Window Over Door Transom
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Window over door transom. Traditional transom pattern tr 1 starting at 79. Transoms are stationary sections of glass placed above an entry door and its sidelights. The shape can be either rectangular of a semi circle arch or occasionally a square. Full light sidelights allow in the most light while craftsman light sidelights have smaller panes of glass for more privacy.
Transom windows are now used all over the world from japan to england in almost every architectural style. They allow natural light to stream into your entryway. Over time the transom became more than a structural feature and started being used in combination with doors and windows facilitating the presence of an additional opening above that allowed additional light and air into the building. But let s get back to transom windows.
Transoms historically were used to allow passage of air and light between rooms even when doors were shut. Discover how a transom can complement your front entry door design. Buy our most popular transoms. Sidelights are vertical pieces of glass placed on the sides of an entry door to add more natural light to your home.
Please note that an over door does not require a transom. Door transoms can help to get light into landings on stairways especially if they are the only windows in that part of the house. With two styles available to choose from you can add design interest with a rectangular transom or elliptical transom. Estimate delivery time to my location.
Transom windows over most of the doors in our 1880s row house are important to its authenticity. The picture below shows how adding a transom window above a pocket door can transom the doorway from a problem solver to the centerpiece of the room. Transom windows delivered to your door transom windows. If installing a transom window over an existing door select a style that incorporates some of your door s architectural design elements.
They can go over any door or window interior or exterior.