How to Build a Transom Window

Building a transom window is as simple as making a box, adding some layers, and nailing it into a header space. Here's how to make a simple version.

[nancybatch]

Exactly what I was looking for! I want a transom for an interior, windowless bathroom and this is perfect.

[DAGBrown]

Love it! You made it look so easy! Also love the herringbone wall in the bedroom 😗🤌

[JessLewisOfficial]

Love this! Exactly what I was looking for since I'll be creating a piece of leaded glass just for this purpose!

[Progrocker]

Great job. Many old victorian era homes had transoms above all interior doors to allow light to pass through to the hallways.

[JonDunnmusician]

Well articulated, & wise to recap with before & after photography.

[damirjan]

I love it. Just what I needed to build transom windows for my sauna! Thanks

[dananderson]

Really great job. Kudos on the patience and attention to detail. Thanks for sharing!

[bonniesgarden]

Beautiful job! I'm hoping to build a transom window for my front door!

[nursebecky]

what a beautiful job!!!! Have you thought about adding one over the bathroom door as well?!

[jenrichardson]

Love this and you're a great instructor!!

[joeverna]

I am doing the same thing but making a stainglass window. It would be the living room door to the hall. I will make it tilt to move worm air to that part of the house. Thanks for the video.

[TheCentennial]

How to add this to a load bearing wall?

[秋葵-rp]

Hi, can you let me know the height of your transom window? thanks

[normbograham]

Looks great. but do not glue, "the glass". Let it float.

[WaltDittrich]

I thought transom windows were able to be opened. I have one, and saw this was how to build one, so I thought it might show how to build the transom window operator.
Great video otherwise...