Transoms are stationary sections of glass placed above an entry door and its sidelights.
Single front door with transom above.
They allow natural light to stream into your entryway.
To provide a seamless alignment with the door transoms are available with the glass built directly into the frame direct glazed or with glass aligned to the door stiles and rails sash glazed.
Craftsman knotty alder 6 lite clear glass with dentil shelf unfinished wood front door slab model ka 550ds 30 68 134 14.
With two styles available to choose from you can add design interest with a rectangular transom or elliptical transom.
Front door with privacy glass.
The off center door and single left sidelite look perfect under the small eyebrow transom window above.
Pinterest take a lot of inspiration from the next door.
For single doors simply order a transom sash that is the same width as the door slab that will go underneath.
Grand front door with sidelites and arched transom window.
Fiberglass offers energy efficiency and can be painted or stained any color.
Krosswood doors 36 in.
Steel front doors are low maintenance and energy efficient options as they resist shrinking swelling and warping.
The picture below shows how adding a transom window above a pocket door can transom the doorway from a problem solver to the centerpiece of the room.
Sidelites vertical windows on one or both sides of your door and transoms horizontal windows above your door add presence to your entry and let in more natural light.
Full light sidelights allow in the most light while craftsman light sidelights have smaller panes of glass for more privacy.
Wood doors are strong and secure and offer a look that complements many homes.
Ask your building professional what configurations will work in your situation.
Sash glazed transoms are available with a single or double sash.
Popular door materials include wood steel fiberglass and iron.
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.
This door has a classic and modern feel with wood tones textured glass and wide panels.
Sidelights to complement your entry door sidelights are vertical pieces of glass placed on the sides of an entry door to add more natural light to your home.