Panic Bar Installation in Willistown, PA

A rear door used for deliveries in Willistown may also serve as an exit for people inside.

If it needs to open with a push, we install a panic bar that releases the latch from inside. The outside can remain locked to control entry, while people inside can push to exit. You can also choose an outside handle operated by a key if deliveries need to come through that entrance. The arrangement should fit how you use the opening.

For a pair of doors, the choice of exit devices depends on whether one side or both need to open with a push. Each side may have a different role, so the setup should account for how people enter and leave. If an exit sticks or drags, adding a device alone may not resolve the problem. The sticking or dragging may need separate attention before the new hardware can work as intended. We explain the choices for your Willistown business and what each one means for access from inside and outside.

We first look at how the door closes and latches, where it sticks or drags, and whether the opening is suitable for an exit device.

If it does not close properly, it may not latch securely, even with new hardware. With a pair of doors, we also look at how the two leaves meet and how each one needs to open. Before starting, we explain what the installation involves and point out any sticking or dragging that could affect operation.

You can choose an outside handle operated by a key if you need access from outside, or an arrangement with no exterior entry if that access is not needed. Either choice is intended to keep the outside secured while allowing the door to open with a push from the interior. We install the selected hardware and check its operation with you, including whether the door closes and latches, whether the outside remains locked, and whether a push opens it. If you choose keyed entry, we also check that your key operates the handle.

For a rear door used for deliveries, keep boxes, carts and packing material clear of the exit and its swing.

Do not tape over the latch to make deliveries easier, since the door needs to close securely. Debris near the threshold can make the door drag, so sweep that area and wipe the push surface with a damp cloth. Avoid spraying lubricant into the hardware or making adjustments yourself.

Check that the door closes fully and opens with a push from inside, even when locked from outside. If you have an outside keyed handle, check that it locks and unlocks as intended, keeping the key with you during the check. Call us again if the door sticks, drags, fails to latch or needs extra force to open. A panic bar that stays pressed in or a handle that no longer responds also needs attention. If the door will not open, use another available exit.