This classic glass element is placed above an entry door and its sidelights.
Transom window above exterior door.
So for a 2 8 door so would order a 2 8 transom.
A transom is actually the structural beam that sits above the door frame it separates the door from the window above it which we refer to as a transom window.
Transom windows also called transom lights sit above an entry patio or interior door or other windows.
With multiple styles available there is a transom to match your home s design.
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.
They allow natural light to stream into your entryway.
Transoms are stationary sections of glass placed above an entry door and its sidelights.
Operable transoms have sashes that can be opened or closed to help regulate the temperature in a room when the door is closed.
An open transom window in the winter helped heat from the central fireplace reach bedrooms at night.
Brighten your entryway with transoms for fiberglass entry doors.
The transom first had to be attached to the pre hung door for installation and here s how we tackled the project.
Essentially an extra window above the door the transom opens up the living space and along with the new door s insulated glass option brings much more natural light into the home.
Historically operable transom windows above doors played a role in the heating and cooling in a home.
With two styles available to choose from you can add design interest with a rectangular transom or elliptical transom.
For single doors simply order a transom sash that is the same width as the door slab that will go underneath.
Some common choices include rectangular arched and square windows.
Explore transoms for fiberglass entry doors from pella.
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.
Discover how a transom can complement your front entry door design.