Arched Windows

To have arched windows complement different door designs and achieve the desired look, at Neuffer we offer four differently shaped options:

• Rounded arch (single, fanlight, or double)
• Segmental arch (single or double)
• Double triangular arch
• Double truncated arch

In terms of a rounded arch, this is the classic curved window design. It can be manufactured with one glazed piece to make for a simple style and provide unobstructed views out.

An alternative construction though, that achieves the same shape, is rather to have a rectangular window with a transom bar and curved upper fanlight. While the transom can add character by dividing the glazing, the use of an upper panel and the lower window adds a practical benefit. Both parts can be fixed or operated separately, for example, achieving effective and secure ventilation.

Our double design of the curved arch window then functions in a similar way. Constructed using two rectangular windows with a semi-circular fanlight arching over them, the different elements can also be operated independently of one another. Customers can then decide whether a central mullion bar should be vertically present between the lower windows. If it is not, particularly open views can be created.

Compared to a rounded arch, our segmental arch windows feature a flatter top and cut a subtler look. They are available as a single sash model or rather as double variants where two segmentally arched halves meet in the middle to form a curve. As with our rounded model, for the double sash variant customers can decide whether there should be a central mullion bar.

For clients who want to create a more striking or particularly unique first impression, further options are available. Ideal for gables where large fronts can extend to the roof, our double pointed window features a triangular top formed from two symmetrical trapezoid-shaped sashes, for example. The double truncated model then creates a similar shape, just with a flatter top. This has the window structurally fit with a variety of different buildings and roof types while adding a more ornate design.

At Neuffer we pioneer opening mechanisms where maximum security and safety meet excellent ventilation and insulation. Thanks to the systems' versatility, there are a range of options for arched windows and fanlights, including:

• Fixed
• Tilt and turn
• Tilt-only
• Turn-only

To achieve optimal function and structurally suit different buildings, an arched window can feature various combinations of the above mechanisms.

The entire product and all parts could be fixed and not open, for instance. This provides maximum security and can be ideal if the space already has sufficient airing or is small.

On the other hand, a rounded arch double window could have one lower sash that turns to swing open, a tilt and turn option on the second lower sash, and a tiltable upper fanlight. The systems typically work by turning the handle. In terms of a tilt-only or turn-only mechanism, when the handle is moved 90°, the window can respectively be tilted ajar to the interior or inwardly swung open on hinges. When it comes to a tilt and turn opening, both these options are made possible – tilting when the handle is at 90° and turning at 180°. For particularly large arched windows where fanlights may be located quite high up, we can alternatively supply a motor-powered tilt opening.

As tilt and turn mechanisms enable the window to open to different degrees, they are ideal for securely airing homes to different extents. A tilted fanlight can provide a subtle yet steady breeze, for example, and be out of reach from intruders while a fully turned sash fully airs interiors. With a customisable number of locking plates and quality metal fittings, the systems are particularly robust and can be tailored to suit different security requirements. Child safety features like sash opening limiters, which restrict how far the window can open to, are then also available.