Timber sash and case windows can really change any home. But over time, these wonderful windows will need a little extra care and care!
Sash cords snap, the draught seal wears away, and the bottom rails begin to rot through years of neglect. The window shakes, then sticks, then ultimately fails to close properly.
Woodfellas are specialists in timber sash and case windows, serving Scottish homes throughout Ashfield from our workshop for more than two decades.
When a window is beyond redemption, we rejuvenate, and even make custom-made replacements to order.
Reach out on 07920 057592 or get in touch with us via our contact page to arrange a complimentary visit and written quotation.
What is a timber sash and case window
The heading reflects how the system works.
The sash refers to the sliding panel of glass, whilst the case is the hollow box frame that is built within the wall surrounding the window opening.
Housed within each case are a pair of weights, one for the upper sash and one to the lower, both suspended from sash cords that pass over pulley wheels positioned at the top of the frame.
Raise the lower sash and the weights fall down on the opposite side. Let go of it and they keep the sash perfectly in place!
Whilst casement windows swing outward on hinges, sash and case windows glide smoothly in a vertical direction!
Both sashes operate independently of one another, meaning you can open the window from the top, the bottom, or both together. This gives your home excellent ventilation control without any panel swinging inward into the room or outward towards the street.
When the system is functioning correctly, you hardly think about it at all.
When the cords break, as they commonly do after years of everyday use, the sash drops and remains in the position or becomes increasingly hard to operate.
That’s precisely where Woodfellas come into their own!
Timber sash window services and refurbishment
Not every traditional sash window requires an exact solution.
Our sash windows Ashfield team closely listens to understand your window’s requirements before recommending whether repair or full refurbishment is the most suitable path forward for you.
Window draught-proofing
When a window remains structurally intact yet fails to deliver on performance, a complete refurbishment becomes the best and most rewarding course of action.
Our experienced craftsmen use traditional joinery techniques to enhance your glazing and fit draught-proofing throughout.
A carefully restored sash and case window in your Ashfield home should seem as though it was always intended to be there!
Every setup we carry out is guided by the aim of easy operation, noise-free installation and a inviting ambience within the space.
Sash cord and weight replacement
Sash cord replacement remains our most frequently undertaken repair within our service offering.
When the cords snap, the weights stay idle within the box, no more linked to the sash in any manner.
We open the pocket piece, remove the weights, attach new sash cords, and align the pulleys accurately.
Our team will carefully evaluate the overall state of the entire window during each visit, ensuring that nothing is ever missed.
Timber repairs
Bottom rails and sills bear the heaviest brunt of Ashfield’s severe climatic conditions.
Where the rot is confined to a particular section of the rail, we carefully remove the affected timber and splice in new sections using closely matched traditional wood. The repair blends seamlessly with the surrounding timber, while the remainder of the original window remains completely intact.
We are strongly of the opinion that a window which remains structurally sound should not be discarded simply because an isolated issue impacts only one section of it.
Supplying and fitting bespoke sash windows
When a window has reached the point where repair is no more cost effective, we craft brand new sash windows to your precise requirements in our workshop and put in them at your premises.
Every replacement window is skillfully produced and made to measure in either hardwood or treated pine, with meticulous care taken to faithfully mirror the profile, proportions and glazing bar pattern of the original window.
Based in Ashfield, we manufacture and install new sash and case windows across the area using premium materials and time-honoured techniques.
Our range of sash and case windows encompasses everything from a single replacement sash through to a complete set of new windows for a listed building.
Double glazing and enhanced security hardware are included as standard features.
Double glazed sash windows in Ashfield
Transform your home and elevate your everyday living experience with the timeless elegance of double glazed sash and case windows.
Our sealed units are slim-profile sealed units that sit within the original glazing rebate without altering the sash profile or glazing bar pattern.
From the outside, the timber window appears the same to the original.
Here is the reason so many homeowners throughout Ashfield are deciding to upgrade their traditional sash and case windows with double glazing.
Energy efficiency
Our glazing service provides significant energy efficiency gains.
This means you will see a real reduction in your energy bills, since your heating system won’t need to work as hard to maintain a comfortable temperature throughout your home.
Noise reduction
Sound dampening is an additional advantage property owners notice quickly.
Double glazed sash windows greatly minimise noise transmission for homes along busy roads or near main junctions.
Sash and case windows in Scotland’s conservation areas and listed buildings
Scotland’s architecture is both breathtaking and historically significant.
Timber sash and case windows are a defining feature of conservation area heritage, and maintaining them matters enormously! Why not protect the soul of your building with expert timber window restoration from Woodfellas?
Should your property fall within one of these designated areas, or indeed hold listed building status, the regulations governing window replacement are precise and have significant weight prior to commissioning any works.
For over twenty years, we have been working on properties located within conservation areas.
We know what the council requires, how to handle the approval process, and how to restore or replace windows in a manner that meets those requirements without unnecessary delays or revisions.
Reach out now for a complimentary site visit and written quotation from a team whose experience in listed buildings and conservation area projects is only matched by their deep knowledge of the windows themselves.
Sash and case window faults we fix in Ashfield
The sash is failing to stay in the raised position and drops back down.
When it comes to sash and case repairs, replacing a broken sash cord is the job we encounter most frequently, and provided the window itself is in good condition, it is a perfectly straightforward job for our experienced team.
Draughts and rattling
The seal between the sash and the frame has degraded or was simply never installed in the first place. When this gap exists, it is also fairly common for the sash and case window to rattle noticeably in the wind as a direct result of that same gap.
Draught-proofing in a service package resolves all issues in one go.
Rotten bottom rail
The lower rail of the bottom sash is the most exposed part of a sash and case window!
Where the decay is limited to a particular section of the rail, the affected timber is carefully removed and replaced with new sections, joined smoothly using closely matched material.
The rest of the original window remains completely undisturbed.
Window stuck shut by paint
Years of paint applied to protect the sash from Scotland’s harsh wet climate can bond it firmly to the frame.
We loosen the sash gently, clean and prepare the surfaces thoroughly, carry out any required adjustments to the fit, and return the mechanism to proper working order.
The cords and pulleys are carefully inspected during the process, saving you from several repair jobs later on.
Single glazing
Original single glazed panes lose heat rapidly and let street noise to pass straight through. We upgrade to double glazing without changing the visible profile of your window at all!
Sash and case windows Ashfield FAQs
Is it better to refurbish sash and case windows or replace them?
Whether refurbishment or replacement is the best way forward depends entirely upon the condition of the existing window structure. If the box frame remains sound and the sashes are structurally intact, refurbishment presents itself as a very sensible choice, delivering a window that performs beautifully whilst preserving every last trace of its original character. However, if the frame has deteriorated severely or the timber has rotted beyond any hope of repair, replacement becomes the far more practical and logical course of action.
Can sash and case windows take double glazing?
From the outside, the window appears entirely unchanged, as our slim profile sealed units are made to sit neatly within the existing glazing rebate without any need to broaden the sash or alter the glazing bar pattern.
Get a free quote for sash and case windows in Ashfield
Woodfellas takes care of every sash repair, restoration, or replacement need in Ashfield.
Reach out to our friendly team today and we will assist you in finding the ideal solution for every window in your home. All quote we offer is complimentary, written, and comes with absolutely no obligation whatsoever. Should you choose to proceed, we will arrange everything around your schedule.
Every window and door is crafted within our own workshop using traditional techniques and installed by our own skilled joiners across Scotland.
Give us a call today on 07920 057592 or fill in the form on our contact page and we will get back to you within 24 hours!