Timber sash and case windows are a wonderful feature in any home, though as the years pass, these remarkable windows do require a little additional care and attention.
The sash cords break under many years of strain, draught seals deteriorate through prolonged lack of maintenance, and bottom rails succumb to rot where maintenance has been overlooked. The window starts rattling, then stiffens, and ultimately fails to close as it should.
Woodfellas has spent over 20 years as timber sash and case window specialists, helping Scottish homes throughout Bargeddie from our workshop.
We restore, and create bespoke replacements when a window is beyond saving.
Contact to us on 07920 057592 or via our website contact page to book a free visit and written quotation.
What is a timber sash and case window
The title accurately reflects how the system works.
The sash refers to the movable glass panel, whilst the case is the hollow timber frame that is built within the wall surrounding the window opening.
Inside every case sit two weights, one serving the upper sash and one serving the lower. These hang from sash cords that run over pulley wheels positioned at the top of the frame.
The lower sash moves up as the counterweights drop on the opposite side, and after being released, they keep the sash firmly held in place.
While casement windows swing outward on hinges, sash and case windows travel by moving vertically instead.
Both sashes function independently of one another, meaning you can move the window from the top, the bottom, or both together. This offers your home superb ventilation control without any panel swinging inward into the room or outward towards the street.
When the mechanism operates properly, you barely notice it at all.
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’s where Woodfellas steps in.
Timber sash window services and refurbishment
Not every classic sash window requires an exact approach.
Our sash windows Bargeddie team thoroughly evaluates what your windows require in order to determine whether repairs or full refurbishment is the best-suited option for you.
Window draught-proofing
A complete window refurbishment is an appropriate choice when the existing window remains structurally intact yet is unable to perform as it should.
Our expert craftsmen employ traditional joinery techniques well suited to period windows, improving your glazing and installing comprehensive draught-proofing throughout your home.
A expertly restored sash and case window in your Bargeddie home should seem as though it could never have been anything other than exactly as it is.
Easy to operate, quiet within its frame, and inviting in the space it inhabits. That is the level we work towards with every individual installation.
Sash cord and weight replacement
Sash cord replacement stands as the most frequently performed repair in our repertoire.
When the cords snap, the weights stay idle within the box, no longer linked to the sash in any way.
We unseal the pocket piece, remove the weights, attach new sash cords, and align the pulleys accurately.
Whilst completing your repair, our experts will make sure to carefully assess the complete condition of your window, ensuring that every detail is carefully examined and nothing is overlooked.
Timber repairs
The bottom rails and sills take the full force of Bargeddie’s harsh weather conditions.
Where rot is confined to part of the rail, we take out the damaged timber and splice in new sections using matched traditional timber. The repair integrates seamlessly with the surrounding wood, leaving the rest of the original window fully intact.
We believe there is no need to sacrifice a structurally sound window over a fault that affects only part of it.
Supplying and fitting bespoke sash windows
When a window is beyond economical repair, we make brand new sash windows to your exact specifications right in our own workshop and supply and fit them at your home!
Every replacement window is skillfully produced and tailored to measure in either hardwood or treated pine, with careful attention taken to faithfully mirror the profile, proportions and glazing bar pattern of the original window.
As timber window manufacturers based in Bargeddie, we provide and fit new sash and case windows across the region, employing high-quality materials and traditional craftsmanship.
Our sash and case window selection spans everything from a single replacement sash to a full new window installation for a listed building.
Double glazing and enhanced security hardware are provided as default features.
Double glazed sash windows in Bargeddie
Elevate your property and day-to-day living with stunning double glazed sash and case windows!
Our slim-profile sealed units are made to fit neatly within the original glazing rebate, leaving the sash profile and glazing bar pattern completely unchanged.
From the outside, the timber window appears identical to the original.
Here is the explanation why property owners across Bargeddie are opting to upgrade their traditional sash and case windows with double glazing.
Energy efficiency
Our glazing service provides a significant improvement to energy efficiency.
This means reduced energy bills as your heating system operates less to maintain a comfortable temperature in your home.
Noise reduction
Sound reduction is another advantage that homeowners notice almost immediately.
If your home sits on a busy road or near a major junction, double glazed sash windows will cut noise transmission considerably.
Sash and case windows in Scotland’s conservation areas and listed buildings
Scotland’s architecture is stunning, full of a rich history.
Protecting the distinctive character of our built heritage is precisely what conservation areas are designed to achieve, and sash and case windows form an integral part of that cherished identity. Trust Woodfellas to honour that heritage through expert timber window restoration.
Should your property sit within one of these designated areas, or indeed hold listed building status, the regulations governing window replacement are detailed and have significant weight prior to undertaking any works.
Our expertise working on properties within conservation areas covers more than twenty years.
We understand council expectations, can manage the consent process, and replace windows to satisfy requirements without avoidable delays.
For a team that truly understands listed buildings and conservation area work just as well as they understand the windows themselves, get in touch today for a free site visit and detailed quote.
Sash and case window faults we fix in Bargeddie
The sash not staying in the raised position
Changing faulty sash cords is the repair our professional team performs most frequently on sash and case windows, and provided the window is otherwise in good condition, it is a perfectly straightforward task for our skilled professionals.
Draughts and rattling
The air seal between the sash and frame has broken down or was never installed. A leaky sash and case window will also rattle in the wind due to the same gap.
With draught-proofing included as part of a service package can help address all concerns in one go.
Rotten bottom rail
The bottom rail of the lower sash represents the most vulnerable part of a sash and case window.
Where rot is limited to part of the rail, we cut out the damaged timber and splice in new sections using matched material.
The remainder of the original window is left completely undisturbed.
Window stuck shut by paint
Decades of paint layered on the sash in an effort to shield it from Scotland’s relentlessly wet weather can cause it to become firmly sealed against the frame.
We free the sash, thoroughly clean every surface, carry out any necessary adjustments to the fit, and restore the mechanism to full working order!
The cords and pulleys are checked throughout the process, saving you from having to undertake several repair jobs.
Single glazing
Original single glazed panes lose heat rapidly and allow street noise to come through directly. We replace with double glazing without altering the visible profile of your window at all!
Sash and case windows Bargeddie FAQs
Is it better to refurbish sash and case windows or replace them?
It largely comes down to the condition of the current window structure. Where the box frame remains sound and the sashes retain their structural integrity, refurbishment is an ideal course of action. You preserve a window that performs admirably whilst retaining its original character entirely. However, where the frame has suffered significant deterioration or the timber has rotted beyond any reasonable repair, replacement becomes the more practical and sensible route forward.
Can sash and case windows take double glazing?
Yes. We use slim-profile sealed units that fit into the existing glazing rebate without widening the sash or altering the glazing bar pattern. From the outside, the window looks identical to the original.
Get a free quote for sash and case windows in Bargeddie
Whatever your sash window needs may be in Bargeddie, from repair and restoration through to complete replacement, Woodfellas has the expertise to look after everything.
Reach out to our helpful team today and we will help you navigate the very best solution for every window in your home. Every quote we provide is completely free, set out in writing, and carries no obligation whatsoever. Should you choose to move forward, we will organise everything entirely around you.
Every window and door is crafted in our own workshop using time-honoured methods and fitted by our own joiners throughout Scotland.
Contact us today by phoning 07920 057592 or by completing the form found on our contact page, and a member of our team will get back to you within 24 hours.