Arcura

Arcura For over 20 years we've designed, supplied and installed bespoke windows and doors for both commercial/Community buildings and apartments/houses.

Arcura is a long established family business with a strong reputation amongst developers and contractors for quality workmanship, unparalleled industry knowledge and high levels of service. We started life back in 1986, and until August 2015 we were known as Woodpecker Windows. Woodpecker Windows, founded in 1986 has gone from strength to strength and is now the thriving business that you know, se

rving the fenestration industry and known for its commitment to service. We are much more than a ‘window supplier’ and hence the name Woodpecker Windows was limiting our growth potential and vision for the future, therefore the decision was made to rebrand. We needed a name that reflected our values, our experience, our quality and most of all our honesty and dedication to our clients. A shortlist was drawn up and the name ‘Arcura’ was chosen. The word Arcura is derived from accuracy and arc, a bridge between supplier and customer. Adding ‘fenestration’ to the strapline perfectly encapsulates our offering – “the design, construction and placement of windows and other openings to a building”.

This month, we’re featuring Peter Carron, one of our Design Managers at Arcura, who has been part of the team for four y...
10/06/2026

This month, we’re featuring Peter Carron, one of our Design Managers at Arcura, who has been part of the team for four years. With a sharp eye for technical detail and a passion for getting things right, Peter plays a key role in delivering high quality window, door, and curtain walling solutions across across residential, hotel and care home development's projects.

From overcoming complex design challenges to emphasising the importance of clear communication from day one, Peter shares valuable insight into what makes a project truly successful both on paper and on site. Because at Arcura, it’s the people behind the projects that make the difference.

Read Peter's In the Frame Series here: https://www.arcura.co.uk/in-the-frame-series-with-peter-carron/

Introduction My name is Peter Carron, and I’m a Design Manager at Arcura. I’ve been part of this family run business for 4 years, helping deliver high quality windows, doors, and curtain wall solutions across residential and commercial projects nationwide. Professional Questions What initially a...

The 2026 Building Regulations are set to reshape how windows and doors are designed, specified, and signed off. From tou...
08/06/2026

The 2026 Building Regulations are set to reshape how windows and doors are designed, specified, and signed off.

From tougher thermal targets to stricter ventilation and safety requirements, compliance is becoming a design stage priority not an afterthought.

At Arcura, we see this as an opportunity to bring clarity, certainty, and early‑stage technical support to every project. The future is tighter, smarter, and more efficient and we’re ready to help you stay ahead.

Read our blog here: https://www.arcura.co.uk/how-the-2026-regs-could-adapt-and-what-it-means-for-windows-and-doors/

Arcura are proud to showcase our recent work at Barchester Healthcare new Weystone Manor Care Home in Woking. Arcura was...
05/06/2026

Arcura are proud to showcase our recent work at Barchester Healthcare new Weystone Manor Care Home in Woking. Arcura was appointed to deliver a full package of specialist window and door installations, helping bring this modern care facility to life.

Our team supplied and installed a range of high performance products, including PVC windows and doors, aluminium bifold doors, single and automated entrance doors, and fire rated windows to meet stringent safety and performance standards.

The completed works now support a safe, efficient, and welcoming environment for residents and staff combining durability, compliance, and clean, modern aesthetics throughout the building. Another project delivered with expertise, reliability, and technical excellence in windows.

We’re pleased to share that we have now secured Phases 4 & 5 at Abbey Barn Park, High Wycombe. Having successfully deliv...
03/06/2026

We’re pleased to share that we have now secured Phases 4 & 5 at Abbey Barn Park, High Wycombe.

Having successfully delivered earlier phases over the past year, our continued involvement reflects the strength of our partnership with Berkeley Group and the quality of work our team brings to this landmark development.

Set within 34 acres of country park and ancient woodland, Abbey Barn Park offers an exceptional collection of 3 to 5 bedroom homes. We look forward to contributing to the next stages of this thriving new community.

Meet Gavin Ridewood, our Finance Director.As the founding member of Woodpecker Windows, Gavin has played a key role in s...
01/06/2026

Meet Gavin Ridewood, our Finance Director.

