Panic Bar Installation in Radnor, PA

An exit door that sticks when you push it can make it hard to get out.

The trouble may be with the existing exit device or with the way the door moves in its opening. If it drags along the floor, adding a bar alone may not solve the problem. In Radnor, we install panic bars and other exit devices, and we look at whether the opening moves freely enough for them to work as intended.

You can keep the outside locked while still allowing people to exit with a push from inside. An outside handle with a key gives you a way to unlock the entrance for access. For a pair of doors, the choice of hardware depends on how the two sides open and close and whether both need to provide an exit. At a Radnor business, we consider those details when selecting an arrangement, so the outside access and inside exit functions suit the way you use the opening.

When we visit, we first look at the worn exit device, how it is mounted and how the door closes.

If the door sticks or drags, we look for the source of the trouble rather than assuming the push bar is the cause. We also check the existing mounting points and the space available for a replacement. Before starting, we explain what we found and whether the existing setup limits your choice of hardware or leaves unused holes visible.

You may want an outside handle that opens with a key while the entrance stays locked from outside. For a pair of doors, we explain how the two sides work together and whether both need replacement hardware. Once the new device is installed, we check its operation with you: pushing from inside, closing and latching, and using the outside key if there is one. We also show you how the parts operate so you know what to expect during normal use.

After installation, test the exit door by pushing the bar from inside.

It should release with a steady push and swing open without scraping or dragging. Keep the opening clear of boxes, mats and anything else that could obstruct your way. Leave the bar free of tape, cords and other items that could stop it from moving.

If it catches when pushed, note whether it rubs along the floor, catches at the edge or needs more force to release. Do not force it or try to file parts down. Use another clear exit and call us if the sticking continues, the push action feels different, or the opening does not close and latch properly. We can check what is interfering with its operation.