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An example of an Apex BrickCutters Traditional FG2 brick window arch with brick soffits. The windows are set back from the brickwork, showing a check reveal detail.
Structural brick window arches, created by Apex BrickCutters, at Peterhouse College, where the windows are set back from the brickwork.
Brick arch construction
Brick Arches
An example of an Apex BrickCutters circular brick window arch with brick soffits. The windows are set back from the brickwork, showing a check reveal detail.
Closeup detail of a structural brick window arch, created by Apex BrickCutters, at Peterhouse College, where the windows are set back from the brickwork.

Brick Arches

LOOSE CUT ARCHES | PREFORMED ARCHES | STRUCTURAL ARCHES

Apex Brickcutters Ltd has 3 methods of manufacturing brick arches as follows:

1. Loose Cut – These arches are cut into individual voussoirs (Arch bricks). The arch is shrinkwrapped to a board ready for site installation by the bricklayer. The arch is designed to support its own weight therefore a catnic lintel is required above the opening to support the arch and the weight above. This is the cheapest method but takes the longest amount of time to install.
Lead Time 7-10 Days – Find out more about our Loose Cut Arches.

2. Preformed (Lightweight) – These arches are cut into 22mm brick slips and then bonded to a 80mm lightweight backing block, to achieve 102.5mm soffit. The arch is again designed to support its own weight therefore a catnic lintel is required beneath the arch to carry the weight above. This method is more expensive than loose cut but reduces considerably the time taken to install.
Lead Time 10-14 Days – Find out more about our Preformed Arches.

3. Structural – These arches are cut into 25mm brick slips which are bonded to a Load bearing concrete or steel lintel. As they are load bearing the customer has no requirement for an external skin lintel as they can continue to build on top of the arch.This method also allows for the arch to be seen from beneath with a 102mm Brick Faced Soffit if your window is set back from the brickwork. This is the most expensive method but again saves considerable time when installing into a building.
Lead Time 4-6 Weeks – Find out more about our Structural Arches.

PREFORMED ARCHES
Apex BrickCutters - PREFORMED ARCHES
STRUCTURAL ARCHES
Preformed Brick Arch A illustration
LOOSE CUT ARCHES
Apex BrickCutters - LOOSE CUT ARCHES
Illustrations Key
  1. Tapered voussoirs
  2. Stainless steel end bearing plates cast into concrete lintels
  3. Facing brick slips, factory bonded to face and soffit of lintel
  4. Reinforced concrete backing lintel
  5. Sockets for lifting eyes
  6. SIP board (BBA APPROVED), clad with factory bonded brick arch slips which are strengthened with a 6mm UPVC sealing strip to top and sides
  7. Steel cavity tray
  8. Integral UPVC external plastic forma strip
  9. Solid brick arch using bricks from site

Pre-formed and Structural methods need to be pre-pointed, by site, before installation, to ensure the concrete mix is consistent throughout the development. Alternatively, give your arches a traditional look and ask us to pre-point them with lime effect 4mm Joints. We also supply red rubber bricks ideal for refurbishment and conservation projects.

STANDARD ARCHES - FLAT GAUGED
Standard Flat Gauge Arch 01
FG1
Standard Flat Gauge Arch 02
FG2
Standard Flat Gauge Arch 03
FG3
Standard Flat Gauge Arch 04
FG4
Standard Flat Gauge Arch 05
FG5
Standard Flat Gauge Arch 06
FG6
STANDARD ARCHES - SEGMENTAL
Standard Segmental Arch 01
SGM1
Standard Segmental Arch 02
SGM2
Standard Segmental Arch 03
SGM3
Standard Segmental Arch 04
SGM4
Standard Segmental Arch 05
SGM5
Standard Segmental Arch 06
SGM6
STANDARD ARCHES - SEMI-CIRCULAR & BULLSEYE
Standard Semi-Circular Arch 01
SC1
Standard Semi-Circular Arch 02
SC2
Standard Semi-Circular Arch 03
SC3
Standard Semi-Circular Arch 04
SC4
Standard Bullseye Arch 01
BE1
Standard Bullseye Arch 02
BE2
NON-STANDARD ARCHES

A lot of our work is involved in matching arches in old buildings where extensions are being built or restoration work is being undertaken. If you have a project of this nature one of our technical sales team will visit the site and ascertain all the information necessary to produce arches as close to the originals. Drawings can be produced if required. we have stock of imperial sized clay rubbing blocks.