Separate Transom Windows For Above Doors

An exterior transom window above entry doors with sidelights artistically produces an impression of drama and awe inspiring design.

Separate transom windows for above doors.

With two styles available to choose from you can add design interest with a rectangular transom or elliptical transom. Transoms are stationary sections of glass placed above an entry door and its sidelights. So for a 2 8 door so would order a 2 8 transom. We do not make doors but you can choose most any door that you can find and we will build an exterior transom to fit above it.

The windows are generally rectangular and placed horizontally and may be sectioned with trim. Transom windows the ages old above the door architectural elements are back in a big way. Transom windows start at under 100 for non operable vinyl wood or aluminum frames and go up in. Many homes both traditional and contemporary feature an entry door with arched or straight line transoms accompanied by sidelights.

Historically operable transom windows above doors played a role in the heating and cooling in a home. Typically non operating and used to add style and increase natural light transoms span the width of the opening they top and can be placed above single or double doors and sidelites. Operable transoms have sashes that can be opened or closed to help regulate the temperature in a room when the door is closed. For single doors simply order a transom sash that is the same width as the door slab that will go underneath.

A transom is a horizontal crossbar that separates the rest of the door from the window over it. Elliptical transom windows also called transom lights sit above an entry patio or interior door or other windows. Transoms separate doors from windows above the door and allow extra light to enter your home when they are placed above exterior windows. We sell and install a huge variety of attractive transom doors for commercial buildings where they provide a way for a building to be identified out from the street.

An open transom window in the winter helped heat from the central fireplace reach bedrooms at night. Transoms can be added to existing doors or purchased as part of the door itself. They allow natural light to stream into your entryway. Installing a transom above an entry door is perhaps the most common use for transom windows.