Transom Window Above Door

Transoms are stationary sections of glass placed above an entry door and its sidelights.

Transom window above door.

Often garage and barn transoms can be made of single pane glass to save money. 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. Discover how a transom can complement your front entry door design.

Operable transoms have sashes that can be opened or closed to help regulate the temperature in a room when the door is closed. While installation will vary based on door and ceiling height whether the wall is interior or exterior and whether it bears weight the standard process to add a transom window is to remove the. With two styles available to choose from you can add design interest with a rectangular transom or elliptical 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.

Call us so we can discuss your exact situation. For single doors simply order a transom sash that is the same width as the door slab that will go underneath. Transom windows also called transom lights sit above an entry patio or interior door or other windows. Tr 1 pattern transoms over a set of barn doors in this carriage house.