Panic Bar Installation in Tredyffrin, PA

A locked outside entrance at your Tredyffrin business still needs a way for people to get out by pushing from inside.

We install panic bars and exit devices that provide that exit without requiring someone to use a key or turn a handle from indoors. The outside can remain locked while the inside push bar releases the door. If people also need to enter through it, an outside handle with a key is one option. It gives authorized users a way in while keeping the push to exit function separate.

For a pair of doors in Tredyffrin, the choice includes whether one side or both sides need to open for exit. The two sides also need to work together when closed, so we consider the full opening rather than treating each side as an isolated entrance. Sticking or dragging affects what will work, and a new device alone may not correct it. We take that condition into account when choosing how to equip the entrance.

When we look at an exit door that sticks when pushed, we check whether it rubs, catches at the edge, or stays held by the latch.

We also look at how it meets the frame and whether it closes fully. A panic bar needs a door that can move freely, so we explain what we find before starting the installation. If the door drags, it may need separate correction for the device to work as intended.

We explain your choices for outside access, including keeping the entrance locked from outside or adding a handle that opens with a key. Either choice should still allow exit with a push from the interior. For a pair of doors, we look at how the two leaves close together and explain which one needs the device. After installation, we check the operation with you, including the push to exit and the outside access you chose. We also check that the door closes and stays secured.

Keep the path to the exit clear, including the floor and threshold.

Wipe the push surface with a damp cloth, and avoid putting oil or cleaners into the hardware unless the manufacturer's instructions allow it. Test the door from inside by pushing the bar, then check that it closes and latches. It should open without a hard shove.

If the door sticks when pushed, look for an object or buildup on the floor that you can safely remove. Do not force the door or prop it open to get around the problem. Call us if it still drags, catches, or needs extra pressure to open, or if it no longer latches when closed. A dragging door can put strain on the exit hardware and make it harder to leave through the opening.