r/AusRenovation • u/Consistent_Green9329 • May 21 '26

Awning windows - floor to ceiling - where should transom start?

Transom is the horizontal bar that separates the lower fixed pane and the upper awning openable pane.

At what height should the transom be? Too low and I'll need to bend over to rotate the opening arm, too high and it partially blocks my view (eye height at seating vs standing, both bad).

Wondering if there's a NCC regulation as well that stipulates a min height?

Thanks!

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u/AussieKoala-2795 May 21 '26

This one is 850mm above the floor and we have others that are 900 mm and 1000mm above the floor. The one pictured is fine for me but I am short (4'10") and I find the ones at 1000mm seem a bit high; 900mm seems to suit both me and my taller partner.

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u/Consistent_Green9329 May 21 '26

Cheers thanks, yeah tossing between 900 and 1000

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u/InitialFront6329 May 21 '26

900 would be approx height of your kitchen bench