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A GUIDE TO OUR MADE-TO-MEASURE DORMER RODS
Our dormer rods are designed to be used in recessed windows or where you have no room to attach a front facing curtain pole. The poles are made from high quality forged iron and will swing back on the bracket to let in the maximum amount of light. You can use a single dormer across the full width of a window or have two that meet in the middle and they can also be used over doorways with the aid of a support bracket to stop it dropping at one end. 1. CALCULATE THE LENGTH
Our dormer rods are made to measure and available in two sizes - 12mm and 16mm. We need to know the total length of the rod, from the end of the button finial to the centre of the hinge (the hinge is 5cm wide), as shown in the diagram below.
- The maximum recommended length is 120cm. If you need a rod over 100cm, depending on the weight of your curtain fabric, you will probably need a support bracket (our code 648) at the other end to prevent the pole from dropping slightly.
- For lengths over 120cm we recommend a portiere rod for doors or a curtain pole and brackets for windows.
2. SIDE OR FACE FIXED?
Depending on your space, you can fix your dormer rod in either of two ways, face fixed or side fixed.
Face fixed: fixed to the same wall as the window.
Side fixed: fixed to the adjacent wall. Web orders: If you wish to place your order online, please use the 'Order Instructions' box under 4. Additional Information on the checkout page to add 'side fixing' or 'face fixing'.
Phone orders: Please call our helpful sales team on 01473 826685 to obtain a quote or discuss your requirements.
4. SELECT YOUR RINGS
We offer a selection of curtain rings in the same finish as your dormer rod. You can calculate the number you require by calculating the length of your dormer rod and dividing it by 7. 5. DO YOU NEED A SUPPORT BRACKET?
This neat forged iron bracket is designed to support dormer rods if your rod is particularly long or your curtain is heavy.
The bracket is 6.2cm x H by 5.8cm D and is available in the same finishes as your rod.
As an approximate guide, if your dormer rod is longer than 1m, it may dip at one end without a support bracket (depending on the curtain weight). The end of the dormer rod simply rests on the bracket.