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Traverse Drapery Rod Installation
Traverse Drapery Rod Installation guidelines, FAQs and unit pricing information
January 2017
Are you looking for independent, trustworthy advice about Traverse Drapery Rod Installation? Do you need to understand common installation options? If your project calls for Traverse Drapery Rod Installation work, the following guidelines and best practices will help you understand: Is a subcontractor really necessary for Traverse Drapery Rod Installation work? Will a permit be required? What are common problem areas? How much will Traverse Drapery Rod Installation labor cost? What are the important Traverse Drapery Rod Installation quality checks that should be included in the work requirements?
Traverse Drapery Rod Installation - Frequently Asked Questions
| What is a fair price for Traverse Drapery Rod Installation? | Costs vary with project size, job quality and time of year. For typical Traverse Drapery Rod Installation expect to pay between $26.63 to $79.88 for each traverse rod. Additional fees are typically charged for small projects or rush jobs. |
| Is a permit needed for Traverse Drapery Rod Installation work? | Design approval and permits from your local building department are not required for Traverse Drapery Rod Installation. If your home is subject to homeowner association (HOA) covenants, you should verify that your Traverse Drapery Rod Installation project complies with association guidelines. |
| Is it worth using a professional to perform Traverse Drapery Rod Installation work? | The effectiveness of Traverse Drapery Rod Installation will depend on service provider skills, use of proper tools and attention to detail. |
| Is Traverse Drapery Rod Installation something that I can do myself? | Most of the Traverse Drapery Rod Installation project can be completed by a moderately experienced do-it-yourselfer; as with any project, high quality Traverse Drapery Rod Installation requires attention to detail and careful planning. |
| How many days are typically required to complete the Traverse Drapery Rod Installation work? | Normally, this work can be completed in 1 day. |
Traverse Drapery Rod Installation - Options, Quality Checks and Important Details
Use the list below to document your expectations for level of detail and finish quality for Traverse Drapery Rod Installation. Make sure that relevant information is included in any written contracts or work orders on your project. Before any Traverse Drapery Rod Installation work begins, review the checklist with the service provider. Tie payments to satisfactory completion of this checklist.
- The layout, location, style and finish appearance of ALL materials used in Traverse Drapery Rod Installation will be approved by owner, before any work begins
- A detailed traverse rod layout - showing material placement and all joints/seams - will be reviewed and approved before work begins
- Traverse rod will be installed so that the traverse rod base/trim is solidly attached and attached completely flush to the mounting surface
- There will be no gap of more than 1/16 inch wide where the traverse rod meets adjacent surfaces; a gap (in no cases wider that 1/16 inch) can be hidden by: __scribing __a smooth bead of caulk __ appropriately finished molding
- The traverse rod finish will match the finish color and sheen of adjacent hardware
- The traverse rod surface and surface finish will be free of surface defects, irregularities and any physical damage
- Each rod lockset/latching mechanism will be held immovable by the strikeplate when closed - there will be no "play" of the lockset within the strikeplate
- The traverse rod will be securely anchored to structural framing
- Installed traverse rod will be level to within 1/64 inch in any 2 foot direction
- The traverse rod will be installed with no sagging - so that any horizontal edge does not vary from a straight line by more than 1/8 inch in 10 feet
- The traverse rod surface and surface finish will be free of surface defects, irregularities and any physical damage
Traverse Drapery Rod Installation - Work Milestones and Project Reminders
The following list summarizes work tasks commonly performed during Traverse Drapery Rod Installation. These tasks help ensure proper completion of the traverse rod work and compliance with common manufacturer and vendor warranty requirements. Make sure that either you or your service provider takes responsibility for each of these tasks. All service provider task responsiblities should be clearly called out in the written contract or work orders.
- Complete written contract, including scope of work, quality checks, warranty, timing and payment terms; ensure that contract is signed before work begins
- Review and approve detailed layout / plan that shows location, orientation and placement of traverse rod, before any work begins
- Select, specify and order traverse rod; verify that type, grade, finish, size, color, any options, and quantity are clearly identified in the order; make sure that delivery date, terms and damage provisions are included in the order
- Confirm date (and time) for project start with subcontractor - one week and two days prior to project start
- Secure backing to structural framing, to serve as stable mounting base for the traverse rod
- Remove existing traverse rod (optional)
- Install traverse rod using manufacturer provided, finished matched screws, in compliance manufacturer recommendations and applicable local building code(s)
- Patch holes, gaps and openings left by the Traverse Drapery Rod Installation work; patch must be secure and match shape, texture and color of surrounding surfaces
- Inspect Traverse Drapery Rod Installation and verify that all quality requirements and punch list items are completed correctly
- Submit final payment; pay with a check to ensure expense can be verified for tax purposes
