Panic Bar Installation in Bear, DE

Your business door needs to stay locked from the outside, but people inside still need a way out.

In Bear, we install panic bars that release the door when someone pushes from inside, even when outside entry is locked. You can choose an outside handle operated by a key if you need controlled entry through the same opening. That choice affects how you get in, while the push exit remains available from inside.

A pair of doors raises a separate question: whether one or both sides need to open, and how the other side will stay secured. We consider both sides when selecting hardware for the opening. If an exit sticks or drags, avoid forcing it or assuming a push will release it. A new device alone may not correct an opening that binds, so its condition matters when deciding what installation will involve for your business in Bear. The way you use the entrance also matters when choosing whether to add keyed access outside.

We look at how your pair of doors opens, where the two sides meet, and whether either one sticks or drags.

If you need both sides to open together, we check how they are held closed and whether a shared release is practical for that opening. A dragging side may need separate attention before an exit device can operate properly. We explain what we find and the available choices before starting the installation.

You may be able to choose between a setup that releases both sides together and one where each side opens with its own push. The choice affects how people move through the opening and how it stays secured from outside. If you need keyed entry, we explain how an outside handle works with the exit device while still allowing people to push their way out from inside. After installation, we check the operation with you, including how each side opens, closes and stays secured, as well as how the keyed entry works if you chose it.

Test the panic bar from inside and check that the door closes fully and latches.

From outside, try the handle to confirm it stays locked, then use your key to check access. Keep the key with you during the check so you do not lock yourself out. Keep the opening clear of boxes, mats and anything else that could prevent a full swing.

A dry cloth can remove dust from the push surface. If you use a cleaner, follow the hardware maker's instructions and keep liquid out of the mechanism. Watch for sticking, dragging, loose hardware or a latch that does not catch. Do not force the door closed or try to adjust the hardware yourself. Call us if the exit is hard to open or the outside no longer stays locked, so we can check what is interfering with secure entry and exit.