What Is a Dormer Door

Dormer doors open up a whole new way to access hidden storage space in your home. These attic access doors serve a highly functional purpose without detracting from the aesthetics of your home. Solid core, pre-hung, weather striped doors make attic access a breeze.

Why is it called a dormer?

The term derives from the Latin dormitorium, “sleeping room.” Dormers are set either on the face of the wall or high upon the roof, and their roofs may be gabled, hipped, flat, or with one slope. …

How does a dormer work?

Located on the sloped side of a roof, a dormer window brings natural light into an attic, loft, or any room with a vaulted ceiling. This type of window sits vertically in a framed structure that juts outward from the pitch of the main roof and features a little roof of its own above the window.