Window Combinations with Arched Windows
What are Typical Window Sizes, Styles, Groups, & Framed Openings?
Front home elevations often have common window types. For instance, tall windows are typically single hung while shorter ones in sleeping areas are horizontal sliders. When homes are designed, builders generally use standard window sizes and styles placed in common size framed openings. However, multiple windows of different types are sometimes connected together in an opening to achieve a unique style.
How are Arched Windows & Sets Used?
A good example of using a different window style in a framed opening is the arched window. If you have an arched opening or plan to create one, single-hungs and an arched window can be mulled together. For reference, windows connected together are called a mulled window set. It’s also helpful to know that windows in a set or group can be separated by parts of a wall. In these cases, sheetrock is often used inside with masonry or siding on the outside to meet a specific style. Lastly, straight-sided single-hung windows are usually the mainstay of these groupings.
A single-hung arched center window flanked by single-hung straight windows
What is a Configuration with Arched & Single-Hung Windows?
A very popular single-hung window configuration is a tall, wide, arched center with narrow side windows. In this treatment the center single-hung window is often mulled with a half round arch on top. Because of the wide variety of widths and heights available for single-hung windows, there are plenty of size options. Standard single-hung widths for these configurations range between 18” and 48″ with heights from four to eight feet.
In addition, many other window replacement types are now available to fill these openings with more creative solutions! These include picture, double-hung, horizontal sliding, and arched top single-hung windows. Lines called grids or lights can also be added to your windows to create more style. Or you can leave them out and open up the view!
New straight and arch top single-hung windows with no grids
A gridded, single-hung arched center window with fixed picture windows on the sides
This opening has a center picture window with a separate arched top and side windows. It was just too big for one large picture window.
An arched, non-operable window in the center with side flanking single-hung windows. And BetterVue Screens on the bottom!
An older style center arched window. This one has single-hung windows with solar screens.
Let Us Create Custom Arched Combination Windows for You!
At Ringer Windows, we manufacture windows to meet the needs of your home and personal taste. While there’s no doubt that straight sided single-hung and horizontal sliding windows will satisfy building requirements, we love to do more. That’s why we always present window configurations that also create unique looks for your home! Among the custom options we offer are beautiful arched windows as either a single or mixed mulled set! When I meet clients considering window replacement, I love creating a window set that suits their needs and design requirements. Give us a call today and we’ll design, build, and install a great set of replacement windows for you!
