What do you call windows that are too high to see out? ...not looking for a punchline, just the correct terminology, please!

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Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate

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Clerestory.

Oct 20, 2016 07:05 AM

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Those are called clerestory windows. Purpose is to let light in.

Oct 20, 2016 07:03 AM

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These are correctly stated by both Fred and Richard -- Clerestory and Transom. However, there are two other types of windows that are higher and one is an Eyebrow (looks like a half moon) and there are Piano Windows which are typically rectangular and above eye level (at least mine).

Oct 20, 2016 08:25 AM

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I believe you've gotten your answer here from several sources. The only problem with using this term in a listing description is that most buyers and agents would have no idea what you're talking about!

Oct 20, 2016 05:18 PM

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Transom or clerestory windows. A

Oct 20, 2016 07:46 AM

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In my area they are called daylight windows

Oct 20, 2016 09:21 AM

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Someone just asked about these definition of Clerstory last week, and from what I see below a few of us remembered them.

Oct 20, 2016 08:25 AM

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Everybody is right

Oct 20, 2016 08:12 AM

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What Fred and Richard said. http://www.houzz.com/photos/query/clerestory-windows/nqrwns

Oct 20, 2016 07:12 AM

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Fred Griffin and Richard Weeks nailed this one!

Oct 21, 2016 12:09 AM

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Richard Weeks was first quickly followed by Fred Griffin.

Oct 20, 2016 11:11 PM

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Fred Griffin and Richard Weeks gave away the answer!

Oct 20, 2016 10:59 PM

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Michael J. Perry

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Passive solar windows

Oct 20, 2016 10:58 PM

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clerestory windows....fixed glass for light....

Oct 20, 2016 10:07 PM

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Fred and Richard are correct, Clerestory

Oct 20, 2016 09:10 PM

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Lisa Von Domek

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I am late to the game, already answered by so many...clerestory!

Oct 20, 2016 01:39 PM

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clerestory

Oct 20, 2016 12:52 PM

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Thanks to all responses!

Oct 20, 2016 12:20 PM

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Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties

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Clerestory windows is correct.

Oct 20, 2016 11:50 AM

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You came to the right place to ask your question and you got the answer.

Oct 20, 2016 11:44 AM

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Mary Yonkers

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Ugh, looks like the common room in my college dorm or bachelor pad.

Oct 20, 2016 09:48 AM

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Lynnea Miller

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Over a door they are sometimes called transom windows. But on a wall like that, they are typically just called windows.

Oct 20, 2016 08:51 AM

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Yolanda Cordova-Gilbert

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Transom windows!

Oct 20, 2016 08:13 AM

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Jeff Dowler, CRS

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I think they are transom window

Oct 20, 2016 07:20 AM

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Joe Pryor

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Thanks for the question and the answers.

Oct 20, 2016 07:17 AM

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Will Hamm

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They are call Clerstory windows and a pain to clean.

Oct 21, 2016 10:56 AM

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Celestory. Great to have since the seeing out windows don't let in light because of the covered area.

Oct 21, 2016 03:43 AM

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Jennifer Mackay

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Looks like you have the answer already

Oct 21, 2016 03:10 AM

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I do not remember the same but I believe Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers asked that question not too long ago.

Oct 21, 2016 02:22 AM

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Good question and you have some good answers.

Oct 20, 2016 11:52 PM

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Celestory

Oct 20, 2016 11:27 PM

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The others have answered

Oct 20, 2016 08:42 PM

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Several great answers already on this page.

Oct 20, 2016 05:05 PM

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Thanks Damon Botticelli - I learned something new from your question.

Oct 20, 2016 03:59 PM

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Those are almost skylights!

Oct 20, 2016 02:34 PM

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They're clerestory windows.

Oct 20, 2016 12:28 PM

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clerestory windows

Oct 20, 2016 11:16 AM

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Clerestory... seems like lot of others knew the answer. I have a great contemporary with these windows.

Oct 20, 2016 10:15 AM

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Lyn Sims

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I'd call them transom windows. We just learned this last week I believe in Q&A architecture.

Oct 20, 2016 09:31 AM

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Richie Alan Naggar

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Window accents, light portholes, window type sky-lighting, natural ceiling lighting.....

Oct 20, 2016 09:22 AM

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Those are called clerestory windows. Purpose is to let light in.
These are correctly stated by both Fred and Richard -- Clerestory and Transom. However, there are two other types of windows that are higher and one is an Eyebrow (looks like a half moon) and there are Piano Windows which are typically rectangular and above eye level (at least mine).
I believe you've gotten your answer here from several sources. The only problem with using this term in a listing description is that most buyers and agents would have no idea what you're talking about!
Someone just asked about these definition of Clerstory last week, and from what I see below a few of us remembered them.
What Fred and Richard said. http://www.houzz.com/photos/query/clerestory-windows/nqrwns
I am late to the game, already answered by so many...clerestory!
You came to the right place to ask your question and you got the answer.
Ugh, looks like the common room in my college dorm or bachelor pad.
Over a door they are sometimes called transom windows. But on a wall like that, they are typically just called windows.
Celestory. Great to have since the seeing out windows don't let in light because of the covered area.
I do not remember the same but I believe Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers asked that question not too long ago.
Thanks Damon Botticelli - I learned something new from your question.
Clerestory... seems like lot of others knew the answer. I have a great contemporary with these windows.
I'd call them transom windows. We just learned this last week I believe in Q&A architecture.
Window accents, light portholes, window type sky-lighting, natural ceiling lighting.....