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Arched and curved windows are specialty openings that require custom fabrication – standard stock sizes don’t exist for them, and a poor installation in Palm Beach’s coastal climate means water intrusion, failed seals, and hardware that corrodes faster than you’d expect. At Winslow Windows & Doors, we measure, source, and install our Custom & Geometric Windows services for arched and curved openings that fit the first time, sealed tight against South Florida wind and rain, and rated to meet Palm Beach County’s impact requirements. If you’re dealing with a failing arch window or planning a new build with curved geometry, call us at (561) 782-7525 – a live person picks up, any hour.
Arched and curved windows show up throughout Palm Beach – in Mediterranean Revival estates near South Ocean Boulevard, in newer coastal construction along Flagler Drive, and in custom homes tucked into the island’s interior. They’re one of the most architecturally distinctive features a home can have, and they’re also one of the most technically demanding to replace or install correctly. Ed Winslow has been doing exactly this work since 2011, and this page covers what the process looks like, what it typically costs in this market, and why the details matter more than most homeowners expect.
This page is part of our broader Custom & Geometric Windows in Palm Beach service. If you’re navigating a project with multiple specialty shapes, that parent page gives you the full picture.
When You Need Arched and Curved Windows
- Your existing arch window is fogged between panes or leaking. Failed thermal seals are the most common problem we see in Palm Beach’s humidity. Once the argon or air gap is compromised, condensation builds inside the glass unit and the insulating value drops significantly. This isn’t a cleaning issue – the glass unit needs replacing.
- The frame has corroded, warped, or cracked at the curve. Older aluminum frames in particular tend to pit and oxidize along the curved segment, where factory coatings were thinner. Once the frame integrity is gone, no amount of caulk fixes the seal problem at the arch peak.
- You’re failing a Palm Beach County wind or impact inspection. Pre-2002 arch windows were rarely built to current Florida Building Code wind-load requirements. If your insurance carrier or a county inspector has flagged your specialty windows, you’ll need documented impact-rated replacements – not just any arch window pulled from a catalog.
- A renovation is changing the rough opening. Expanding a standard rectangular window into an arched opening, or squaring off an arch that no longer suits the home’s updated design, both require custom fabrication. We handle the structural coordination and permitting that framing changes require in Palm Beach.
- You’re building new or doing a full exterior renovation. Architects and builders in Palm Beach specify arched and curved windows for aesthetic reasons, but the installation has to match the spec sheet exactly – radius, frame depth, glazing type, and impact rating all have to align before the window goes in the wall.
- Your current arch window is single-pane and driving up your cooling bill. Single-pane curved glass is surprisingly common in older Palm Beach homes. Upgrading to a double-pane, low-E laminated unit in the same arch profile meaningfully reduces solar heat gain, which matters a lot when your AC runs ten months a year.
Our Arched and Curved Windows Process
- On-site measurement and assessment. Curved and arched openings can’t be measured with a tape measure alone. We use a combination of radius gauges, digital angle finders, and direct templating to capture the exact geometry of your opening – including the spring point, the radius or ellipse of the curve, the rough opening dimensions, and the sill angle. For elliptical or eyebrow windows, we create a physical template. A background-checked, uniformed technician handles this visit, and we give you upfront pricing before anything is ordered.
- Product selection and fabrication order. Based on your opening, your impact requirements, and your budget, we identify the right product from our authorized brand lineup. For arch and curved applications in Palm Beach, we regularly work with PGT and CGI, both of which manufacture custom-radius impact units that meet Florida’s High-Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ) product approval requirements. We handle the order with the manufacturer directly – you don’t coordinate with a factory or wait for callbacks.
- Permit coordination. Palm Beach County requires permits for window replacements that involve structural changes or impact-rated upgrades in certain zones. We pull the permit, handle the documentation, and schedule the inspection. This step is non-negotiable for homeowners who want their insurance credits and don’t want a lien on their property at sale time.
- Removal of the existing window. Getting an arched window out of a masonry or stucco opening without cracking the surrounding material takes patience. We score the existing frame carefully, remove it in sections if needed, and inspect the rough opening for rot, moisture damage, or failed flashing before anything new goes in.
- Installation, flashing, and sealing. The new unit goes in with the correct shim pattern for the curved head, continuous flashing tape at all sill and jamb transitions, and a flexible sealant bead at the exterior that can handle thermal movement in South Florida’s heat cycles. The arch peak gets particular attention – it’s where most water failures start on poorly installed curved windows.
