Windows
Shaped & feature windows
Arched heads, gable-end apexes, circular feature windows and large fixed panes are all possible in uPVC. Shaped frames are bent or cut and welded to a template taken from your opening, so they follow the brickwork rather than approximating it.
See all 7 layoutsLarge fixed windows are usually combined with opening lights below or beside them. That way the room can still be ventilated, and the outside glass can be cleaned safely.
Glass matters more on big panes. Any glass within 800 mm of the floor must be safety glass under Approved Document K, and large panes are often toughened or laminated for strength anyway. In a stairwell or a high gable, think about how the outside will be cleaned before you choose a fixed pane.
Shaped windows usually take a little longer to make than standard ones, because each frame is made to its own template. Your quote confirms the lead time.
7 standard layouts
The layouts we fit most in UK homes. Every one is made to measure, and you choose the opening side, colour and glass. Need something different? Tell us and we’ll draw it for you.
Drawings are viewed from outside and are not to scale. Dashed lines meet at the hinge side. Sizes are typical starting points; we measure every opening at survey.
Why choose shaped & feature windows
Templated on site
We take a physical or digital template of the opening.
Matches the rest
Same profile, colour and glass as your other windows.
Opening combinations
Shaped tops can sit above side-hung or tilt & turn openers.
Large fixed panes
Picture windows with toughened or laminated glass where required.
At a glance
Exact figures depend on the system and options you choose. We confirm them on your written quote.
| Shapes | Full and segmental arch, gothic arch, apex, circle, trapezium |
|---|---|
| Glazing | Double glazed as standard. Triple glazing available on request |
| Energy | Meets Building Regulations Part L for replacement windows (U-value 1.4 W/m²K or better, or WER band B or above). A-rated options available |
| Ventilation | Trickle vents fitted where Part F requires them, including wherever the old windows had them |
| Safety glass | Toughened or laminated glass in critical locations, including any pane within 800 mm of the floor (Part K) |
| Colours | White, cream, woodgrain foils and solid colours including anthracite grey (RAL 7016), black and Chartwell green |
About shaped & feature windows
Do shaped windows take longer?
Usually a little, because the frames are made to a template of your opening. We confirm the lead time on your quote.
Can a shaped window open?
Some can. A gentle segmental arch can often be made as an opener, but most arches, circles and apexes are fixed. We usually pair them with an opening casement or tilt & turn below, so the room can still be ventilated.
Similar styles
Casement windows
Hinged and fixed panes in almost any layout. The standard window for most UK houses.
- 34 layouts
- Side-hung
- Top-hung
- Fixed lights
Bay & bow windows
Three to six facets that catch light from several sides. Structure checked at survey.
- 5 layouts
- 3–6 facets
- Bay support poles
French doors
A pair of glazed doors with no centre post. Opens wide onto the garden.
- 6 layouts
- No centre post
- Shoot bolts
Free survey · written quote · no obligation
Get a price for shaped & feature windows.
Send rough sizes and a few photos for an estimate. Or book a free survey and we’ll measure everything ourselves.