Panic Bar Installation in Lansdowne, PA

A door that stays locked to people outside still needs a way out for people inside.

In Lansdowne, we fit business exits with panic bars, giving you a push operated exit while keeping entry controlled. You can also choose an outside handle that works with a key, so authorized people have a way in. That choice changes how you enter, not how you leave: the door opens by pushing from the inside.

A pair of doors needs a plan for each side. One may be used for regular entry while the other stays closed, or you may need both to open for exit. We account for how you use the opening when choosing the hardware. If an exit door in Lansdowne sticks or drags, a new device alone may not resolve the problem. A door that catches may not close or release as intended, so we take its condition into account and explain if it needs separate work.

We start by looking at how your door closes and whether it sticks or drags.

On a pair of doors, we check how the two leaves meet and which ones need to open for exit. We also look at the existing lock and the space available for the panic bar. If the opening needs other work before installation, we explain what we found and what that means for the job.

Before we start, we explain how the setup can keep the outside locked while allowing the door to open with a push from the interior. You may choose an outside handle operated by a key, or no outside handle if that suits the opening. We go over how each choice affects access from outside and how the hardware will fit the opening. Once installed, we check the operation with you: pushing from inside, closing and latching, and testing access from outside. If you choose a keyed handle, we test that with you as well.

With another exit available, push the bar and watch both sides. If the pair is set up to open together, check that neither side catches the other.

Keep the opening clear of boxes, mats, and anything else that could block the path. Avoid propping either one open or hanging items from the hardware, which can interfere with how the doors close.

Check that both doors close fully and that the latch catches. If you have a keyed outside handle, try the key and handle without forcing either one. Dragging, a stiff bar, or a failure to release or close as expected is worth a call to us. Keep another exit available and avoid adjusting the hardware yourself, since a small change can affect how the pair works.