Window Above Internal Door Name

Word used for a transom light the window over this crosspiece.

Window above internal door name.

We do offer transom windows by special order through the home depot stores. Customization operating transom historically operable transom windows above doors played a role in the heating and cooling in a home. Operable transoms have sashes that can be opened or closed to help regulate the temperature in a room when the door is closed. So a transom window is a window that is placed above a transom.

Transom is also the customary u s. Transom or transom window is also the customary u s. This contrasts with a mullion a vertical structural member. 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. Word used for a transom light the window over this crosspiece. 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. 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.