Transom - Revision history

Editor at 18:10, 1 April 2021

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	* Window.		* Window.
	* Window cill.		* Window cill.
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Designing Buildings at 06:56, 25 February 2021

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Designing Buildings at 11:10, 2 November 2020

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	* Mullion		* Mullion
	* Window.		* Window.
		+	* Window cill.

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Designing Buildings at 09:55, 6 March 2020

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	Transoms are members that form horizontal divisions between units of a window, door, screen or glass curtain wall. Together with vertical members known as mullions they provide rigid support to glazing.		Transoms are members that form horizontal divisions between units of a window, door, screen or glass curtain wall. Together with vertical members known as mullions they provide rigid support to glazing.

−	The smaller window above a door or window can also be known as a transom window. A transom can be fixed or operational. Transoms mechanisms can include:	+	The smaller window above a door or window can also be known as a transom window. A transom window can be fixed or operational.
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		+	Transoms mechanisms can include:

	* Bottom-hinged transoms with latches and chains that require a pole to pull the latch open.		* Bottom-hinged transoms with latches and chains that require a pole to pull the latch open.
	* Side-hinged transoms that open like doors.		* Side-hinged transoms that open like doors.
−	* Top-hinged transoms with fixed lifts that ~~could~~ be hand-operated.	+	* Top-hinged transoms with fixed lifts that can be hand-operated.
−	* ~~Modern automated~~ opening mechanisms.	+	* Automated opening mechanisms.
		+
		+	The purpose of a transom window can be to provide ventilation or additional light. Larger transoms windows are sometimes designed to provide the illusion of door height, without the need to produce extra-large door sizes especially, in higher ceiling areas. Transom windows can also be decorative and ornate.
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		+	Historically, transom windows were popular as an architectural feature, with stained-glass, decorative details or art deco styling. Modern transoms windows are commonly made from materials such as timber, aluminium, steel and UPVC.

−	The purpose of a transom in a window can be to provide ventilation or additional light. Larger transoms are sometimes designed to provide the illusion of door height, without the need to produce extra-large door sizes especially, in higher ceiling areas. A transom can also be decorative and ornate. Historically transom windows were popular as an architectural feature with stained-glass, decorative gable details or art deco styling. Modern transoms are commonly made from materials such as timber, aluminium, steel and UPVC. Transoms can be formed and installed in many different shapes. It is popular in Mediterranean style architecture to ~~use~~ fan-shaped transoms. Transoms can range from rectangular to circular and asymmetrical shapes.	+	Transom windows can be formed and installed in many different shapes. It is popular in Mediterranean style architecture to have fan-shaped transoms. Transoms can range from rectangular to circular and asymmetrical shapes.

	In door frames with transom windows, the transom can provide similar structural properties as a lintel. It can provide strength and support to both the door and window frame.		In door frames with transom windows, the transom can provide similar structural properties as a lintel. It can provide strength and support to both the door and window frame.
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	* Window.		* Window.

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Editor2 at 16:41, 4 March 2020

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	* Architectural ironmongery.		* Architectural ironmongery.
−	* Braced frame.
	* Curtain wall systems.		* Curtain wall systems.
	* Curved glass.		* Curved glass.
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	* Lintel.		* Lintel.
	* Mullion		* Mullion
−	* Weep hole.
	* Window.		* Window.

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Editor2 at 16:39, 4 March 2020

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	The purpose of a transom in a window can be to provide ventilation or additional light. Larger transoms are sometimes designed to provide the illusion of door height, without the need to produce extra-large door sizes especially, in higher ceiling areas. A transom can also be decorative and ornate. Historically transom windows were popular as an architectural feature with stained-glass, decorative gable details or art deco styling. Modern transoms are commonly made from materials such as timber, aluminium, steel and UPVC. Transoms can be formed and installed in many different shapes. It is popular in Mediterranean style architecture to use fan-shaped transoms. Transoms can range from rectangular to circular and asymmetrical shapes.		The purpose of a transom in a window can be to provide ventilation or additional light. Larger transoms are sometimes designed to provide the illusion of door height, without the need to produce extra-large door sizes especially, in higher ceiling areas. A transom can also be decorative and ornate. Historically transom windows were popular as an architectural feature with stained-glass, decorative gable details or art deco styling. Modern transoms are commonly made from materials such as timber, aluminium, steel and UPVC. Transoms can be formed and installed in many different shapes. It is popular in Mediterranean style architecture to use fan-shaped transoms. Transoms can range from rectangular to circular and asymmetrical shapes.

−	In door frames with transom windows, the transom can provide similar structural properties ~~like~~ a lintel. It can provide strength and support to both the door and window frame.	+	In door frames with transom windows, the transom can provide similar structural properties as a lintel. It can provide strength and support to both the door and window frame.

