Panic Bar Installation in Audubon, PA

When you need a business door in Audubon to stay locked from outside, people inside still need a way to leave by pushing.

We install panic bars that provide that exit while keeping outside entry separate. You can choose an outside handle operated by a key if people need access from that side. Other keyed options may be available without an exterior handle. The right choice depends on how you want people to enter, not just how they leave.

A pair of doors in Audubon needs attention to how both sides meet and operate. We assess the opening and explain the available exit device arrangements, including whether one or both sides need a device. If an exit sticks or drags, avoid forcing it or assuming new hardware will correct the problem. A door that does not move or close properly may need separate repair work before the device will work as intended. We can identify the issue and explain what the door needs.

We start by looking at the worn exit device and its fit on the door.

We test the push action and see whether the latch catches securely and releases when pressed. If the door sticks or drags, we look for what may be interfering with its movement, since replacement hardware alone may not correct that problem. On a pair, we check how the two leaves meet and whether both need exit hardware.

Before installation, we explain which replacements fit the opening and whether the existing mounting holes can be used. You may choose a setup with no outside handle or one with a handle operated by a key. Either choice can keep the entrance locked from outside while allowing people to push their way out. After fitting the new unit, we walk through its operation with you, pressing it from inside and checking that it latches when closed. If you choose keyed access, we also test the key from outside.

If your exit door needs to stay locked from outside, check both sides as part of your building checks.

From inside, the bar should release the door with a push, without a key or a special motion. From outside, confirm that the entry stays secure when closed and that the keyed handle works as intended. Keep the exit path clear, do not prop the door open, and avoid adding a lock that interferes with leaving.

Keep the hardware clean with a soft cloth, and avoid heavy cleaners or spraying lubricant into the mechanism. Watch for rubbing or dragging, and avoid forcing the hardware if it sticks. Call us if the exit drags, the bar feels loose, or the outside handle no longer keeps the entry secure. A latch that fails to catch is also worth having checked, since the opening may look closed without being secured.