|  | | Drapery Rod Information - Adjustable
| Adjustable rods will telescope, a feature convenient to many homeowners and decorators as size adjustments can easily be made. Adjustable rods are sold as complete sets for your convenience. Each set includes two finials, adjustable rods, standard brackets and screws. For your further easy handling, most finials are welded to the telescoping, heavy gauge rods. Any size rod will ship by regular UPS, as the rod may be more easily shipped and handled in interconnecting sections. When installed, there will be minor visible seams where the rod sections meet. For adjustable rods, the seams will fall at 45", 81", and 117" from the finial. The "Lip" will be located at 27" for small rods, 45" for medium rods, 81" for large rods and 117" for extra large rods. The "lip" is where the last section of the rod fits into the other section of the rod, allowing the rod to telescope to the size needed.
The interconnecting sections used for LG and XL sizes offer easy handling and reduced UPS shipping charges. For sizes beyond the XL size, simply order extra extension tubes and brackets, which also ship UPS. For any order, please specify the bracket projection so the prop¬er bracket will be packed with your rod. Projections of 1-1/2",3" and 6" are available. Standard 3" brackets are normally used for most window treatments. Heavy-duty brackets may be ordered separately as an upgrade for use with extra heavy drapes on the adjustable rods.
When using rings, we recommend the additional purchase of a Rod-Sleeve to elimi¬nate the "lip" of an adjustable rod. The "lip" will interfere with the smooth operation of rings on the rod. Of course, for tab tops, rod pockets or stationary side panels using rings, sleeves are not necessary as the lip may often be covered by the window treatment. Sleeves fit over the adjustable, smaller diameter section of rod and are cut to the exact size needed, either at the job site by the installer or at our factory when ordered for an extra charge. After sleeves are installed, the rod will have a uniform diameter from finial to finial and will not have a "lip"
Designer Tip: Use Adjustable Rods for rod pockets or tab top drapes, where the "lip" of an adjustable rod and any rod seams may be hidden by the pocket or tab. For traversing rings, use the Custom Rod program, as the cost is about the same as an adjustable rod plus rod sleeve, and you will have a better appearance than the adjustable rod as the brackets will hide seams and there are no "lips" to hang-up the rings.
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