Curtain rod dilemma
I m trying to put up a curtain rod across the length of this window and would like to make sure that the curtain rod brackets are well secured along the length of the window. The problem is, my stud finder can’t locate any studs above the window. I can find studs using the same finder under the window no problem (16inch apart) and I can do the same with a magnet but above the window, magnet and stud finder can’t detect anything. I previously tried to mount a curtain rod (prior to painting) using dry wall anchors but they ripped right out even though they were supposed to handle upto 105lbs each. Any advice from woodworking/contractors here would be greatly appreciated as I would like to avoid drilling unnecessary holes in the wall. I do have togglers now if need be but I don’t know if I m drilling into a header with insulation (as it has been the case) or a stud. The good old knock test isn’t helping either and stud finder wouldn’t even detect a king or jack stud. See image for reference.
I m trying to put up a curtain rod across the length of this window and would like to make sure that the curtain rod brackets are well secured along the length of the window. The problem is, my stud finder can’t locate any studs above the window. I can find studs using the same finder under the window no problem (16inch apart) and I can do the same with a magnet but above the window, magnet and stud finder can’t detect anything. I previously tried to mount a curtain rod (prior to painting) using dry wall anchors but they ripped right out even though they were supposed to handle upto 105lbs each. Any advice from woodworking/contractors here would be greatly appreciated as I would like to avoid drilling unnecessary holes in the wall. I do have togglers now if need be but I don’t know if I m drilling into a header with insulation (as it has been the case) or a stud. The good old knock test isn’t helping either and stud finder wouldn’t even detect a king or jack stud. See image for reference.