Panic Bar Installation in Thornbury, Delaware County, PA

When you push an exit door and it sticks or drags, the door may be catching, or the existing hardware may not be releasing cleanly.

In Thornbury, we look at how the door moves and latches before installing a panic bar. A new device needs a door that can swing freely, so we identify problems that could interfere with its operation rather than mount it over an unresolved issue. If the door rubs or binds, avoid forcing it and keep the way out clear while you arrange for the problem to be addressed.

For a business in Thornbury, the setup can allow people to leave by pushing from inside while the exterior remains locked. You can choose a keyed outside handle when people need to enter with a key, or leave the outside without a handle if entry there is not needed. A pair of doors may need devices on one or both leaves, based on how each side needs to function. We install the selected hardware and check that it releases and latches as intended.

When we visit, we look at how your door swings and closes, whether it sticks or drags, and what hardware is already in place.

If you have a pair of doors, we check how they meet and which one you use for entry. A door that does not close and latch properly may need separate repair before an exit device can work as intended. We explain what we find and the installation choices before starting.

Keeping the outside locked does not have to prevent someone from pushing their way out. We explain the options for your entrance, including an outside handle operated by a key or an arrangement with no outside entry. Your choice depends on how you use the building and what fits the door. After installation, we check the push action and whether the door closes and latches. With you, we also check that the outside stays locked and that the key operates the handle if you chose one.

Check the door regularly by closing it fully and pushing the bar from inside.

It should open without a key or extra force. With someone on each side, check that the outside handle stays locked and that the key works if you use one for entry. Follow the handle's normal locking procedure after using the key, since some handles stay unlocked until you reset them.

Keep the area around the door clear, and wipe the bar with a soft cloth rather than spraying cleaner or lubricant into it. Watch for scraping, dragging, a loose bar, or a door that does not close and catch securely. If you notice any of these problems, call us to check the setup. Avoid forcing the door or propping it open to work around a sticking latch, because that can leave your outside entry unsecured.