Not every window opening is a rectangle. Arches over entryways, angled peaks in gable ends, circular accent windows, and other specialty shapes show up throughout Long Island's older and architecturally detailed homes, and replacing them requires more precise measurement and fabrication than a standard window.
Because these openings are often original to the house and not a standard manufactured size, custom shape windows require careful templating of the existing opening before ordering, and installation that accounts for the unique geometry of each unit. We handle both the measurement and the install with that precision in mind.
Custom shape windows demand precise templating since no two arched or angled openings are guaranteed to be identical, even within the same house. Deciding factors are usually whether the shape is fixed or needs to be operable, and whether you're matching an existing opening exactly or introducing a new shaped window as a design feature.
A complete semicircular window, commonly used above entry doors or as a standalone accent window near a roofline peak.
A gentler curve than a full arch, often used above standard rectangular windows or doors as an architectural accent.
A window shaped to match the angle of a gable end or cathedral ceiling, common on homes with steep roof pitches.
A fully round or oval fixed window used as a standalone architectural feature rather than a primary light source.
Angled multi-sided shapes used to fill unusual architectural openings that don't fit standard geometric categories.
We create a precise template of the existing opening, since custom shapes can vary even between openings that look identical from the ground.
We confirm whether the window will be fixed or needs any operable component, which affects fabrication and hardware options.
The custom unit is ordered to the templated specifications, with a longer lead time than standard rectangular windows.
The existing opening is prepped, addressing any framing or trim adjustments needed for the new unit to fit precisely.
The custom window is set and secured with attention to the specific geometry, since shims and sealant application differ from a standard rectangular frame.
Interior and exterior trim is fitted to the custom shape, which typically requires more hands-on fabrication than standard trim pieces.
Custom shape windows cost more than standard units due to templating time, fabrication complexity, and custom trim work, and pricing varies significantly by shape and size. Because every opening is unique, we template on-site and get manufacturer fabrication pricing before quoting your project.
Get an EstimateGetting a custom shape window right starts with the template, and we treat that step as carefully as the installation itself, since an inaccurate template leads to a unit that doesn't fit the opening it was built for.
Tell us about your home and we’ll come out, measure, and give you a written price with the scope spelled out. Prefer to talk it through? Call (631) 972-0873.
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