What is a Transom Window?
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What is the difference between a “hilite”, a “toplite” and a “transom” window?
Actually there is no difference! All of these names are given to a window positioned above a door.
A transom window gets its name from its location above the transom beam (the horizontal supporting beam that separates the door and the window).
A window above a door can also be known by other names, such as a “hopper” (an awning window that opens from the top), an “arch” (curved window) or even a “fanlight” (usually a semicircular shape with glazing bars that radiate out like a fan).
No matter what you call it, a window above a door can be an asset to your home. Not only does it add a little luxury to your entry, the window also brings light into the room without compromising privacy.
Many hilite window designs also have operable sashes, which means that they can be opened to bring fresh air into the home. This can help to release hot air trapped at the top of the room and also improve cross-ventilation.
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Cedar West Design Options
All of our timber doors and frames are custom made, which means that we can incorporate transom windows above most of our door designs. We offer fixed toplite windows, as well as operable transoms such as awnings and louvres.
Transoms above Windows
Transoms can also be positioned above other windows (eg arched transom window above a pair of casement windows). Cedar West can incorporate transom windows into most of our window designs.
Contact us today to find out more about our custom timber door and window options.
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