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Q: Are your windows constructed of solid wood?
A: Yes. Adams Architectural uses only the best species of wood. We preservative treat everything. No clad, aluminum or vinyl products here! Strictly wood!

Q: How do I get prices for replacement sash, storm windows and screens?
A: Click here

Q: Do you come and measure my windows?
A: No. We are a manufacturing plant. Check with your Builders Association for a list of qualified builders/contractors in your area for measuring and installation or click here for how to measure.

Q: Do you sell direct to the homeowner?
A: Yes, of course we do!

Q: Do your windows, screens and storms meet the national historical society criteria?
A: Yes. All joinery is of mortise and tenon construction, pinned with steel sash pins. Round top and larger curved sash sections are joined with through splines, pinned and glued for a strong, permanent bond.

Q: Do you stock special sizes?
A: No. Everything is custom made to your specifications.

Q: Do you make round top windows or windows with true divided lites?
A: Yes we do!

Q: What are the parts of a window?
A: Click here for a description of Window Jargon (does not require Adobe Acrobat Reader®). Click here for a description of Window Jargon (requires Adobe Acrobat Reader®. Click here to download).

Q: What is a mortise & tenon?
A: Click here for a description of Mortise & Tenon (does not require Adobe Acrobat Reader®). Click here for a description of Mortise & Tenon (requires Adobe Acrobat Reader®. Click here to download).

Q: Painting Instructions
A: Click here

Q: Standard Muntin Detail
A: Click here for a description of Standard Muntin Detail (does not require Adobe Acrobat Reader®). Click here for a description of Standard Muntin Detail (requires Adobe Acrobat Reader®. Click here to download).

Q: How to Measure a Bevel
A: Click here for a description of How to Measure a Bevel (does not require Adobe Acrobat Reader®). Click here for a description of How to Measure a Bevel (requires Adobe Acrobat Reader®. Click here to download).


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