable against your UnSpiral Cellar order, we can design the best UnSpiral Cellar arrangement for your needs and space. To use the design service, we require floor plans, photographs and accurate height, width and depth measurements of your space along with details of any obstructions.

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How you plan your UnSpiral Cellar
STAGE PROCESS
1. Measure the space Start by accurately measuring your space including wall widths and heights. Note and measure the locations of any obstructions like windows, cornices, power sockets. Note: walls may not be straight so measure in several place and at several heights, measure around any obstructions and if any measurements are inconsistent work to the shortest.
2. Floor plinth layout Begin with the width and lengths of your space. Start with the UnSpiral Floor Plinth components to lay out our space in plan.
3. Set the height Next, calculate the number of bin rows required for the height of your space, remembering to also add the depth of the plinths and any pelmet uplighting required.
4. Design each wall Once you have defined the edges you can fully design each wall in elevation, adjusting types of bin and plinth as you go until you have the design that fits your needs.
5. Send it to us Lastly, send us your design and your list of estimated component quantities. Once you’ve prepared your configuration, a member of our team will then check it and take your order.

 

 

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UnSpiral Cellars
Components.

Categories
U1 - Standard Bin
U1 – Standard Bin

Our Standard Bin component for laying down wine bottles. It can also be used for standing up bottles such as spirits.

Bottle Capacity:

18 Bordeaux or 12 Champagne

Width:
434mm
Height:
355mm
Depth:
340mm
Weight (unladen):
30.3kg
Weight (when full):
+ up to 25.2kg of wine
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U1L – Standard Bin + Lighting

With concealed LED lighting our Standard Bin component becomes a feature. It can also be used along with our Single Bottle and our 4-Bottle Display Wedges to create an angled bottle display.

Bottle Capacity:

18 Bordeaux or 12 Champagne

Width:
434mm
Height:
355mm
Depth:
340mm
Weight (unladen):
30.7kg
Weight (when full):
+ up to 25.2kg of wine
U2 - Half Bin
U2 – Half Bin

Half the width of a Standard Bin, the half bin is good space filler and ideal for storing ‘bin-end’ wines and spirits.

Bottle Capacity:

6-8 Bordeaux

Width:
217mm
Height:
355mm
Depth:
340mm
Weight (unladen):
20.2kg
Weight (when full):
+ up to 11.2kg of wine
U2L - Half Bin + Lighting
U2L – Half Bin + Lighting

With concealed LED lighting our half bin becomes a feature. It can also be used along with the Single Bottle Wedge to highlight special bottles as an angled display.

Bottle Capacity:

6-8 Bordeaux

Width:
217mm
Height:
355mm
Depth:
340mm
Weight (unladen):
20.4kg
Weight (when full):
+ up to 11.2kg of wine
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U3 – Double Bin

A double width version of a Standard Bin which can store up to 3 cases of loose bottles or a 12 case on its side. It can also be used with Single Bottle Wedges as dividers to organise split vintages and to display large format bottles label facing.

Bottle Capacity:

36 Bordeaux or 1 x 12 case on its side

Width:
868mm
Height:
355mm
Depth:
340mm
Weight (unladen):
50.6kg
Weight (when full):
+ up to 50.4kg of wine
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U3L – Double Bin + Lighting

With concealed LED lighting our double width bin becomes a feature which can store up to 3 cases of loose bottles. It can be used with Single Bottle Wedges as dividers to organise split vintages and to display large format bottles label facing. It can also accommodate a 12 case on its side.

Bottle Capacity:

36 Bordeaux or 1 x 12 boxed case on its side

Width:
868mm
Height:
355mm
Depth:
340mm
Weight (unladen):
51.3kg
Weight (when full):
+ up to 50.4kg of wine
U4 - Corner Bin
U4 – Corner Bin

A narrower version of a Standard Bin for use in corners where a wall with a counter meets another wall with or without a counter. It is also a good space filler that can store up to 13 loose bottles.

Bottle Capacity:

13 Bordeaux

Width:
340mm
Height:
355mm
Depth:
340mm
Weight (unladen):
26kg
Weight (when full):
+ up to 16.8kg of wine
U4L - Corner Bin + Lighting
U4L – Corner Bin + Lighting

With concealed LED lighting our corner bin becomes a feature. A narrower version of a Standard Bin for use in corners where a wall with a counter meets a wall with or without a counter.

Bottle Capacity:

13 Bordeaux

Width:
340mm
Height:
355mm
Depth:
340mm
Weight (unladen):
26.3kg
Weight (when full):
+ up to 16.8kg of wine
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Delivery
and installation.

Delivery

 

Delivery of an UnSpiral Cellar is a kerbside, palleted delivery of all materials required to build your cellar.

If you have opted for installation by our Spiral Cellars Installation Team, we will unload your delivery and carry it to the installation location. If you are arranging your own installation you must organise your own labour to carry the materials from the delivery point. Please note that the component material is soft and great care should be taken to avoid damage to edges and corners.

Installation

 

DIY or full service… choose from two ways to install your UnSpiral Cellar.

After you’ve finalised the design of your UnSpiral Cellar configuration we’ll check it against your room measurements and any other information you send us before confirming your order. We then offer two options for fitting:

Fit it yourself with an UnSpiral Cellar.

We’ll deliver your UnSpiral Cellar with detailed installation instructions. You’ll need to arrange your own installation labour. This is a good option if you have an ongoing renovation or build project and would like to use your own build team. Within that team, you will need skilled fitters used to working cleanly with soft concrete, a decorator and an electrician. You may also require a plumber if you are also ordering climate control.

Or select our Installed UnSpiral Cellar Kit.

