Vestibules
Winter Vestibules
Wind Protection and Winter Enclosures Fabricator and Installers In New Jersey
Commercial vestibules combine both form and function. For commercial properties, vestibules and restaurant enclosures protect against weather and open up your outdoor space for ongoing use. They can also be branded, and used as yet another tool you have to market and advertise your business.
With both fabrication and installation available, order a New Jersey vestibule today from Blue Dot Signs, where our custom sign experts are here and trained to make sure that you have the displays and signage that your business needs. We can fabricate, install, remove, and store a vestibule designed to your specifications.
Contact us via our online quote form, or call 908-486-7000 for questions.
What are Vestibules?
Vestibules are a type of awning signage that encloses an entryway with the purpose of shielding it from the weather. They’re often used as temporary winter enclosures, seasonal features that can be put up for several months during the worst of the year’s weather before being taken down when the season ends. Its structure can also serve as a unique and eye-catching signage that encourages potential customers to come inside.
Custom Vestibules in NJ with Blue Dot Signs
A vestibule is made from a metal frame and wrapped with a weather-resistant fabric, most commonly vinyl. They provide wind protection and help regulate temperature when the vestibule encloses an entry door. They can cover the:
- Entryway Sides - They can be used as wind blockers that leave the front pathway to the entrance open and unenclosed.
- Entire Entry Area - They can form a small room with wind protection doors to create an effective buffer zone between the indoor and Outdoor area.
We use a vinyl fabric manufactured by Sunbrella. This fabric is UV-resistant to prevent fading, and available in an array of colors to match your building’s exterior or business colors.
The vinyl Sunbrella fabric that our printed entry vestibules are made with can be personalized to your business’s brand with custom colors, logo, graphics, and more.
Our Pantone color-matching capabilities make it possible for us to perfectly match any color scheme or trademarked logo for any custom made enclosures. The frame is crafted out of metal and designed to withstand wind gusts when properly installed. Available metals include:
- Aluminum
- Powder-Coated Aluminum
- Steel
Benefits of an Entrance Enclosure
Whether you choose to personalize your vestibule with your business logo, or simply use it for function at your storefront, vestibules offer many benefits to business owners. They can:
- Provide Comfort - A vestibule will prevent an unpleasant gust of wind from coming inside each time someone opens the doors. It also offers better temperature control for both heating and cooling so that customers inside remain comfortable.
- Reduce Energy Costs -Because they are a barrier against outside temperatures, vestibules help insulate your business and reduce the cost of heating and AC depending on when they’re used.
- Last for Years - Sunbrella vinyl is made for durability, so you can expect your vestibule to function for years with proper maintenance and storage when not in use.
The benefits of relying on Blue Dot Signs for your restaurant entrance enclosures and other commercial vestibules goes beyond high quality fabrication. We also offer the services needed to safely install your vestibule, remove it at the end of the season, and handle any repairs as your vestibule ages.
Uses of Vestibules in NJ
Any business that has an entrance directly from the outside can benefit from a vestibule. They are most commonly used, however, for places that customers will spend an extended amount of time in without the protection of a coat such as:
- Restaurants
- Bars
- Cafes
- Building Entrances
Most businesses keep their vestibules installed only during the cooler months to offer wind protection. Other places leave theirs up longer or even year round because of how effective they are at lowering heating/AC bills as well as their appeal to those passing by.
Order a Custom Winter Enclosure from Blue Dot Signs
Vestibules are a kind of sign meant to be both sturdy and visually representative of your business before anyone has even walked inside your building. That’s why at Blue Dot Signs, we don’t cut corners when it comes to the quality of materials we use or the printed design we fabricate on your vestibule.Please contact us today at info@bluedotsigns.com to see what custom vestibule we can create for your business.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Can you install my vestibule?
Yes. We offer installation services to securely set up your vestibule at your storefront. We can also assist with removal when it needs to be taken down.
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Will I need a permit for a vestibule?
You might. Depending on the size and location of your vestibule, your local building ordinances might require a permit. Either reach out to your municipality, or let us research and file the permit for your with our permit filing services.
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Are vestibule doors safe to use in my business?
As long as they are secured properly during installation, vestibules are safe. We can also incorporate features like clear vinyl windows into your enclosure so that customers coming and going can see if others are entering.
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If I print my logo on the vestibule, will the ink fade?
No. We use UV-resistant ink for custom graphics on vestibules. This will prevent the images from fading in sunlight.
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Does it matter what material my storefront is?
Vestibules can generally be installed on any flat surface, so your storefront should be fine no matter what material it is made out of. We have installed vestibules on stone, brick, wood, concrete, and more.
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How long do vestibules last?
The lifetime will depend on whether the enclosure is used seasonally or year round, how it is stored when not in use, and weather conditions. The fabric and frame are designed to last for around 10 years.
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Can I get a quote for my vestibule?
Of course. We are always happy to provide a no obligation quote on any of our signs. Just give us a call or send an email to info@bluedotsigns.com so we can discuss your specifications.
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Are you licensed and insured?
Yes. All of our sign services are licensed and insured so you can be confident that your vestibule will be safe, attractive, and properly cared for.
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How quickly can I get my vestibule?
We have rapid turn around for many of our signs due to our advanced, in house production process. We can also accept rush orders. For more exact timing, please contact us.