	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =

Editor2 at 15:32, 4 March 2020

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	In door frames with transom windows, the transom can provide similar structural properties like a lintel. It can provide strength and support to both the door and window frame.		In door frames with transom windows, the transom can provide similar structural properties like a lintel. It can provide strength and support to both the door and window frame.

−	= Related articles on ~~[https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Designing_Buildings_Wiki~~ Designing Buildings Wiki] =	+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =

	* Architectural ironmongery.		* Architectural ironmongery.

Editor2 at 15:31, 4 March 2020

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	The purpose of a transom in a window can be to provide ventilation or additional light. Larger transoms are sometimes designed to provide the illusion of door height, without the need to produce extra-large door sizes especially, in higher ceiling areas. A transom can also be decorative and ornate. Historically transom windows were popular as an architectural feature with stained-glass, decorative gable details or art deco styling. Modern transoms are commonly made from materials such as timber, aluminium, steel and UPVC. Transoms can be formed and installed in many different shapes. It is popular in Mediterranean style architecture to use fan-shaped transoms. Transoms can range from rectangular to circular and asymmetrical shapes.		The purpose of a transom in a window can be to provide ventilation or additional light. Larger transoms are sometimes designed to provide the illusion of door height, without the need to produce extra-large door sizes especially, in higher ceiling areas. A transom can also be decorative and ornate. Historically transom windows were popular as an architectural feature with stained-glass, decorative gable details or art deco styling. Modern transoms are commonly made from materials such as timber, aluminium, steel and UPVC. Transoms can be formed and installed in many different shapes. It is popular in Mediterranean style architecture to use fan-shaped transoms. Transoms can range from rectangular to circular and asymmetrical shapes.

−	In door frames with transom windows, the transom can provide ~~some~~ structural properties like a lintel. It can provide strength and support to both the door and window frame.	+	In door frames with transom windows, the transom can provide similar structural properties like a lintel. It can provide strength and support to both the door and window frame.

	= Related articles on [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Designing_Buildings_Wiki Designing Buildings Wiki] =		= Related articles on [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Designing_Buildings_Wiki Designing Buildings Wiki] =

Editor2 at 15:30, 4 March 2020

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−	Transoms are members that ~~[https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Form~~ form] horizontal divisions between units of a window, door, screen or ~~[https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Glass~~ glass] curtain wall. Together with vertical members known as mullions they provide rigid support to glazing.	+	Transoms are members that form horizontal divisions between units of a window, door, screen or glass curtain wall. Together with vertical members known as mullions they provide rigid support to glazing.

	The smaller window above a door or window can also be known as a transom window. A transom can be fixed or operational. Transoms mechanisms can include:		The smaller window above a door or window can also be known as a transom window. A transom can be fixed or operational. Transoms mechanisms can include:
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	* Braced frame.		* Braced frame.
	* Curtain wall systems.		* Curtain wall systems.
−	* ~~[https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Curved_glass~~ Curved glass].	+	* Curved glass.
	* Glass mullion system.		* Glass mullion system.
	* Glazing.		* Glazing.

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Transoms are members that [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Form form] horizontal divisions between units of a window, door, screen or [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Glass glass] curtain wall. Together with vertical members known as mullions they provide rigid support to glazing.

The smaller window above a door or window can also be known as a transom window. A transom can be fixed or operational. Transoms mechanisms can include:

* Bottom-hinged transoms with latches and chains that require a pole to pull the latch open.
* Side-hinged transoms that open like doors.
* Top-hinged transoms with fixed lifts that could be hand-operated.
* Modern automated opening mechanisms.

The purpose of a transom in a window can be to provide ventilation or additional light. Larger transoms are sometimes designed to provide the illusion of door height, without the need to produce extra-large door sizes especially, in higher ceiling areas. A transom can also be decorative and ornate. Historically transom windows were popular as an architectural feature with stained-glass, decorative gable details or art deco styling. Modern transoms are commonly made from materials such as timber, aluminium, steel and UPVC. Transoms can be formed and installed in many different shapes. It is popular in Mediterranean style architecture to use fan-shaped transoms. Transoms can range from rectangular to circular and asymmetrical shapes.

In door frames with transom windows, the transom can provide some structural properties like a lintel. It can provide strength and support to both the door and window frame.

= Related articles on [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Designing_Buildings_Wiki Designing Buildings Wiki] =

* Architectural ironmongery.
* Braced frame.
* Curtain wall systems.
* [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Curved_glass Curved glass].
* Glass mullion system.
* Glazing.
* Lintel.
* Mullion
* Weep hole.
* Window.

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