Texas Beer Cave: 3 Spec Mistakes That Trigger Change Orders
Texas GCs/PMs — avoid these spec landmines.
Why It Matters
In the competitive Texas construction market, beer caves have become a high-visibility feature for convenience stores and retail chains.
Yet small specification errors during design or procurement continue to drive costly change orders and schedule delays.
Below are the three most common spec mistakes we see on Texas beer cave projects — and how a proactive review can keep your project on time and under budget.
1. Mis-Specified Doors
A frequent oversight involves calling out the wrong door type — such as a standard walk-in cooler door instead of a display glass door.
Impact:
Incorrect door ratings can cause condensation, icing, or even code compliance issues.
Spec-Safe Tip:
Confirm door type, swing, and R-value match the intended temperature zone and traffic level before ordering.
2. Incorrect Panel Thickness
Panel thickness directly affects energy efficiency, temperature control, and equipment life.
Specifying 3" panels instead of the required 4" can make the system overwork, shorten lifespan, and hurt performance.
Impact:
Poor temperature hold, higher energy costs, and potential warranty issues.
Spec-Safe Tip:
Always verify panel thickness against your design temperature (typically 34°F–38°F for beer storage).
3. MEP Coordination Conflicts
Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) trades often clash inside the beer cave footprint.
Common problems include misaligned conduit, drains in the wrong location, or lighting that interferes with panel layout.
Impact:
Field rework, schedule delays, and cost overruns.
Spec-Safe Tip:
Schedule a joint MEP–cooler vendor review before the slab pour to confirm all penetrations, lines, and runs are properly located.
Stay Spec-Safe, Stay Change-Order-Free
Avoiding these three mistakes can prevent thousands in rework and keep your project margin protected.
Before you bid your next beer cave, make sure your specs are bulletproof.
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Protect your margin. Stay Spec-Safe.
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