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Arc-Top Windows

An arc-top window is a window whose top course curves into a radius rather than meeting in a square corner, producing a half-round, segmental arch, eyebrow, or full-arch elevation. Crateworks builds NFRC-certified arc-top windows in thermally-broken aluminum, with NFRC ratings maintained on the radius configurations, AAMA 2605 PVDF finish, and CSA A440-22 cold-climate on file.

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Best for

Heritage facades and modern arched openings where the elevation calls for a curved head, dormers and stair landings, and transom-paired stacks above a square fixed picture window.

  • NFRC certified
  • CSA A440-22
  • AAMA 2605
  • STC 56

Crateworks holds NFRC certifications across casement, tilt-turn, fixed-picture, awning, sliding, bifold, entry, swing, and arc-top configurations. Cert IDs disclosed on quote.

CSA A440-22 cold-climate certified #80224506. U = 0.236 to 0.387 depending on configuration.

AAMA 2605 PVDF coating, 20-year finish warranty.

STC 56 acoustic per ASTM E90.

Built to your opening

Every window made to order.

You specify the configuration axes below; we build to it. Frame colors are called out by RAL number.

  • Size
  • Radius (half-round, segmental, eyebrow, full-arch)
  • Glass (double or triple LowE Argon)
  • Color (RAL)
  • Finish (AAMA 2605 PVDF)

Regional posture

Spec by region.

One canonical product. Two regional postures with the cert and code considerations that change with the border.


Common questions

An arc-top window is any window whose head meets the jamb on a curve instead of a 90-degree corner. The common variants are half-round (a full semicircle), segmental arch (a shallow arc), eyebrow (a very shallow arch), and full-arch (a tall pointed or rounded curve). All of them are built around the elevation drawing.
NFRC ratings are maintained on Crateworks arc-top configurations. The cert applies to the standard radius profiles documented on file; tell us the radius and we will confirm what is on cert before you commit.
Yes, this is the most common layout. A half-round or segmental arc-top pairs above a fixed picture or awning window to extend the daylight without adding a sash that needs to open at height. The arc-top stays fixed; the unit below carries the ventilation.
Yes. This configuration is NFRC certified. CSA A440-22 #80224506 is on file for cold-climate Canadian projects. AAMA 2605 PVDF finish, 20-year coating. STC 56 acoustic per ASTM E90. Cert PDFs are disclosed on every quote.

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Built to your opening

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