After delivery, one of our expert installation teams will arrive to fully fit your UnSpiral Cellar, including any lighting and climate control. Any walling, insulation, flooring and power supply work must be completed before we arrive. Any other lighting, decorating, glass doors etc. should be organised once we have completed our work. You should ensure that any contractors undertaking post-installation work within the room take care not to damage the UnSpiral Cellar or mark the finishes.

UnSpiral Cellars
FAQs

How many bottles can you fit in one module?

There are 3 sizes of wine bin – standard, half and double. Wine bottle sizes vary but a Standard Bin module will store 12 bottles of Dom Perignon or up to 18 bottles of Bordeaux. A half bin module will store up 6 bottles of Bordeaux and a double bin up to 36 bottles of Bordeaux.

Can I store magnums and unusual shaped bottles in my UnSpiral Cellar?

Magnums can easily be accommodated in UnSpiral Cellar modules, but the bottle cap may protrude slightly past the face of the bin. Larger bottles can be stored sideways in a double width bin to show the label using our bottle saddles. Both wine and spirit bottles can also be stored upright in the bins if required, ideal for any retail application.

What kind of maintenance is required for an UnSpiral Cellar?

The UnSpiral Cellar components are made from maintenance-free limestone-based concrete. Once installed it just requires occasional dusting with a damp cloth or cleaning with non-caustic detergent and water. Any marks or spill marks can be easily sanded out.

How long does it take to assemble an UnSpiral Cellar?

In most instances, a standard size UnSpiral wine room can be assembled in assembled in 2-3 days by one of our installation teams depending upon access and site conditions. Smaller arrangements take considerably less time to install. Typically, the lighting and finishing follows on a different day to the install assembly. If you are having climate control installed in your UnSpiral Cellar, this should be undertaken prior to the cellar installation and will require a survey by the climate control installer. It is recommended that the climate control survey is undertaken, and the solution confirmed prior to your UnSpiral Cellar order in case of any required changes.

Can magnums be stored in an UnSpiral Cellar ?

Magnums can be stored either laid flat in any sized UnSpiral bin or placed on pegs in a display bin. Single and 4-bottle display wedges are not suitable for magnum storage.

What if the UnSpiral doesn’t fit in the space when it arrives?

It is your responsibility to order the correct modules and in the correct quantity. Provided your configuration plans have been checked by our team before ordering, this shouldn’t happen. If a mistake does happen, simply return or exchange any unwanted components. You will have to pay for packaging and transport plus any difference in cost should the replacement pieces cost more than the original order. Any pieces to be exchanged/returned need to arrive with us undamaged and suitable for resale.

Can I paint my UnSpiral to match the room?

The UnSpiral Cellar is only available in white limestone finish but it can be painted any colour using antifungal grade paints that are suitable for concrete. Please note that this is not a service we offer.

Will the UnSpiral Cellar be installed for me or can I buy it as kit to install myself?

The UnSpiral Cellar is available either as a fully installed product, with installation undertaken by one of our teams of qualified installers, or as a kit. If purchased as a kit, installation is arranged by yourself and carried out by an independent build team.

How heavy are the individual pieces? Does this have an impact on where it can go?

The UnSpiral Cellar is made from solid limestone concrete and the individual pieces are very heavy. The double bin is the heaviest single component and weighs 52.4kg. All nominal component weights and nominal bottle-laden weights are noted in the technical section. It is important that you check that your type of floor is suitable to take the loading of the UnSpiral Cellar plus the weight of wine. Solid concrete floors are most suitable. If in doubt, consult a qualified structural engineer.

Does an UnSpiral Cellar have to be located on a ground or basement floor?

The UnSpiral Cellar can be located anywhere, on any floor and in any type of building provided the floor structure is strong enough to support its weight and the weight of the wine. In all instances, we strongly advise checking flooring strength with a qualified building professional or structural engineer before ordering.

Will the bottles roll around?

The standard wine bin is quite narrow with parallel sides allowing them to house 4 wide Champagne or 5 wide Bordeaux bottles. When filled 5 wide, bottles won’t roll. For smaller bin end quantities, the half bins are ideal. Larger double width bins take more bottles but we suggest using one of the bottle display wedges as a bookend so that mixed cases can be easily segregated in a single bin without bottles rolling.

Will you deliver to the location in the home where I want my wine cellar or do I have to move the delivery myself?

If we are installing your UnSpiral Cellar for you, we will unpack and move your delivery. If you are buying as a kit, it will be a kerbside delivery and you must arrange your own labour to unpack and move the delivery pallets.

How do the individual pieces fit together?

The UnSpiral Cellar pieces are very stable and simply sit snuggly on top of or beside each other, held under their own weight. It is important that they are set level from the plinth upwards row by row. Each component is bonded to the next and each second row is secured from the back to the wall behind. There is no danger of the components moving or toppling over.

Does the room need to be prepared in any way prior to installing an UnSpiral Cellar?

The UnSpiral Cellar can fit directly into any existing basement or garage. It just needs to sit on a perfectly level floor of a suitable structure and in front of a wall to tie back to, so do check this before delivery. If you are installing the UnSpiral Cellar in a climate-controlled environment, the room will likely need to be insulated and vapour controlled prior to installation. This may change the measurements of your room, so we advise this is confirmed before you order your UnSpiral Cellar.

Get in touch

Office

Spiral Cellars Ltd (Head office),
11 Hawkins Drive,
Cheslyn Hay,
Cannock,
WS11 0XT.

Telephone

(+44) 20 3815 3329

Email

info@spiralcellars.com

Press enquiries

fiona.love@spiralcellars.com

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