Panic Bar Installation in Kennett Square, PA

When an exit door sticks as you push it, getting out takes more effort than it should.

At a business in Kennett Square, the trouble may come from the door dragging against the floor or sitting unevenly in its opening, rather than from the push bar alone. Do not force it or prop it open as a workaround, since that can leave the entrance unsecured. We install panic bars and exit devices that release the latch when you push from inside, and we look at what may be causing resistance before choosing a setup.

For a Kennett Square business, the outside can remain locked while people can still push their way out. You can also choose an outside handle operated with a key if you need controlled entry from that side. If your entrance has a pair of doors, the arrangement depends on which side you use and how the two close together. We take those details into account when selecting the hardware, so the setup fits how you use the entrance.

We start by looking at how your exit door swings and where it sticks when you push.

We check whether the problem comes from the existing hardware or from the door rubbing at the frame or floor. If you have a pair of doors, we look at how both leaves meet and close. Before installation, we explain what we find, including whether a separate door repair may be needed to address the drag.

You can choose a panic bar that releases from inside while the outside stays locked, with or without an outside handle operated by a key. For a pair, we explain how the two leaves will work together and which one needs an outside entry option. After installation, we check the push action and closing with you, along with keyed entry if you chose it. If the door still catches or fails to latch, we point out what remains unresolved and explain what kind of repair may be needed.

If your pair is set up for both doors to open with a push, check that each one moves freely from inside and closes securely.

Some pairs have one door that stays fixed during normal use, so do not force it to move. Keep the floor and the space where the doors swing clear of boxes, mats, and other objects that could interfere with closing.

Wipe the push surfaces with a soft, slightly damp cloth, and keep liquid out of the hardware. Check that the outside key and handle work as intended. Call us if a door starts to drag, the hardware feels loose, or the door no longer latches when it closes. If a door intended for exit will not open with a push, leave it alone and use another available exit. Do not force the door or try to adjust the device yourself.