Transom Windows Over Front Doors

Transom windows sit horizontally above the door while sidelites are placed to the left and right side of the door.

Transom windows over front doors.

Transom windows actually originated in the vertically oriented architecture of gothic churches. Operable transoms have sashes that can be opened or closed to help regulate the temperature in a room when the door is closed. 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.

For single doors simply order a transom sash that is the same width as the door slab that will go underneath. 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. Transoms are stationary sections of glass placed above an entry door and its sidelights. Rectangle or arched transoms single door with sidelight and transom surround.

And we are proud to be associated and distributors of neuma doors mastergrain doors and amsco windows. So for a 2 8 door so would order a 2 8 transom. Open and close your transom windows without the need for a pole or hook by installing a stylish transom window operator. Transom windows also called transom lights sit above an entry patio or interior door or other windows.

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The windows around your front door are called sidelites and transoms. Escon s door series styles forged wrought iron doors tiffany glass doors. Fast flat rate shipping. The transom and its history basically a transom window is a window above the door.

Exterior transom windows often sell as part of an entire door system which makes them simpler to install and because they re manufactured as a single sealed unit they offer increased weather. 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. They allow natural light to stream into your entryway. We can also build a jamb matching your wall thickness so the the transom unit is ready to install once it arrives.

A transom operator mounts alongside the door or window frame allowing you to easily open and close your transom window. An open transom window in the winter helped heat from the central fireplace reach bedrooms at night. These features can transform your front entry into a focal point for your home.