What is a frameless glass shower transom?

A glass transom sits above a frameless glass shower door to close up the overhead space. It can be fixed or movable.

Common applications for using a glass transom include:

• Stabilizing tall floor-to-ceiling showers: Homeowners who want a floor-to-ceiling frameless shower may need a glass transom in their design. The need depends on ceiling height and weight limit of the shower door.
• Installing pivot doors: Pivot doors that don't run floor-to-ceiling can mount to a header or a glass transom. Homeowners who would like to avoid the framed look of a header may find a solution by revising their design to incorporate a glass transom.
• Venting steam showers: Steam showers must run floor-to-ceiling for an airtight construction so steam can accumulate. Instead of brining the door all the way to the ceiling, most steam showers are designed with movable transoms above the door. The glass transom then acts like a vent and can be tilted open to release hot steam when it's time to cool down. (More on Steam Showers)

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