Panic Bar Installation in Upper Uwchlan, PA

When a pair of doors needs to open together, the hardware has to work with both doors rather than get in their way.

In Upper Uwchlan, we install panic bars and other exit devices on business doors so you can push from inside to get out. The two doors do not always need to swing at the same time. If your opening needs both doors to move, the hardware arrangement matters, and we consider how you need the doors to operate when choosing it.

An exit can remain locked from outside while still allowing people to push out from inside. For a business in Upper Uwchlan, an outside handle operated by a key gives authorized people a way to enter without leaving the door unlocked. If an exit sticks or drags, don't force it or assume new hardware alone will fix the problem. We look at how the door moves and how it fits in the opening, then explain whether installation is suitable or whether the door needs separate work.

We start by looking at the door and how it closes, including whether it sticks or drags.

The push bar needs a clear path and a secure place to engage, so we check the condition of the opening before choosing where the hardware belongs. If you have a pair of doors, we look at how the two leaves meet and which ones need to open with a push. We explain what we find before starting, including any existing condition that may interfere with installation.

Keeping the building locked from outside does not have to prevent someone from pushing their way out. We explain the choice between a fixed exterior pull, which does not provide keyed entry, and an outside handle operated by a key. Before you choose how to proceed, we also go over the placement of the exit device and any changes needed to the existing hardware. Once the work is complete, we check the push action and closure with you. We also check the exterior while it is locked and try the key if you chose one.

Keep the area in front of the exit clear, and avoid propping the door open.

Check that a push from inside releases it and that it closes fully behind you. If the outside must stay locked, check the exterior handle as well. Use your key to check entry if you have a keyed handle, and have someone stay inside so you do not lock yourself out.

Wipe the push bar with a soft cloth and mild cleaner rather than spraying cleaner or lubricant into the hardware. Watch for dragging, rubbing, loose parts or a latch that does not catch. Do not force the exit shut or try to adjust the locking parts yourself. Call us again if it sticks, fails to open with a push or does not remain locked from outside. A gap or a change in how it closes is also worth having us check.