Commercial locksmith · Lancaster, PA
Panic Bar Installation in Lancaster, PA
We bring panic bar installation to business doors across Lancaster. When you call, we tell you plainly when we can come.
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When you need panic bar installation in Lancaster
A door that must stay locked from outside still needs to open with a push from inside.
We install panic bars on business doors in Lancaster to provide that way out while keeping entry controlled. You can choose a keyed outside handle so someone with a key can enter, or have no outside handle if entry through that door is not needed. The choice affects how people get in, not how they push their way out.
For a pair of doors in Lancaster, one or both leaves can have a push device. That choice determines which side people can push open and whether the other side stays secured. A door that sticks or drags presents a separate problem: new hardware alone may not make it open smoothly. The door may be rubbing against its frame or sitting out of alignment, and that condition may need separate repair. We take the condition of the opening into account when choosing an installation.
Questions we ask on the phone
When you call, we ask whether you have a single door or a pair, what it is made of, and which way it swings.
These details help us identify the kind of exit device that may fit. Tell us if either door sticks, drags, or fails to close fully, since those problems can affect how the device catches. If you know the opening's width and height, have those measurements ready. They help us understand the available space.
We also ask what hardware is already on the opening and whether you need it to stay locked from outside. Tell us if you want an outside handle operated by a key, or no outside handle at all. That choice affects how people enter while the inside remains available for exit with a push. Have a description of the existing lock and any markings on it ready. Clear photos of both sides and the edge are useful, too, because they show the current layout and where the new hardware may need to fit.
The work at your business door
At your rear delivery door, we first look at how the door swings, closes and meets the frame.
If it sticks or drags, we point that out because an exit device needs the door to move and close properly. We also look at the space available for the bar and whether the opening has one door or a pair. With paired doors, we explain how each one will open and how the two will close together.
Before we begin, we explain where the push bar will sit and what outside access you want for deliveries. You may prefer a door that stays locked from outside, or an outside handle operated by a key. Either choice should still allow people to push their way out from inside. Once installation is complete, we check the action with you, including opening from inside, closing and latching, and the outside access you chose. If anything binds or does not work as expected, we show you what we found and explain the next step.
- You callWhich doors, who uses them.
- A few questionsHours and who holds keys.
- The plan, firstHardware and keys explained.
- Tested with youEach door we worked on.
Around Lancaster
Picture a shop near Lancaster Central Market with a pair of exit doors.
You need both sides available for a wide opening, but each side also needs to open with a push from inside. A push on one door does not automatically open the other. If both sides need push access, each needs an exit device suited to the pair.
The outside of those doors presents a separate choice. You may want the entrance kept locked from outside while people can still push their way out. An outside handle with a key gives you a way to enter from that side. We can match the outside hardware to your preferred setup, whether you want keyed entry on one door or both.
Looking after it
Keep the area on both sides of your rear delivery door clear of boxes, pallets and other supplies.
Nothing should block the path or keep the panic bar from moving when you push it. Avoid leaving the door propped open or stacking deliveries against it. If the surface gets dirty, wipe it with a soft cloth and mild soap, then dry it. Skip harsh cleaners and lubricants unless the product instructions recommend them.
Watch for changes in how the exit opens and closes. If it drags, sticks, takes extra pressure to open, or fails to close and latch, call us to take a look. Don't force it, adjust the hardware yourself, or rely on a delivery cart to hold it shut. A loose bar, a key that no longer turns smoothly, or an outside handle that does not return to its usual position is also worth a call.
Common questions about panic bar installation
Can my Lancaster shop door stay locked outside while people push their way out?
Yes, the outside can stay locked while the door opens with a push from inside. An outside handle with a key gives you a way to enter without leaving the door unlocked. Some handle options also let you leave the outside unlocked when you want customers to enter.
If my business has two exit doors together, will one bar open both?
No, one bar does not usually release both doors in a pair. Each door can have its own device, or one door may be held closed while the other is used for passage. The arrangement affects how much of the opening is available when people need to leave.
Will a panic bar fix my Lancaster shop door if it drags on the floor?
No, a panic bar releases the latch but does not lift or straighten a dragging door. If the door binds against the floor, it may still be hard to push open after the latch releases. Choosing an exit device and addressing the drag are separate concerns.
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