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The WCI Clean And Green Campaign: A Year-Round Project We’re All Proud Of!

Earth day was officially over weeks ago but who says we can’t have it all year round? Here at WCI, the clean and green campaign never stops and we want it to stay that way. We’ve been running several posts ever since the year opened on our eco-friendly wine cellar products so you guys might be familiar with a few of them. But since we have always believed in a dynamic approach to any wine cellar campaign, the same goes true for our clean and green activities. We’ve compiled some of the major reasons why Mother Nature would definitely be happier if you choose WCI for your wine cellar project.

1. A WCI wine cellar is guaranteed to be formaldehyde-free.

In early January, we introduced on our blog the Formaldehyde Standards For Composite Wood Products Act which is essentially a federal legislation passed on July 7, 2010. The Act prescribed regulations for the control of formaldehyde content in wood products. This includes wood products like plywood which is used mostly for the building of wine cellars. Since formaldehyde contains cancer-inducing compounds, utilizing wood products rich in the said substance is tantamount to committing suicide. Let’s say, it’s a “kill me slowly but surely” thing.

However, when you purchase your plywood and other wine cellar wood products from WCI, you won’t see any of this coming. Our cabinet-grade plywood for wine cellar and wine cellar furniture purposes comes with the Timber Products CARB Certificate. This simply means that the plywood being utilized here at WCI meets both the state and federal standards for formaldehyde content. Such certification also covers other wood varieties like Mahogany, Walnut, and Red Oak, among others. We’re also currently working on our formaldehyde certification program to extend to more of our wood species, including the less popular varieties.

2. We stick with water-based stains and custom finishes.

Stains, lacquers, and other custom finishes can really define the look of any wine cellar and we understand this as much. However, it’s a toxic fact that most stains and finishes, specifically oil-based ones, are not exactly the healthiest options. Oil-based stains and finishes contain higher levels of VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds) as compared with water-based ones. In addition, it takes far longer for oil-based stains and finishes to cure which means not just you but your wine bottles as well have longer exposure to carcinogenic compounds. With water-based stains and finishes, not only do you avoid all of these toxic effects but getting rid of them in the event that you would want to do a wine cellar makeover is less hazardous. There’s no need to use potent substances like paint thinner or remover, among others.

3. Our Redwood comes SFI-Certified.

Among all our clean and green campaigns, this has to be the one we’re always fond of mentioning in our blog posts. That’s not without good reason, of course! We’re exceptionally proud of our Redwood wine cellar products, especially since this wood specie is one of the top choices for gorgeous, custom wine cellar transformations. For this reason, we cannot help but shine the spotlight on Redwood each and every time it is utilized in a wine cellar project. Since all our Redwood products bear the SFI seal of approval, this means that we’re actually helping wine cellar enthusiasts do their part in caring for Mother Nature. Whenever they purchase our Redwood, they are assured that the wood has been harvested with minimal impact on the environment.

Our clean and green campaign has embraced even the less major areas of our wine cellar production lines. Take for example our Cork Flooring, Tumbled Stone art, Vintage Wine Barrel Tabletops, and many more. So why don’t you do your part for the environment as well and turn every day into Earth Day by purchasing all your wine cellar needs from us!

Reasons Why It Has To Be Wine Cellar Innovations

You probably can buy wine racks anywhere and with online shopping as big as it is today, it’s even easier to buy online. But hear us out just for today as we lay down the reasons why when it comes to wine racks and custom wine cellars, you can’t do better than WCI. When we’re done with our tome, we’re crossing our fingers than in one way or the other, we’ve managed to get the message across!

1. We never compromise on quality.

Manufacturing quality wine racks and building quality custom wine cellars is not just work for us. It’s a passion that fuels us every day to improve our products and services. That’s why when we create custom wine cellars, we take into account every little detail, no matter how insignificant it may seem to the uninitiated. For instance, we provide a wide range of wood choices for the wine racks but we also make it a point to educate our clientele on the top wood options. This makes it possible for them to see the difference when it comes to durability, resistance to warping and shrinking, grain patterns, and other features.

Before you purchase our racks, you can actually chat online with one of our design specialists who can apprise you with your product choice! This makes it possible to have all your queries and doubts put to rest before parting with your precious dollars. We actually give the highest assurance that you are aware of the quality of the wine cellar products you’re purchasing.