- Final inspection and walkthrough. We test every operable sash (on windows that open), check the seal condition visually, and walk you through the warranty documentation before we leave. Ed’s name is on the job, so “close enough” isn’t in the vocabulary. If something isn’t right at the final walkthrough, we come back – that’s the Done Right Promise in practice.
Arched and Curved Windows Pricing in Palm Beach
Arched and curved windows in Palm Beach typically run higher than standard rectangular replacements because every unit requires custom fabrication. There’s no off-the-shelf arch window that fits a 1940s Mediterranean Revival radius exactly – the factory builds it to your spec, and that takes time and precision material work. Below are the ranges we see most often on Palm Beach jobs, not national averages pulled from a general contractor database.
| Window Type | Typical Installed Price Range (Palm Beach) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Fixed arch window (single unit, impact-rated) | $850 – $1,800 | Most common replacement in older Palm Beach estates; price varies with glass size and radius |
| Elliptical or eyebrow window (fixed) | $1,100 – $2,400 | More complex curve geometry increases fabrication cost; templating required |
| Arched double-hung or casement (operable) | $1,500 – $3,200 | Operable hardware for curved frames is specialty-sourced; hardware cost is a meaningful portion of the total |
| Curved bay or bow configuration | $3,500 – $7,500+ | Multi-unit curved runs require structural coordination and longer lead times from the factory |
| Stucco repair and repaint (if needed) | $150 – $600 per window | Often needed after frame removal in older masonry construction; we coordinate the trade |
What affects where your project lands in these ranges: the radius tightness (a tighter curve requires more precision machining), the glass package (standard impact laminate vs. low-E with high solar-heat-gain coefficient specifications), the frame material (vinyl vs. aluminum), and whether the rough opening needs any modification. Homes in Palm Beach’s historic district may also have design review requirements that affect material choices.
We don’t charge a trip fee for estimates within our home county. Senior and veteran homeowners receive a permanent 10% discount on all work – no expiration, no fine print. And if you have a written estimate from another company, we’ll give you a free second opinion before you sign anything.
Call (561) 782-7525 for a no-obligation estimate. Someone answers every call.
Why Palm Beach Homeowners Work with Winslow
Palm Beach is a specific market. The architecture here – Spanish Colonial, Mediterranean Revival, Regency Modern, and the newer coastal-contemporary builds – demands Custom Impact Windows and a higher level of custom work than most Florida markets. An arch window installer who does mostly tract homes in western Broward County isn’t set up for what South Ocean Boulevard and El Bravo Way require. We are.
Ed Winslow founded this company in Palm Beach County in 2011. We’re not a franchise, not a national chain, and not a subcontractor working under someone else’s ticket. When you call (561) 782-7525, you’re reaching the same team that shows up at your door – background-checked, in uniform, and accountable to Ed directly.
Our authorization with PGT and CGI matters specifically for curved and arched impact windows because both manufacturers have documented HVHZ product approvals for custom-radius units. That approval chain – from factory to installer to county inspector – is what protects your insurance credits and your permit record. A window installed without that chain of documentation is a liability, not an upgrade.
The Done Right Promise isn’t marketing language. It’s a commitment that if something isn’t right with our work, we come back and fix it. That standard applies to a standard slider and it applies to a custom-fabricated elliptical window in a 1927 stucco wall. Same promise, same accountability, same owner’s name behind it.
We’re also part of the broader community of homeowners and contractors who work on Palm Beach’s architectural stock every day. We know the county permit office, we know the inspection process, and we know which historic district standards apply to which blocks. That local knowledge shortens your project timeline and reduces the chance of surprises.
Key Takeaways
- Arched and curved windows in Palm Beach require custom fabrication – no stock unit fits a genuine radius or ellipse correctly.
- Impact-rated arch windows from authorized manufacturers like PGT and CGI carry the HVHZ product approvals Palm Beach County requires.
- Installed prices in Palm Beach typically start around $850 for a fixed arch unit and go up from there based on geometry, glass package, and operability.
- Winslow Windows & Doors has been doing this work in Palm Beach since 2011 under Ed Winslow’s direct ownership.
- No trip charge for estimates in the home county. Senior and veteran discounts are permanent. Free second opinions on written estimates.
