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.
Dormer rods can be side or front fixed, and attached to the window frame or adjacent wall. Please ensure you have a strong fixing point and if you are not sure, speak to your builder or installer first.
- For wider windows or where you are using heavy curtains, we recommend using a support bracket to stop the rod dropping at one end.
- If you are looking to cover a doorway, we recommend our range of 12mm Portiere Rods that are fixed at both ends.
FACE FITTING - Measure from where you would like your rod to end to the centre of the sleeve bracket. The bracket is 4cm wide.
SIDE FITTING - Measure from your wall to where you would like your dormer rod to end.
- These dormer rods are available in two sizes – 12mm or 16mm – and in a number of finishes to suit your interior.
- 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 > at the other end to prevent the pole from dropping slightly.
- For lengths over 120cm we recommend using a curtain pole and brackets.
Kindly note, we do not recommend the beeswax finish for use in a humid environment, as it is harder to maintain and may rust. We feel Matt Black is a preferable option
SIDE OR FRONT FIXING?
Side fixed: >fixed to the adjacent wall.
Face fixed: fixed to the same wall as the window.
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.
RINGS
These are purchased separately. We recommend the
12/20mm Classsic Twist Rings are the best match for this dormer rod, but you can see the recommended accessories above for some other suggesstions, or browse our collection of
curtain rings. We generally suggest 1 ring to every 7cm of pole but you may want more if your curtain fabric is heavy.
FINISH
Beeswax: A traditional technique used since Tudor times. The metal is heated until it darkens and then dipped in natural beeswax which gives is a lovely soft black wrought iron effect which looks fabulous in any traditional or contemporary interior. As beeswax is a natural finish that reacts with the underlying metal during the forging process, it often has a subtle, slightly mottled patina with undertones of deep grey or ochre.