Radius & Custom
Quality Customization is what we do best!
One of the unique features of customization is radius windows and custom shapes. These windows and doors may be made to the customer’s exact specifications.
Custom shapes and radius windows allow the high-end customer to personalize their home. As seen in the White House, radius windows and back hoops allow unequaled elegance and beauty. When designing your next project remember the elegance that radius windows and doors, and other custom shapes can bring to your home.
Radius Doors
The design of radius doors is a unique opportunity to create a rich viewing environment.
Radius Windows
The design of radius windows is a unique opportunity to create a rich viewing environment.
Custom Shapes
The design of eye-catching custom shapes is a unique opportunity to create a rich viewing environment. Below are just a few examples of some of the unique-shaped windows we have built over the years…
Radius Terminology
Round Tops Terminology
- TRUE RADIUS means that the arc is part of a circle. The height must be less than or equal to half the width of the unit.
- HALF CIRCLE means that the height is exactly half the width. A true half circle is a true radius, but a true radius but a true radius does not have to be a true half circle. (i.e. Eyebrow)
- EYEBROW is a true radius but not a true half circle. (See drawing below)
- ELLIPSE is made using two or more radii.
- GOTHIC means that the height must be greater than half the width.
- SPRING LINE is the point where radius or curved portion meets straight vertical legs.
- CENTER LINE is the measurement from the bottom of the unit to the top of the radius.
- DROP is the measurement from the top of the unit to the spring line.