TEarlywine
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I have a P.M. trying to convince me that a tensioned wire rope and split-traveller on rings is a viable substitute to dead-hanging a curtain track from our fixed grid (we do not have fly or fixed battens to hang from). He says just set up 2 vertical pipes, floor to grid, OffSL-SR and stretch wire rope between them... "will be easier than hanging curtain track." I say wire rope of any thickness will sag under its own weight, and even more with even a lightweight curtain on it, no matter how much we tension it ...not to mention the cost of securing and guide-lining the vertical pipes to handle the tension (and change of tension/weight as curtain is drawn in or out), etc. etc.
We're talking possibly 40'+ wide and approx 20' tall curtain (fabric weight from chiffon to painted drop to real drape is still in discussion).
Any advice on dealing with his idea (yes, I already tried dismissing/ignoring it), or more-specific facts or issues you have easily available to help me make my point would be greatly appreciated!
We're talking possibly 40'+ wide and approx 20' tall curtain (fabric weight from chiffon to painted drop to real drape is still in discussion).
Any advice on dealing with his idea (yes, I already tried dismissing/ignoring it), or more-specific facts or issues you have easily available to help me make my point would be greatly appreciated!