Panic Bar Installation in Ardmore, PA

An exit door that sticks when you push it can make leaving your business difficult.

The problem may be in the existing exit hardware or in the way the door meets its frame. If it drags on the floor, installing a push bar alone may not solve the problem. In Ardmore, we install panic bars and other exit devices for business doors, and we identify issues that may need separate door repair.

You may want the outside to stay locked while the door opens with a push from inside. An outside handle with a key gives you a way to unlock it when you need to enter. A keyed cylinder can also operate an exit device without an outside handle when the setup supports it. For a pair of doors in Ardmore, the choice of hardware needs to account for how the two sides meet and which sides need to open with a push.

We first look at how your exit door swings and where it catches or drags when you push.

We check the clearance and how the existing latch engages, because a new panic bar may not correct that drag. If the problem appears to come from the door or frame rather than the hardware, we explain what we found and whether separate repairs are needed. You can see the trouble spot with us before deciding how to proceed.

Before installation, we explain the layout and your choices for access from outside. You can keep the exterior locked and choose a keyed outside handle if you need entry from that side. For a pair of doors, we explain the options for each leaf and how they work together. Once the hardware is installed, we check it with you by pushing from inside and testing the outside access you chose. We also watch for rubbing or resistance during operation, so you can see how the opening moves.

Keep delivery carts and stored boxes clear of the rear door on both sides.

Avoid propping it open or hanging anything from the push bar. Extra weight and repeated impact can interfere with its movement. Clean the surface with a soft cloth, and skip oil or household sprays unless we recommend a product for your hardware. If the door has an outside key handle, keep the key available to people who need access rather than leaving the door unlatched.

Watch for stiff movement, dragging, or a latch that fails to catch. Check that the door opens with a push from inside and stays locked from outside as intended. If it does not open with a push, use another exit and call us. Call us if it drags, fails to latch, or does not stay locked. Avoid forcing the door or adjusting the hardware yourself, since the source of the trouble may not be obvious.