I have to say that the Le Fer Forgè traversing rods are fantastic. I used them on my last job; about 16' of traversing, split into three, mounted over 10' high. They work beautifully. My client loves them. I like the way they roll; very smooth. The panels were silk with blackout and interlining and they moved like they were feathers. I ordered a 2" diameter rod. I like them because they are aluminum, so the weight is much less than iron rods.