Description

Gothic Arched Window Features

Our Gothic arched windows authentically reinterpret medieval craftsmanship for contemporary homes. Featuring ​structural pointed arches inspired by 12th-century cathedral designs, these units combine:

​Historically accurate 60° apex angles – Matches proportions of Chartres Cathedral windows
​Leaded glass panelling – Hand-finished using 14th-century cames technique (EN 572-9 compliant)
​Reinforced stone composite frames – Replicates limestone durability with modern 0.28 U-factor thermal performance
​UV-filtering stained glass options – Blocks 92% infrared radiation while maintaining 78% VLT (visible light transmission)
Technical innovations include:

​Arched transom venting system – Motorized lower sash opens 45° without compromising structural integrity
​Quarry glass textures – Recreates authentic medieval light diffusion patterns
​Gargoyle-inspired drainage – Hidden gutter system handles 2.5″ hourly rainfall.

Benefits of Gothic Arched Windows

1. Architectural Authenticity
​Vertical emphasis – 8:1 height-to-width ratio creates cathedral-like elevation
​Tracery patterns – Optional trefoil/quatrefoil mullions mirror Westminster Abbey designs

2. Modernized Gothic Engineering
​Flying buttress support prep – Pre-drilled anchors for exterior stabilization systems
​Acoustic glazing – 42dB noise reduction maintains cloister-like serenity

3. Custom Ecclesiastical Detailing
​Biblical narrative glass – Commission custom stained scenes like Canterbury Cathedral’s Becket window
​Grotesque carvings – Optional limestone composite corbels with 50-year fade resistance

4. Energy-Efficient Medievalism
​Argon-filled lancets – Triple glazing achieves 0.19 SHGC for solar heat control
​Warm-edge spacers – Eliminate condensation risks in humidity-prone climates

5. Preservation-Ready Design
​Lime mortar compatibility – Frame joints accommodate traditional restoration methods
​Historic trust approvals – Meets English Heritage Grade II* listing requirements