Poles that are to be joined together require a centre support. This gives the joining halves the support they need, as just using a pole connector isn’t going to be strong enough on its own. Centre brackets can be added to poles even when the pole is in one piece, to give the pole added support and prevent the pole from bowing in the centre – especially when extra heavy curtain are being used. Centre brackets are available in many different projections, diameters, materials and colours, enabling you to match the centre brackets up with existing curtain poles.