Separate Transom Windows For Above Doors

Elliptical transom windows also called transom lights sit above an entry patio or interior door or other windows.

Separate transom windows for above doors.

Transoms are stationary sections of glass placed above an entry door and its sidelights. The windows are generally rectangular and placed horizontally and may be sectioned with trim. Transoms can be added to existing doors or purchased as part of the door itself. Door transoms can be used on interior doors and these are mainly ornamental in nature.

An exterior transom window above entry doors with sidelights artistically produces an impression of drama and awe inspiring design. They allow natural light to stream into your entryway. 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. So for a 2 8 door so would order a 2 8 transom.

We can also build a jamb matching your wall thickness so the the transom unit is ready to install once it arrives. An open transom window in the winter helped heat from the central fireplace reach bedrooms at night. Transom windows the ages old above the door architectural elements are back in a big way. With two styles available to choose from you can add design interest with a rectangular transom or elliptical transom.

Historically operable transom windows above doors played a role in the heating and cooling in a home. Operable transoms have sashes that can be opened or closed to help regulate the temperature in a room when the door is closed. 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. Many homes both traditional and contemporary feature an entry door with arched or straight line transoms accompanied by sidelights.

Installing a transom above an entry door is perhaps the most common use for transom windows. A transom is a horizontal crossbar that separates the rest of the door from the window over it. Imagine walking up to an entryway lined with a transom and set of sidelights as opposed to a solid panel door. Transom windows start at under 100 for non operable vinyl wood or aluminum frames and go up in.