2. We keep Mother Nature safe and happy.

This is something we are really very proud of. We’re not shooting off at the mouth here but we do find it an exceptional achievement to manufacture high-quality wine cellar products that are at the same time eco-friendly. Our wine racks are crafted from wood products that bear the SFI seal of approval, particularly our Redwood. With SFI-certification under our belts, we give customers a one hundred percent guarantee that all our Redwood products were manufactured in an environmentally safe manner.

Apart from this, our cabinet-grade plywood for wine cellar furniture is officially formaldehyde-free. We’ve recently complied with the national Formaldehyde Standards for composite wood products and we’re still expanding the program to our other wood products. And last but certainly not the least, we utilize only water-based stains, lacquers, and finishes in our racks and other wine cellar furniture. Without scrimping on quality, we still do our part to keep our environment clean and green and care for our customer’s health, too!

3. We can match anyone for cost.

Indeed we can! If you still haven’t heard of our Commercial Wine Racking Guarantee, you need to get those mouse buttons clicking. We guarantee not only the quality of our products but also their prices. Our Commercial Product Price Match Guarantee easily assures customers that when they buy from us, they get nothing but the best pricing for our commercial product lines. This means that when more or less similar products are sold by other manufacturers at a lower price, we can match up to this so long as the necessary conditions concur.

4. We evolve and revolutionize!

Sure, we provide standard wine racking systems, wine cellar furniture, and accessories, but we do not just stick to the typical designs. We provide our clientele with contemporary racks, displays, and other products that can really properly define the word “custom.” For example, check out our Curvy Wine Cubes and Displays for a contemporary feel to any wine cellar. Or go vintage with a twist with our Vintage View Wine Racks! Plus, it’s worth poring over our custom wine cabinets like our Vinotheque, Wine Sentinel, and Le Cache series which are really a class all on their own. And our exquisite collection of wine cellar art is no slouch for style and elegance either.

So if you look at it, it’s not a matter of asking “Why choose WCI?” It’s more like, “Why shouldn’t you choose WCI!” Take the grand tour today and uncover even more reasons why when it comes to custom wine racks and wine cellars, it just has to be US and no one else!

What’s New With Us: Did You Miss Out?

Hey everyone! The first quarter of 2012 is nearly halfway done and we are celebrating President’s Day over here! The Year of the Dragon has gotten of to an amazing start and we owe it mostly to the patronage of our lovely clientele. For this reason, we wanted to make things bigger and better for you and your wine cellars as the year wears on. There have actually been a number of notable innovations introduced by WCI to the custom wine cellar biz. But because we always want things to be more accessible and efficient to our loyal patrons, we’re giving you a special run down of the latest stuff you might have missed out on!

Our Commercial Display Rack Guarantee

For those of you who haven’t come across this wonderful deal yet, we’re especially proud to bring it straight to you and your wine cellars. The Commercial Display Rack Guarantee covers all our commercial wine racking products in connection with providing assurance of highest product quality. We warrant our commercial wine racking items to be free from workmanship defects owing to ordinary wear and tear of everyday use for the next five years. The period of the guarantee starts the moment the item is shipped from the factory and straight to the customer. This means that when the defect is due to workmanship or account of shoddy materials, WCI will repair or replace the same at its option and everything is free of charge.

Our Commercial Product Price Match Policy

You’ve probably heard us talk about this policy a couple of times in some blog posts but we just have to put the highlights on this amazing deal. This is our way of showing just how much we value our clientele. With the Commercial Product Price Match Policy, our clients can’t get a better price for any wine cellar rack or item than they can from our store. We literally “match up” to prices of competitors for similar products in the event that they may offer lower cost for the same. Per the conditions of this policy, WCI expressly states that: “

“Wine Cellar Innovations guarantees to beat all competitors’ products of similar design and construction by 5% of any written offer on their company letterhead or invoicing that is provided.”

This means that we even guarantee the best pricing in the market on top of all the other product warranties we extend to our wonderful customers.

