The top part of the door ???

[JoeFaeGlesga]

OK, being as this is the best damn newsgroup out there FACT. I thought i'd look for some help again. I live in a 1900's mid terrace and the inside main door has a section above it with a window in it. (have no idea what this is called) The window above the door has a sort of pully system (thats missing most parts and hasn't been used for a Loooooong time) that opens the window. My question is - does anyone know where i can buy the parts for this? What is this called? Am I making sense ?

Cheers

Joe.

[Sheila]

think the top window is called a fan light,we had one in our old house about the same age, but didn't have the opening section to it

[Andrew Mawson]

thought

section

window.

this?

Joe,

It's called a "transom window" and often they are top hung, with a geared quadrant that opens and closes it by pulling on a rope or sometime by turning a handle that turns a long shaft. I have a rope operated version in a 1970's flat I let out so they were still available then. Any good quality architectural ironmonger should be able to get you fixed up even if by special order.

AWEM

[S Viemeister]

Can also be called a transom.

Sheila (the other one)

[Brian Sharrock]

The word 'light' (not to be confused with 'lamp') is a synomym for 'window' Arky ^W ... Archyteches^W .... Those in the know call the light you've described as a 'Transom Light'; transom: a window above a door that is usually hinged to a horizontal crosspiece over the door. However most 'transom lights' in England are divided into segments - watch for reporters outside Downing Street - representative of a fan and so are frequently termed 'fanlights' in English.

'Transom light opening/closing kit? .... :)

[Owain]

transom light or fanlight.

The catch that holds the casement shut is a

is one you can use with a window pole you want the quadrant stays ?ProdId=153&SubCat=11&Nav1=Architectural+Ironmongery&Nav2=Brass+Window+FurnitureIt sounds like you have a rope-operated transom light. Can't find them.

Owain

[The Natural Philosopher]

"Transom" window springs to mind..

[Toby Sleigh]

This is what you want

[Dave Plowman (News)]

If it were an outside door I'd say a fanlight. An inside one, a borrowed light.

Yes - had them at the school I went to. Operated by an endless cord.

Dunno if they're still made, though