Xtend Door and Transom Details
Cross-section for an outswing Xtend porch door with a fixed glass transom above. Shows how the transom bottom frame meets the door header frame, with sizing and sealant detail.
What this document covers
This drawing details a door-with-transom configuration — a fixed glass transom set above the door. Use it when the opening calls for added height with glass above the door.
- Fixed glass transom and transom bottom frame
- Door header frame and how it meets the transom
- Door slab with pre-installed 4-vent window
- Cast corner block with tubing section and securing screw
- Weather strip on the top and both sides
Key specifications at a glance
- Framing: 2" minimum
- Frame: powder-coated aluminum
- Upper hinge location: determined by door dimensions
- Scale: 1:2
Installation notes
The unit comes fully assembled, pre-hung with threshold attached; door hardware and sweep ship loose for field installation. Apply sealant behind both side flanges, the top flange, and under the threshold. Notify Porch Windows Direct if installing into aluminum framing — color-matched self-tapping hex-head screws will be provided.
