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1. www.emeralddoors.co.uk › blogs › newsAnatomy of Door Parts Including Frame & Hinge Components

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   Mar 25, 2024 · Transom. Some doors have a window above them. This part of the door is called a transom. Not all transom windows are functional: some are just added to allow sunlight and lend an aesthetic appeal to the door. Muntin Bars. Some doors are made up of multiple glass panes connected together by wooden strips. These dividers are known as muntin bars.

2. www.nicksbuilding.com › blog › what-is-a-transom-forWhat is a Transom for a Door? - Nicks Building Blog

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   Apr 21, 2021 · Transoms serve the purpose of allowing more sunlight in, so they’re most effective over doors that receive sunlight for long periods of time. The defining feature of a transom is a crossbar horizontal to the door frame which divides the transom from the rest of the door.

3. www.toolstation.com › help-and-advice › buyingHinge Buying Guide | Types of Hinge Explained | Toolstation

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   • Butt Hinges. Butt hinges are the most common type of hinge, and are used for a range of lightweight interior and exterior doors. This type of hinge has two identical sides, also known as 'leaves': one that gets morticed into the door, and the other secured to the surface of the frame – so the sides of the hinge ‘butt’ up against each other.
   • Ball Bearing Hinges. Ball bearing hinges are a type of butt hinge used in domestic and business environments, with identical leaves that ‘butt up’ against each other when the door is closed.
   • Flush Hinge. A flush hinge is often used for cupboard doors in order to get a flush finish. The two sides of the hinge, the 'leaves', are different – one side fits inside of the other, rather than butting up against each other.
   • Parliament Hinges. Parliament hinges, also known as projection hinges, have wide leaves which project the door away from the door frame and flat against the wall when opened.

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5. doorstoexplore.com › what-is-a-transom-doorWhat is a Transom Door? History, Benefits, and Modern Uses

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   A transom door is a small door placed above a primary door or window. Historically, these doors originated to improve air circulation and natural light in buildings. They often feature a hinged or fixed panel that can be opened or closed independently.

6. alsyedconstruction.com › understanding-the-role-ofUnderstanding the Role of Transoms in Construction

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   Sep 14, 2024 · A transom is a horizontal structural element that spans above doors or windows, typically used to support additional weight or provide architectural detailing. Transoms are commonly found in both residential and commercial buildings, offering both functional and decorative benefits.

7. www.doorsofelegance.com › door-transoms-what-areDoor Transoms – What Are They and What Do They Do?

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   Find out what the under-appreciated door transom is and what it does for your home. Transoms separate doors from windows above the door and allow extra light to enter your home when they are placed above exterior windows.

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   What is a transom door?

   • This part of the door is called a transom. Not all transom windows are functional: some are just added to allow sunlight and lend an aesthetic appeal to the door. Some doors are made up of multiple glass panes connected together by wooden strips. These dividers are known as muntin bars.

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   What is a transom in architecture?

   • In architecture, a transom is a transverse horizontal structural beam or bar, or a crosspiece separating a door from a window above it. This contrasts with a mullion, a vertical structural member.

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   How do door transoms work?

   • Door transoms can help to get light into landings on stairways, especially if they are the only windows in that part of the house. Originally, when transoms were more often capable of being opened and closed, they allowed air to be effectively pulled through the house, often by a large fan placed in the attic.

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   What is a transom light?

   • Transoms are placed so that they separate doors from the windows found above them. The window above a transom is sometimes called the transom light. It may be a fanlight, which is shaped semi-elliptically. Transoms are sometimes used in strengthening the mullions, when iron stay bars are not used.

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   What is a tee hinge?

   • A tee hinge consists of a long, narrow leaf that attaches to garden gates and shed doors – or other lightweight exterior doors. They’re designed to evenly distribute weight across the surface of the gate or door to reduce the strain placed on the hinge. These hinges are made from steel and coated for protection against the elements.

   Hinge Buying Guide | Types of Hinge Explained | Toolstation

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   What are self-closing hinges?

   • Self-closing hinges, also known as spring hinges, close the door behind you with a spring that pulls the door into the frame. They’re suitable for internal doors, unless they have a black polymer coating which makes them suitable for external gates.

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9. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Transom_(architecture)Transom (architecture) - Wikipedia

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   In architecture, a transom is a transverse horizontal structural beam or bar, or a crosspiece separating a door from a window above it. This contrasts with a mullion, a vertical structural member. [1]