Panic Bar Installation in Exton, PA

An exit door that sticks when you push it may be rubbing at the bottom, catching on the frame, or held shut by hardware that does not release cleanly.

In Exton, we install panic bars and check how the door moves and latches before choosing a setup. New exit hardware will not fix a door that drags or binds, so we identify what is getting in the way and explain whether the condition needs separate repair. Avoid forcing a sticking exit. Keep the route clear and use another available exit if it will not open normally.

For a business in Exton, the choice is not just what you push from inside. The outside can remain locked while people leave, and an outside handle with a key gives people a way to enter. On a pair of doors, each leaf and the way the two meet affect which devices will fit and how people can pass through. We look at the opening and explain the options before installing equipment suited to the setup, including whether both sides of a pair need their own devices.

We look at your pair of exit doors to see how each side swings, whether either sticks or drags, and how they meet when closed.

We also check the space between them and any center post, since those details affect where the hardware can fit. If you need both sides open for a wide passage, we explain how the existing setup works and whether a different arrangement is needed.

Before installing the panic bars, we explain the available choices, including whether the opening can stay clear when both sides are open. We also cover outside access: a keyed handle may let you keep the exterior locked while people inside can still push their way out. After installation, we check the result with you, opening and closing each side and checking that both latch. If a keyed handle is fitted, we check its operation too. Should sticking or dragging interfere with the hardware, we explain what needs attention.

Keep a key with you when you check that the outside handle stays locked.

From inside, push the panic bar and make sure the door opens without a key or special motion. Let it close on its own and check that the latch catches. Keep the exit path clear, and avoid propping the door open if it needs to remain secure.

Watch for dragging, sticking, a loose push surface, or a latch that does not catch. Do not force a stiff mechanism or cover it with paint, which can interfere with movement. Wipe the hardware with a soft, damp cloth rather than spraying cleaner into it. If the outside no longer stays locked, the exit will not open with a push, or closing takes extra effort, call us to check what is causing the trouble. Leave the exit clear and use another available exit if this one does not open properly.