Window Above Internal Door Name

Transom is also the customary u s.

Window above internal door name.

Our friend recently moved into a new house which has glass panels above the internal doors and while she isn t very keen on them her husband actually quite likes them. We do offer transom windows by special order through the home depot stores. Operable transoms have sashes that can be opened or closed to help regulate the temperature in a room when the door is closed. While many are rectangular in shape arched transom windows known as fanlights are popular for entryways and to dress up pass through doorways in interior walls.

So a transom window is a window that is placed above a transom. Hi jennyhd you are correct according to websters new world dictionary a transom is a strengthening crossbar or beam in particular one set above a window or door. Transom or transom window is also the customary u s. Word used for a transom light the window over this crosspiece.

Word used for a transom light the window over this crosspiece. This contrasts with a mullion a vertical structural member. Out of her curiosity she asked me what these over the door windows were and because i was very interested too i decided a spot of research was needed. In britain the transom light is usually referred to as a fanlight often with a semi circular shape especially when the window is segmented like the slats of a folding hand fan.