Insulated Panels
Northern California Winery Transforms Commercial Space Into
State-of-the-Art Wine Production Facility
The 300 Series interior wall panel
system creates a stable internal
environment ideally suited to preserving
the quality of the product throughout
the stages of wine production
There’s a reason California is known for producing some of the
world’s finest wine. Its diverse terrain and climate make it a
natural choice for growing grapes of all varieties, which is why
vineyards and wineries are big business in the Golden State.
The state’s unique climate is also why wine makers must choose
their building supplies carefully when designing wine production
facilities. This winery is an excellent example of the necessity of
selecting the right materials for the project and the product.
Located in California, this family-owned winery began operations
in 1980. They are committed to producing and marketing wine of
a superior quality that also integrates the family’s values of hard
work, dedication, commitment, and integrity.
Project goals and needs
The winery family’s sentiments were also applied when the
company drafted plans to create a new wine production facility
by converting an existing warehouse in the California area.
The overarching goal of this retrofit project was to convert a
commercial space into a winery with about 100,000 gallons of
capacity, crafted of humidity-resistant materials.
Their desire to integrate their family values were also applied
when the company drafted plans to create a new wine production
facility by repurposing an existing warehouse in the area.
The overarching goal of this retrofit project was to convent a
commercial warehouse into a winery with the capacity to house
over 100,000 gallons. This facility would need to be energy
efficient while maintaining a stable internal environment that
would be free from humidity and would remain airtight and
weathertight. These factors are vital towards the preservation of
the quality of the wine being produced here
Project outcome and results
Marc Davis, owner of Division 13 Buildings, a Pre Engineered Builder,
used Kingspan insulated roof and wall panels to create a building
that addressed all of the family’s requirements for this facility. The
roof of the 26,000-square-foot commercial structure was outfitted
with KingZip insulated standing seam roof panels. The KingZip roof
panel system not only fit into the established look the commercial
building already possessed, it offered the performance the facility
needed: superior thermal performance with high R-values, superior
airtightness and weathertightness, and low thermal bridging. When all
of these performance benefits are combined, this can result in energy
savings of as much as 30%.
While the building’s original tilt-up walls were retained, they were
augmented with Kingspan 300 Series wall panel system to create a
stable internal environment ideally suited to preserving the quality
of the product throughout the stages of wine production, form the
crushing and fermenting of grapes to the bottling and storage of
the wine.
Kingspan’s KingZip roof panels and 300 Series wall panels created a
complete high performance building envelope with a stable internal
environment that is protected from outside elements. As an added benefit,
the interior of the panels enhance the interior lighting systems due to their
Bright White finish.
Fine winemaking starts with the right building materials
Kingspan insulated metal panels were an ideal choice for the task at hand,
which is why subcontractor, Marc Davis & Division 13 Buildings and his team
selected them for the unique project.
As Davis notes, “There’s a reason we use Kingspan’s IMPs for these
types of niche buildings. Keeping out moisture and maintaining a stable
temperature is critical in winemaking. And building insulation is key, which
is why we trust Kingspan’s products for these projects. The materials in
their panels set the standard. I think the handwriting is on the wall for
fiberglass panels, especially in California.”
The newly created wine production facility was completed in January 2014.
For further information please contact:
Tel: (386) 626-6789 Email: [email protected]
Kingspan Insulated Panels North America
Telephone: (386) 626-6789 Fax: (386) 626-6883 Email: [email protected]
Based in DeLand, Florida, Kingspan Insulated Panels North America. is a global leader in the manufacturing of insulated metal panels (IMPs).
The panels are a significant first step to achieving net-zero energy status and contribute to earning U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) credits.
To learn more, visit either www.KingspanPanels.us or www.KingspanPanels.ca.