Forest Tavira Outdoor Traversing Rail: a traversing rod made for outdoor use
Tavira outdoor traversing rod by Forest, with 2026 retail prices, sizes, finishes and specifications.
What is the Forest Tavira Outdoor Traversing Rail?
The Forest Tavira Outdoor Traversing Rail is a 1 1/8 inch powder-coated traversing rod made for outdoor rooms, rated for 4 lb of drapery per foot, up to 19 feet long in one piece. It cannot be spliced. A 6 ft Forest Tavira outdoor traversing rod (single) costs $1,040.75; a 12 ft one costs $1,660.61.
Tavira is the only Forest traversing system rated for outdoor use. It draws one way or from the center, takes pinch pleat or ripplefold drapery (Forest recommends its Easyflex system for ripplefold), and comes in white, antique bronze, graphite or taupe. The assembled set includes the rail with its end cap finial and end stop, masters, carriers and brackets.
Forest Tavira outdoor traversing rod specifications
Forest's published figures for the US market (forestdh.com, the 2026 brochure and the 2026 catalog).
| Profile | 1 1/8 in powder-coated outdoor rail |
|---|---|
| Maximum fabric weight | 4 lb per foot, depending on the application |
| Maximum length | 19 ft; this system cannot be spliced |
| Mounting | Wall or ceiling, indoors or outdoors |
| Operation | Hand draw, one-way or center-open, pinch pleat or ripplefold (Forest recommends Easyflex for ripplefold) |
| Finishes | 4: 25 White, 81 Antique Bronze, 89 Graphite, 95 Taupe |
| Assembled set | Rail with its end cap finial and end stop, masters, carriers and brackets |
How much does a Forest Tavira outdoor traversing rod cost?
A 6 ft Forest Tavira outdoor traversing rod (single) costs $1,040.75; a 12 ft one costs $1,660.61.
| Length | Single |
|---|---|
| 3 ft | $834.13 |
| 4 ft | $834.13 |
| 5 ft | $937.44 |
| 6 ft | $1,040.75 |
| 8 ft | $1,247.37 |
| 10 ft | $1,453.99 |
| 12 ft | $1,660.61 |
| 14 ft | $1,867.23 |
| 16 ft | $2,073.85 |
| Option | First 4 feet | Each additional foot | Catalog page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single | $834.13 | $103.31 | p. 45 |
Forest prices an assembled system as one amount for the first 4 feet plus a fixed amount for each additional foot; the catalog prints no price for part of a foot, so a length between two whole feet is priced at the next whole foot, and anything up to 4 feet costs the 4-foot price. Sizes above 16 ft are quoted at the measure.
Hardware only. Professional installation is quoted at the measure. Prices are 2026 retail, before tax, and may change.
Forest Tavira outdoor traversing rod parts and 2026 prices
16 parts and accessories with their 2026 retail prices, as printed in the Forest 2026 catalog. Parts sold by the box show the price each when bought by the full box, the box quantity, and the price each for a broken box. XX in a part number stands for the finish code; see the finishes below.
Show all 16 parts and prices
| Part number | Description | Finish or option | Price | Unit | Pack | Catalog |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51419-XX | 1 1/8" Aluminum Rail | $23.21 | per ft | p. 46 | ||
| 9036-00 | Easyflex Tape | $629.00 | p. 46 | |||
| 53401-XX | Single Wall Bracket | $84.05 | each | p. 46 | ||
| 2207-25 | 60% fullness, 2 5/8" OC | $1,190.00 | per roll | p. 46 | ||
| 53402-XX | Extended Single Wall Bracket | $110.66 | each | p. 46 | ||
| 53412-XX | Inside Mount Bracket | $132.94 | each | p. 46 | ||
| 9037-25 | Easyflex Hook | $1.18 | each | box of 500; broken box $1.42 each | p. 46 | |
| 53408-XX | Flush Ceiling Bracket Cannot use finials | 25 white, 59 black, 70 bronze | $30.67 | each | p. 46 | |
| 2116-25 | Easywave Square Carrier, 80% | $1.34 | each | box of 1000; broken box $1.62 each | p. 46 | |
| 52430-XX | End Cap Finial | $58.16 | each | p. 46 | ||
| 9039-25 | Easyflex End Hook use with Easywave Square Carrier 2116-25 | $0.35 | each | box of 1000; broken box $0.43 each | p. 46 | |
| 52002-25 | Low Profile Ball Bearing | $0.80 | each | box of 1000; broken box $0.98 each | p. 46 | |
| 9040-25 | Forest Easyflex master | $6.22 | each | box of 25; broken box $7.46 each | p. 46 | |
| B8809-23-00 | Overlap R | $15.43 | each | box of 25; broken box $18.55 each | p. 46 | |
| B8809-24-00 | Underlap L Plastic Snap Master | 59 black + 10% | $15.43 | each | box of 25; broken box $18.55 each | p. 46 |
| V799-2-00 | End Stop | $1.06 | each | box of 100; broken box $1.28 each | p. 46 |
Hardware only. Professional installation is quoted at the measure. Prices are 2026 retail, before tax, and may change.
What finishes does the Forest Tavira outdoor traversing rod come in?
Finish codes as Forest prints them; the code replaces XX in the part number.
- 25White
- 81Antique Bronze
- 89Graphite
- 95Taupe
Forest Tavira outdoor traversing rod finials and prices
H is the height and P the projection from the end of the rod, where Forest publishes them. Pictures from Forest's library show one finish of each finial.
Flush Ceiling Bracket Cannot use Finial53408-XX
$30.67 each
End Cap Finial52430-XX
$58.16 each
Hardware only. Professional installation is quoted at the measure. Prices are 2026 retail, before tax, and may change.
Where the Forest Tavira outdoor traversing rod fits
Covered terraces and loggias in South Florida take a beating from salt air and sun. For outdoor curtains on a covered lanai in Fort Lauderdale or Key Biscayne, Tavira is the Forest rod we would use, with an outdoor fabric; for full exposure we often suggest outdoor shades instead.
Forest Tavira outdoor traversing rod: frequently asked
How much does a Forest Tavira outdoor traversing rod cost?
A 6 ft Forest Tavira outdoor traversing rod (single) costs $1,040.75; a 12 ft one costs $1,660.61. Prices are Forest's 2026 retail for the hardware only; installation is quoted at the measure.
What is the weight limit of the Forest Tavira outdoor traversing rod?
Forest rates it at 4 lb per foot, depending on the application.
What finishes does the Forest Tavira outdoor traversing rod come in?
25 White, 81 Antique Bronze, 89 Graphite, 95 Taupe. XX in a part number stands for the finish code.
What is the longest Forest Tavira outdoor rod?
19 feet in one piece. Forest states that the Tavira traversing system cannot be spliced, so wider openings need two rods.
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