What are the Benefits of Adding a Commercial Vestibule? 

In addition to saving on energy costs, vestibule additions can bolster the security of your building as well.  The space can also function as a defensive buffer zone for your facility, acting as an access control point.  Panel Built commercial vestibules can be integrated with a variety of security locking systems to ensure the identity of the incoming traffic.  Biometric scanners, number pads, keyfobs, etc.- these tools can all be incorporated into the vestibule's design, giving companies several options for protecting themselves. 

Further, security vestibules can be formed from ballistic rated materials for high threat level environments. Similar to our bullet-resistant buildings, Panel Built fabricates fully custom ballistic vestibules manufactured to UL-752, NIJ, and STANAG ballistic levels. These ballistic levels are the same used by the United States Military and NATO. Additionally, Panel Built utilizes ballistic rated steel and polycarbonate plastic to create a heavy-duty envelope for the vestibule.  These ballistic standards protect against ammo ranging from 9mm handgun to 7.62 NATO rounds.   

Further, Panel Built can design the structure to withstand a sustained mob-like attack with our Forced-Entry Rated line of buildings.  These structures are built to withstand either a 5, 15, 30 or 60 minute sustained forced entry attempt.   With ballistic or forced-entry rated vestibules, the entrances of your facility will literally be reinforced with bullet-resistant materials, ensuring top-of-the-line protection for those inside. 

Why Go Prefabricated with Your Commercial Vestibule Project?  

We have established the many power-saving and security benefits that vestibules can provide your business, but why would you specifically want to go with a Panel Built prefabricated vestibule?  

One undeniable advantage prefabricated construction has over stick-built is the minimal disruption created on-site.  When Panel Built supplies vestibules to our customers, we understand that they are a hard-working company with important business.  Most cannot afford to have a stick-built construction crew take over and disrupt their place of business (if they are not forced to close up entirely for the project). 

On the other hand, prefabricated vestibules are manufactured in one of our specialized modular construction facilities. As a result, the entire structure will be delivered pre-assembled (or in case of larger projects in shippable section), ready for instant installation on-site.  The doors, interior lighting, electrical wiring, powder coating, etc., have all been taken care of beforehand.  With our prefab design, Panel Built's customers can instantly upgrade their facility with minimal on-site disruption.