As the founding member of Woodpecker Windows, Gavin has played a key role in shaping the business over the years. He has guided its evolution through changing times, embracing modern financial systems and technology to support informed, strategic decision making.

With a measured and considered approach, Gavin ensures value remains at the core of every financial decision strengthening the business for long term success.

A project defined by design detail and technical precision. At Argyll House, Arcura delivered a complex aluminium glazin...
29/05/2026

A project defined by design detail and technical precision.

At Argyll House, Arcura delivered a complex aluminium glazing package tailored to a distinctive retro inspired scheme, combining aesthetic ambition with strict performance requirements. From bespoke green frame finishes to EI60 fire rated windows and glass to glass corner details, every element required careful coordination and specialist input.

This result is a high quality finish delivered in line with programme, achieving the architectural vision while maintaining compliance, performance, and long-term reliability.

View our case study here: https://www.arcura.co.uk/showcase/argyll-house/

A distinctive care home scheme delivered with a strong balance of practicality and visual quality. Arcura provided a pri...
28/05/2026

A distinctive care home scheme delivered with a strong balance of practicality and visual quality. Arcura provided a primarily PVC-U glazing package, complemented by aluminium and steel elements including entrance doors, bifolds and access-controlled door sets.

Featuring tall windows and bespoke bay details, the project required careful coordination across multiple façade elements, alongside additional technical considerations such as Secured by Design requirements.

Through close collaboration and on-site adaptability, Arcura delivered a high-quality finish that combines strong visual appeal with reliable long-term performance.

View the case study here: https://www.arcura.co.uk/showcase/burwood-grange/

Arcura delivered a mixed PVC-U and aluminium glazing package for this retirement and social housing development, with al...
26/05/2026

Arcura delivered a mixed PVC-U and aluminium glazing package for this retirement and social housing development, with aluminium systems primarily used across communal areas.

The scheme also included smoke vent windows, steel security doors, louvred service doors, buggy store entrances, and a glazed rear atrium. Fire safety was a key driver, with 60 minute fire rated requirements influencing system selection, alongside the coordinated installation of automated opening mechanisms.

Working through evolving designs and on site challenges, Arcura remained flexible and collaborative, delivering practical, compliant solutions that support both performance and long term usability.

View the full case study to learn more: https://www.arcura.co.uk/showcase/lubbock-house/

Arcura delivered a full aluminium glazing package for this scheme, providing a coordinated solution aligned with both pl...
22/05/2026

Arcura delivered a full aluminium glazing package for this scheme, providing a coordinated solution aligned with both planning requirements and programme demands.

The installation included aluminium windows and doors, curtain walling, bifold doors, and automated entrance screens, creating a consistent, high performance finish across the building.

Following a late specification change from PVC-U back to aluminium, Arcura was introduced at a later stage. Through careful planning and collaboration, the team optimised the programme by undertaking a single, full-building survey and installation, rather than a phased approach, enabling efficient fabrication and delivery.

This streamlined approach minimised disruption and allowed the project to be completed ahead of programme. The result is a high quality, fully compliant aluminium solution that supports both the architectural vision and project timelines.

View the case study here: https://www.arcura.co.uk/showcase/henbrook-house/

We are delighted at Arcura to have secured a Gateway scheme at Brent Cross Town, supporting the delivery of a pioneering...
21/05/2026

We are delighted at Arcura to have secured a Gateway scheme at Brent Cross Town, supporting the delivery of a pioneering co living development in one of London’s most ambitious regeneration areas. This landmark scheme will deliver 352 co living homes, designed to foster a strong sense of community alongside individual wellbeing, with a wide range of shared amenities including co-working spaces, a gym, event areas, and landscaped communal environments.

Working alongside the wider project team, our involvement reflects Arcura’s continued growth within large scale, design led residential developments, where technical expertise, collaboration, and attention to detail are key.

We are currently working through the detailed design and look forward to supporting the progression of this exciting scheme as it moves through its next stages.

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