Panic Bar Installation in Caln Township, PA

You may need to keep a business door locked from outside while allowing it to open with a push from the interior.

In Caln Township, we install panic bars for that situation. Pressure on the bar releases the latch without unlocking the outside. You can choose an outside handle operated by a key if entry is needed from that side. Without one, the door can remain accessible only from the interior.

A pair of doors presents another choice: one side may be used for passage, or both may need hardware that opens with a push. We look at how the two sides meet and select a setup that fits the opening. If an exit sticks or drags, a new device alone may not solve the problem. Avoid forcing it or propping it open; use another usable exit and tell us what you notice. When we install exit devices in Caln Township, we take the condition of the opening into account, including whether it closes and latches as it should.

A rear delivery door has to work for people bringing goods in and for anyone leaving the building.

We look at how it closes, whether it sticks or drags, and where the new bar would sit. If the opening has a pair of doors, we also look at how the two leaves meet. A dragging door may need separate attention because adding exit hardware alone will not correct the way it moves.

Before we start, we explain the options for outside access. You may want the exterior locked while people can still leave with a push, or you may want an outside handle that accepts a key for deliveries. For a pair, we explain the choices for each side and how they affect use of the opening. Once the hardware is in place, we go through its operation with you: pushing from inside, making sure the door catches when closed, and trying the outside access you chose. That gives you a chance to see how the setup works for your delivery routine.

After deliveries, put supplies in their storage spots rather than leaving them where the rear door swings.

Avoid wedging it open for unloading, since that can keep it from latching afterward. During your regular checks, notice whether the push bar moves smoothly or feels loose. Wipe it with a soft, damp cloth, and avoid spraying oil or cleaner into its openings.

Watch for scraping, dragging or a door that takes extra force to move. Those changes can make an exit harder to use, even if the bar itself appears sound. If you notice them, or if the door no longer latches or the outside key handle stops working as expected, call us to take a look. Avoid forcing the door or adjusting its hardware yourself, since the cause may not be obvious.