Wooden sash and case windows grace many a home. With time, however, these distinctive windows will require a little extra care and attention.
The sash cords break and draught seals wear out while bottom rails begin to rot after years of neglect. The window shakes first, then sticks, then eventually fails to close properly altogether.
Woodfellas are seasoned specialists in timber sash and case windows, serving Scottish homes across Baillieston from our workshop for more than two decades.
We restore , and even craft fully bespoke replacements when a window is too far gone!
Reach out on 07920 057592 or contact us via our contact page to arrange a complimentary visit and detailed quotation.
What is a timber sash and case window
The heading explains exactly how it functions.
The sash refers to the sliding panel of glass, whilst the case is the empty box frame that is built within the wall surrounding the window opening.
Inside each case are placed two weights, one serving the upper sash and one serving an lower. They are hung on sash cords that run over pulley wheels fitted into the top of the frame.
The lower sash rises as the weights drop gracefully on the other side, and when released, they keep the sash perfectly in place.
Whilst casement windows swing outward on hinges, sash and case windows slide smoothly in a vertical direction!
Both sashes move independently, giving you the ability to open from the top, the bottom, or both at once. You get excellent ventilation control throughout your home, and with no panel swinging into the room or out towards the street, it is as useful as it is clever!
When the mechanism is functioning flawlessly, you hardly think about it twice!
When the cords snap, as they commonly do after years of everyday use, the sash drops and remains in the position or becomes increasingly hard to operate.
That is precisely where Woodfellas comes into its own.
Timber sash window services and refurbishment
Not every traditional sash window demands an exact approach.
Our sash windows Baillieston team thoroughly assesses what your windows require in order to determine whether repair or full refurbishment is the most suitable option for you.
Window draught-proofing
When a window remains structurally intact yet does not perform on performance, a complete renovation becomes the best and most worthwhile course of action.
Our experienced craftsmen apply joinery methods specifically suited to traditional windows, upgrading your glazing and fitting draught-proofing throughout your home.
A carefully restored sash and case window in your Baillieston home should seem as though it was always meant to be there.
Effortless to open, quiet in the frame and warm throughout the room. That is what we are striving for each and every time!
Sash cord and weight replacement
Sash cord replacement stands as the most frequently performed repair in our repertoire.
When the cords snap, the weights remain sitting pointlessly inside the casing with nothing to connect them to the sash.
We reach the pocket piece, recover the weights, install fresh sash cords, and position the pulleys with precision.
Our team will always check the full condition of the window while on site, ensuring nothing goes unnoticed.
Timber repairs
Bottom rails and sills endure the most severe of Baillieston’s weather conditions.
Where rot is confined to part of the rail, we take out the damaged timber and insert new sections using matched traditional timber. The repair blends seamlessly with the surrounding wood, leaving the rest of the original window fully intact.
We strongly believe there is absolutely no reason to sacrifice a window that remains sound simply because an issue affects only a portion of it.
Supplying and fitting bespoke sash windows
When a window has reached the point where repair is not longer a sound investment, we craft brand new sash windows to your precise specifications within our workshop, then provide and fit them directly at your premises.
Every replacement window is made and made to measure in hardwood or treated pine. We meticulously match the profile, proportions, and glazing bar pattern of the original.
Based in Baillieston, we manufacture and fit new sash and case windows across the region using premium materials and time-honoured techniques.
Our sash and case window selection spans everything from a single replacement to a complete new window installation for a listed building.
Double glazing and enhanced security hardware are provided as default features.
Double glazed sash windows in Baillieston
Enhance your home and everyday comfort with double glazed sash and case windows.
Our units feature a slim-profile sealed design that sits neatly within the original glazing rebate, leaving the sash profile and glazing bar pattern completely unchanged.
From the exterior, the timber window looks the same to the original.
Here is the explanation why property owners across Baillieston are opting to replace their traditional sash and case windows with double glazing.
Energy efficiency
Our glazing service provides significant energy-efficient gains.
This directly results in reduced energy bills, as your heating system needs to work much less to keep a comfortable temperature throughout your home.
Noise reduction
Reduced noise is another benefit homeowners notice nearly straight away!
Double glazed sash windows significantly minimise noise transmission for properties on roads with heavy traffic or near main junctions.
Sash and case windows in Scotland’s conservation areas and listed buildings
Scotland’s architecture is as breathtaking as it is historically significant.
The character of conservation areas is something worth preserving with great care, and sash and case windows form a significant part of that architectural identity. Protect the integrity of your property through expert timber window restoration carried out by Woodfellas.
If your property falls within one of these zones, or happens to be a listed building, the regulations surrounding window replacement are specific and well worth understanding before you arrange any work!
We have delivered work on conservation area properties for more than twenty years.
We know precisely what the council needs, how to move through the consent process with confidence, and how to restore or replace windows in a manner that satisfies every requirement without needless delays or further correspondence.
For a team that knows listed buildings and conservation area work as well as they understand the windows themselves, get in touch today for a complimentary site visit and written quote.
Sash and case window faults we fix in Baillieston
The sash failing to remain in the raised position
Replacing broken sash cords is the repair our professional team undertakes most often on sash and case windows, and where the window itself remains in good condition, it is a wonderfully simple task for our experienced craftspeople.
Draughts and rattling
The draught seal between the sash and the frame has deteriorated or was never installed in the initial place. A sash and case window that allows in draughts will also often rattle in the wind due to that very same gap.
Draught-proofing in a service package resolves all issues in a single visit.
Rotten bottom rail
The lower section of the lower sash is the most vulnerable component of a sash and case window.
Where the rot is confined to a particular section of the rail, we cut away the damaged timber and splice in fresh new sections using carefully matched material!
The rest of the original window remains entirely undisturbed.
Window stuck shut by paint
Many years of paint layered onto the sash to shield it from Scotland’s relentless wet weather can end up sealing it firmly to the frame!
We release the sash gently, clean and prepare the surfaces thoroughly, make any required adjustments to the fit, and restore the mechanism to full working order.
The cords with pulleys are fully inspected during the process, sparing you from numerous repair visits later on.
Single glazing
Original single-glazed panes shed heat fast and let in street noise. We fit double glazing whilst keeping the visible window profile unchanged.
Sash and case windows Baillieston FAQs
Is it better to refurbish sash and case windows or replace them?
Whether refurbishment or replacement is the right way forward depends entirely upon the condition of the existing window structure. When the box frame remains sound and the sashes are structurally intact, refurbishment presents itself as a very sensible choice, providing a window that performs beautifully whilst preserving every last trace of its original character. However, when the frame has deteriorated severely or the timber has rotted beyond any hope of repair, replacement becomes the far more sensible and logical course of action.
Can sash and case windows take double glazing?
Yes. We fit slim profile sealed units that fit within the existing glazing rebate without having to widen the sash or alter the glazing bar pattern. From the outside, the window looks the same to the original.
Get a free quote for sash and case windows in Baillieston
Whatever your sash window needs in Baillieston, Woodfellas is absolutely ready to handle it, whether that means a repair, refurbishment, or full replacement!
Contact with our experienced team today and we will walk you through the best suited solution for every window in your home. Every quotation we offer is free, presented in writing, and carries absolutely no commitment. Should you choose to proceed, we will organise everything entirely to suit your schedule.
Every window is made right here in our very own workshop using traditional techniques and fitted by our own skilled joiners throughout Scotland.
Reach out to us today by phoning 07920 057592 or by filling in the form on our contact page, and we will respond to you within a day.