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.
Window above internal door name.
In britain the transom above a door is usually referred to as a fanlight and occasionally as an overlight or hopper or by the french word vasistas.
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.
This contrasts with a mullion a vertical structural member.
Operable transoms have sashes that can be opened or closed to help regulate the temperature in a room when the door is closed.
Word used for a transom light the window over this crosspiece.
Transom or transom window is also the customary u s.
In architecture a transom is a transverse horizontal structural beam or bar or a crosspiece separating a door from a window above it.
So a transom window is a window that is placed above a transom.
We do offer transom windows by special order through the home depot stores.
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.
Word used for a transom light the window over this crosspiece.
Transom is also the customary u s.