- The Done Right Promise means if the work isn’t right, we come back – period.
FAQs – Arched and Curved Windows in Palm Beach
How long does it take to get a custom arched window fabricated and installed in Palm Beach?
Most custom arch and curved window units take 4 to 8 weeks from confirmed order to delivery, depending on the manufacturer’s current lead time and the complexity of the radius. PGT and CGI both manufacture Geometric & Shaped Windows and custom-geometry impact units for the South Florida market, and lead times can stretch during peak storm-season replacement demand. Once the unit arrives, installation on a single arch window is typically a one-day job. We’ll give you a realistic timeline before you commit to anything, and we follow up proactively when lead times shift. Call (561) 782-7525 to get current production lead times for your specific window type.
Do arched windows in Palm Beach need to be impact-rated?
Yes, in most cases. Palm Beach County falls within Florida’s High-Velocity Hurricane Zone, and any window replacement – including custom arch and curved units – must meet HVHZ product approval requirements under the Florida Building Code. This applies to replacements in existing homes, not just new construction. The specific requirement depends on the building’s wind exposure category and the location of the opening on the structure, but we treat impact rating as a baseline on every Palm Beach project unless a specific exemption applies. Non-impact windows in an HVHZ location create insurance and permitting complications that aren’t worth the short-term cost savings.
Can you match the arch profile of my existing window exactly?
Yes. Matching an existing arch profile is exactly why we use direct templating on curved openings rather than relying on measurements alone. For a round-top arch, we capture the radius and spring-point height. For elliptical, eyebrow, or compound curves, we create a physical template from the existing frame or rough opening. The factory fabricates to that template. The goal is a unit that drops in without modifying the surrounding stucco or interior trim – though we do sometimes find that the original opening wasn’t perfectly consistent, and we address that during installation. If you’re concerned about matching a profile in a historic or architecturally sensitive home, call us and we’ll talk through the measurement process before you commit.
Is it cheaper to repair an existing arched window or replace it?
Repair is cheaper short-term but almost never the right call when the frame has failed or the glass seal is broken. A fogged or leaking arch window with a compromised frame will continue to fail – the curve geometry means stress concentrates at the arch peak and the spring points, and patching a frame in those areas rarely holds. If the issue is an isolated hardware failure on an operable arched unit, repair can make sense and we’ll tell you honestly when that’s the case. For glass seal failures or frame corrosion, replacement is the better investment, and in Palm Beach’s climate, a modern double-pane low-E unit will noticeably reduce your cooling load compared to what was there before. Call (561) 782-7525 – we’ll assess your window and give you an honest recommendation, not a sales pitch.
Ready to Get Started?
If you have an arched or curved window that’s failing, a renovation requiring Oversized Openings or specialty geometry, or a new build that needs impact-rated custom units, we’re ready to help. Call (561) 782-7525 – someone answers every call, day or night, no voicemail. We’ll schedule a no-obligation on-site measurement, walk you through the options for your specific opening, and give you upfront pricing before anything is ordered. No trip charge in Palm Beach County. Senior and veteran discounts always apply.
Ed’s name is on the business. That means every custom arch window we install in Palm Beach carries personal accountability behind it – not a warranty department in another state, not a call center ticket. If something isn’t right, we come back. That’s the promise, and it doesn’t expire.
Winslow Windows & Doors has been part of the Palm Beach community since 2011. We know the architecture here, the permit process here, and the wind loads this coastline actually produces. For arched and curved windows done right the first time, we’re the neighbor down the road you can count on.
Written by Ed Winslow, Owner at Winslow Windows & Doors, serving Palm Beach since 2011.
Six Reasons Homeowners Choose Winslow Windows & Doors
Impact systems engineered to design pressures up to +/-100, matched to your wind zone - your openings hold when the storm arrives.
Low-E insulated impact glass from our manufacturer lines commonly cuts monthly cooling bills 20-30%.
Laminated impact glass shuts out up to 40% of outside noise - traffic, neighbors, weather.
Monitoring services run $30-90 a month. Laminated impact glass resists forced entry around the clock, with no subscription.
Florida homeowners average around 25% savings on the windstorm portion of their policy after protecting every opening - some homes qualify for more.
A full impact package upgrades curb appeal, buyer confidence and appraised value in one project.