For single doors simply order a transom sash that is the same width as the door slab that will go underneath.
Transom window over front door.
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.
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.
They allow natural light to stream into your entryway.
Operable transoms have sashes that can be opened or closed to help regulate the temperature in a room when the door is closed.
So for a 2 8 door so would order a 2 8 transom.
Full light sidelights allow in the most light while craftsman light sidelights have smaller panes of glass for more privacy.
With two styles available to choose from you can add design interest with a rectangular transom or elliptical transom.
An open transom window in the winter helped heat from the central fireplace reach bedrooms at night.
Sidelights are vertical pieces of glass placed on the sides of an entry door to add more natural light to your home.
Discover how a transom can complement your front entry door design.
In the summer windows were opened at the front and the rear of the home to create airflow.