Transom Windows Above Interior Doors

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Transom windows above interior doors.

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. We would strongly recommend going with the transom. Historically operable transom windows above doors played a role in the heating and cooling in a home. Standard installation 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.

Interior trim will match the door unit. Wood transoms provide beautiful detail to interior doors. For single doors simply order a transom sash that is the same width as the door slab that will go underneath. Standard or wide stiles available.

Transoms separate doors from windows above the door and allow extra light to enter your home when they are placed above exterior windows. A transom over a double door better visually connects the two rooms and shares light between the two. Operable transoms have sashes that can be opened or closed to help regulate the temperature in a room when the door is closed. We have done interior transoms in our homes.

Door transoms can be used on interior doors and these are mainly ornamental in nature. We have the transoms custom built onsite. Our transoms are single pane 1 4 annealed glass with simulated divided lite with 1 3 16 muntin bars. This is normal there is no need to align them.

We would recommend doing the 6 8 door with the transom above it. The windows are generally rectangular and placed horizontally and may be sectioned with trim. Transom windows also called transom lights sit above an entry patio or interior door or other windows. Choose from interior single pane and exterior insulated options.

An open transom window in the winter helped heat from the central fireplace reach bedrooms at night. We then use divided light grids on the transoms and have them match the exterior windows. Transom windows delivered to your door transom windows. Both business and residential buildings installed these windows atop doors leading into offices dining areas or libraries creating a continuous flow of air and light between spaces.