Perfect Bay Window Hardware Part 2

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Very Good Reasons

There are a few good reasons why this makes sense.

1. As a rule, there is generally not a lot of space on either side of the bay window for stack.
2. Opening and closing the drapery around corners on rings can be very difficult depending upon the angle of the bay and the size of the treatment overall.
3. The stack is split into smaller more evenly distributed sections, allowing for more overall view.

Lets look at some variations available to make things cleaner and lower the bracket count.

Special Brackets

The use of specially made corner brackets can allow the panels to draw more closely into the corner and support the treatment with fewer brackets. The illustration above shows this aesthetically pleasing option. It is also the most expensive option for bay window hardware. The rod is miter cut and welded into place. The angled rod is then mounted to a wall plate shaped to fit the angle of the wall. The extending rods are attached with tube splices and secured with set screws on each side.

Inches matter

The use of solid stock corner pieces can also help reduce the space taken up by brackets. Because set screws are used, a bracket can be used one side and not on the other.

It may only add a couple more inches of stack space, but it can make  difference in a smaller bay. The bracket can be used on either side of the angle,

 

 

 

 

Coming Attraction

Next week we will be discussing how to design a fully functional treatment that draws from the center out to the ends of the bay window and beyond.
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