Our Home Builders Project

What’s this all about? We’re actually just stepping up our custom wine cellar design consultation services with yet another additional feature. The Home Builders Project is targeted towards the provision of full turn-key services for wine cellar and wine racking project needs. With this, we are able to cover practically all bases in wine cellar construction from the initial consultation stage down to the manufacturing and installation thereof. Even the miscellaneous areas like interior design and décor fitting are covered here. Moreover, installation services extend to wine cellar refrigeration, vapor barrier, and overall insulation. Check out the detailed services of this newest upgrade to our design consultation services today!

Indeed, we try our best to live up to our namesake. We’ve always believed that “innovation” should be interpreted to mean not just the introduction of fresh concepts but also reshaping old ones. Thus, while we try to come up with even better wine cellar services, we also make it a point to improve existing ones. After all, we’re not called Wine Cellar Innovations for nothing! Tune in next blog for a second “what’s new” episode on our latest wine cellar products.

Looking Back At All The Good Stuff: Thank You 2011!

This year had been something else, eh? Everything was kind of hectic but truly fulfilling in every aspect. We are just really happy at how many wine cellar lovers had come to follow the WCI blog and actually read and be inspired by what we write. So before we bid the productive 2011 adieu, let’s take a look back at all the goods stuff we’ve gone through this year!

The beginning of 2011 got us kicking off with Wine 101: Passive Wine Cellars, a really popular post we did on keeping ideal wine storage conditions in well, what else? Passive wine cellars! While location is not really something to worry about in a wine cellar, a passive wine cellar is kind of the exception. This post gives a lot of valuable info on how passive wine cellars should be located in a subterranean basement and solid tips on regulating temperature controls therein.

Another really interesting post to look back would be Converting Your Basement Into A Wine Cellar: The Basics. The title of the blog post is literally res ipsa loquitor. Wine cellar transformations are quite HUGE during 2011 and basement transformations have been one of the more fashionable ones. See how we ran down the essentials on how to turn those chunks of spaces in your basement into a spanking new wine cellar!

One of our most favorite Tech Tuesday episodes was on wine cellar closets. Episode #17 talked about a small residential closet wine cellar and how custom wine racks can be specially fitted to turn limited spaces into functional and even stylish wine cellars. This particular episode also showcased the aesthetic beauty of Premium Redwood, one of the top wood choices for custom wine cellars.

Also worthy to note is this super interesting post on glass enclosed wine cellars. The images showcasing samples of glass enclosed wine cellars are enticing enough but the article itself is a must-read and re-read at that! Anything that has glass as one of its main elements is bound to be elegant and fabulous. But when it’s wine cellars, it’s on an even more unique level. The visual appeal of your valuable collection of wine bottles is enhanced to the fullest with a glass enclosure as you Make A Statement With Standout Glass Enclosed Wine Cellars.

Now as far as commercial wine cellars go, Eddie Merlot’s wine bar featured in our Tech Tuesday Episode #22 was a masterpiece. It was one of our first Tech Tuesdays showcasing a commercial wine cellar transformation utilizing the Platinum Series in All-Heart Redwood. Ever since Merlot’s gorgeous custom wine racking system hit the WCI blog, 2011 had kind of run a trend with one of our finest combos – Platinum Series and All-Heart Redwood. The results are of course, nothing less than a superbly functional and spectacular wine cellar transformation.

 

2011 also marked the year where we toted our wine cellar rack kits. The WineMaker Series has become one of our most sought-after kits owing to its cost-efficient features. In Wine Rack Kits To Die For: The WineMaker Series, we showed how aesthetics and budget can actually be harmoniously balanced, all thanks to the flexible configurations of the WineMaker wine rack kits. Built with reduced depth compared to Vintner, these racks still provide so much variation and style when it comes to creating seamless floor-to-ceiling looks for any wine cellar.

 

And last but certainly not the least, we also ran a pretty nice feature on our corner wine racks. Crazy For Corner Wine Racks gained a lot of attention from discriminating wine cellar enthusiasts who were seeking unique ways to trim those annoying corners, nooks, and crannies in a wine cellar room. We’ve been quite aware of this little issue concerning those valuable inches of space wasted due to stubborn corners. This array of distinctly designed corner wine racks make for the perfect and wonderfully attractive solutions!

And that’s that for 2011, folks! It’s been one satisfying month after another and finally, we’ve reached the close of another great year. We hope you’ll also join us as we greet the Year of the Dragon with a resounding roar – and with bigger and better stuff for our wine cellars. Happy New Year, everyone! Cheers to 2012!