Curved architectural detail is expensive to get right in masonry — every arch and every curved wall section has to be fabricated on site, and no two openings are ever quite the same radius. Unitex Arches and Sweeps profiles solve that problem differently. Each piece is a lightweight, render-ready EPS template, produced to the exact curve of the opening or facade it’s built for, so builders and renderers get a consistent architectural result without the weight, cost, or on-site guesswork of traditional curved masonry.

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What’s in the Arches and Sweeps Range

The range covers two distinct applications. Arch templates are shaped to the head curve of an opening — windows, doors, porticos — giving a clean, consistent arch profile ready for render. Sweep templates handle curved wall sections rather than openings, such as bay windows, bow windows, or curved parapet and wall returns, and are available in concaving and protruding orientations to match whichever way the facade curves. Every product in this sub-category, from Arc and Arch Templates through to Sweep Concaving and Sweep Protruding Templates, is supplied as a bespoke item, made to the dimensions of the actual project rather than picked from a generic stock shape.

Built for Render Integration, Not a Standalone Finish

Like the rest of the Uni-Shape® range, arch and sweep profiles are designed to be integrated into the render and texture system, not painted directly. Once installed, the profile is coated using Unitex base coat render and finished with the chosen texture and topcoat system, so the curved detail reads as a seamless part of the facade rather than an applied add-on, and carries the same weather protection as the surrounding wall.

Why Builders and Renderers Choose Bespoke Arch and Sweep Profiles

Fabricating a matching arch or sweep in masonry or timber formwork is slow and depends heavily on the individual tradesperson replicating a radius by hand. A pre-formed EPS template removes that variability, installs faster, and adds no meaningful structural load to the wall. The approach suits a wide range of facade styles, from a traditional arched window head on a period-style home through to a smooth curved return on a contemporary bay window.

Ordering Bespoke Arch and Sweep Profiles

Because every piece is made to order, the Unitex technical sales team works from project plans to confirm the exact radius, dimensions, and lead time before quoting. Builders and renderers should engage early — bespoke items take longer to produce than stock profiles, and getting accurate dimensions from the plans upfront avoids delays once the job is on site.

Explore the Full Uni-Shape® Range

Arches and Sweeps sit alongside column base profiles and the wider Uni-Shape® Profiles & Columns range, all designed to be finished with Unitex base coat render, texture and protective topcoat systems for a consistent facade finish.

Frequently Asked Questions

What’s the difference between an arch and a sweep profile?

An arch template is shaped for the head of an opening such as a window or door. A sweep template is shaped for a curved wall or facade section, such as a bay window, and comes in concaving or protruding orientations depending on which way the wall curves.

Can Unitex match an existing curve or radius?

Yes. Because these profiles are bespoke, the technical sales team can work from project plans or an existing radius to confirm dimensions and produce a matching template.

Do arch and sweep profiles need to be rendered?

Yes. They’re designed to be integrated into a render and texture system rather than left exposed or painted directly, to maintain consistent weather protection across the facade.

Get a Quote for Your Project

Contact the Unitex technical sales team on 1800 RENDER or sales@unitex.com.au with your plans to confirm dimensions and get a bespoke quote for arch and sweep profiles.