Wooden sash and case windows grace any household with timeless charm. Yet as the years pass, these remarkable windows inevitably need a little additional care and attention.
Sash cords snap and draught seals degrade while bottom rails begin to rot after years of neglect. The window shakes first, then jams, then eventually refuses to close properly altogether.
Woodfellas have been trusted timber sash and case window experts serving Scottish homes across Barrhead from our workshop premises for more than two decades!
When a window is beyond repair, we repair, and also make bespoke replacement units to measure.
Ring us on 07920 057592 or get in touch via our contact page to book your free visit and written quote!
What is a timber sash and case window
The heading reflects how the system works.
The sash refers to the moving panel of glass, whilst the case is the empty box frame that is constructed within the wall surrounding the window opening.
Contained within each case are two counterweights, one corresponding to the upper sash and one to the lower. These weights are suspended from sash cords that pass over pulley wheels positioned at the uppermost section of the frame.
Lift the lower sash and the weights fall down on the opposite side. Release it and they hold the sash perfectly in place!
Whilst casement windows swing outward on hinges, sash and case windows slide smoothly in a vertical direction!
Both sashes operate independently of one another, meaning you can move the window from the top, the bottom, or both together. This gives your home outstanding ventilation control without any panel swinging inward into the room or outward towards the street.
When the mechanism is functioning flawlessly, you barely think about it twice!
When the cords snap, as they often do after years of use, the sash drops and stays stuck or becomes hard to operate.
That’s exactly where Woodfellas come into their own!
Timber sash window services and refurbishment
Not every traditional sash window requires an identical solution.
Our sash windows team in Barrhead takes the time to grasp the precise requirements of your windows before recommending whether repair or full refurbishment is the most suitable course of action for you.
Window draught-proofing
A complete window refurbishment is the right choice when the existing window remains structurally intact yet is failing to function as it should.
Using carpentry techniques that complement traditional windows, our skilled craftsmen are able to upgrade your glazing and install draught-proofing throughout your home.
A restored sash and case window in your Barrhead house ought to feel as though it was already exactly as it should be.
Every fit we perform is driven by the goal of easy operation, silent installation work and a pleasant ambience within the space.
Sash cord and weight replacement
The replacement of sash cords is the most common repair in our services.
When the cords snap, the weights remain sitting pointlessly inside the casing with nothing to connect them to the sash.
We access the pocket piece, recover the weights, install fresh sash cords, and align the pulleys with precision.
Whilst undertaking the work, our team will consistently make sure to thoroughly check the full state of the window, ensuring that nothing is ever overlooked.
Timber repairs
The bottom rails and sills take the full force of Barrhead’s severe weather conditions.
Where rot is confined to part of the rail, we remove the damaged timber and splice in new sections using matched traditional timber. The repair blends seamlessly with the surrounding wood, leaving the rest of the original window fully intact.
We are firmly of the view that there is no need to sacrifice a window that remains in good structural condition simply because an isolated issue affects only one part of it.
Supplying and fitting bespoke sash windows
When a window is beyond cost-effective repair, we craft brand new sash windows to your exact specifications right in our own workshop and supply and fit them at your home!
Every new window is carefully crafted and made to measure in hardwood or treated pine. We carefully match the profile, proportions, and glazing bar pattern of the original.
As wooden window manufacturers based in Barrhead, we supply and install new sash and case windows across the region, utilising premium materials and traditional craftsmanship techniques.
Our collection of sash and case windows caters for everything from one single replacement sash right through to a full set of brand new windows for a listed building!
Double glazing and enhanced security hardware are provided as default features.
Double glazed sash windows in Barrhead
Transform your property and elevate your everyday living experience with the classic elegance of double glazed sash and case windows.
Our sealed units are slim-profile sealed units that sit comfortably within the original glazing rebate, requiring no alteration to the sash profile or the glazing bar pattern.
From the exterior, the timber window appears the same to the original.
Find out how homeowners across Barrhead are choosing double glazing upgrades for their traditional sash and case windows!
Energy efficiency
Our glazing service delivers a substantial improvement to energy efficiency.
This means reduced energy bills as your heating system operates less to keep a pleasant temperature in your home.
Noise reduction
Sound reduction is an additional advantage that homeowners observe almost immediately.
Living on a busy street or close to a busy intersection, double glazed sash windows reduce noise transmission significantly.
Sash and case windows in Scotland’s conservation areas and listed buildings
Scotland’s architecture is as breathtaking as it is historically significant.
The nature of a building holds stories worth preserving, and sash and case windows are woven deeply into that living narrative. Rely on Woodfellas to respect that story through specialist timber window restoration.
If your property falls within one of these designated areas, or if it holds listed building status, the regulations governing window replacement are precise and must be understood before you proceed with any work.
For more than twenty years, we have worked on properties located within conservation areas.
Having developed a detailed understanding of council expectations, we are ideally placed to support you with the consent process and complete window restoration or replacement work that satisfies all requirements promptly and without needless delays.
For a team that truly appreciates listed buildings and conservation area work just as well as they know the windows themselves, reach out today for a complimentary site visit and written quote.
Sash and case window faults we fix in Barrhead
Sash not staying in the raised position
When it comes to sash and case repairs, changing a broken sash cord is the job we encounter most often, and provided the window itself is in good condition, it is a perfectly straightforward job for our experienced team.
Draughts and rattling
The draught seal between the sash and the frame has degraded or was simply never installed. A sash and case window affected by draughts will also often rattle noisily in the wind due to that very same gap!
With draught-proofing included as part of a service package helps address all concerns in one go.
Rotten bottom rail
The bottom rail of the bottom sash is the most exposed part of a sash and case window!
Where the decay is confined to a portion of the rail, the damaged timber is carefully removed and new sections are spliced in using carefully matched material.
The rest of the existing window remains completely undisturbed.
Window stuck shut by paint
Years of using paint to safeguard the sash against Scotland’s damp climate can cause it to become firmly stuck to the frame.
We free the sash, clean surface areas, fine-tune the fit as needed, and restore the mechanism to full operation.
The cords and pulleys are inspected during the process, saving you several repair visits.
Single glazing
Original single-glazed panes are especially inefficient at retaining warmth and provide very little resistance to the intrusion of external street noise. Our upgrade to double glazing preserves the visible profile of your existing window frames completely.
Sash and case windows Barrhead FAQs
Is it better to refurbish sash and case windows or replace them?
It mainly comes down to the condition of the existing window structure. Where the box frame remains sound and the sashes retain their structural integrity, refurbishment represents an ideal course of action. You preserve a window that performs well whilst retaining its original character fully. However, where the frame has suffered significant deterioration or the timber has rotted beyond any reasonable repair, replacement becomes the 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 Barrhead
Whatever your sash window needs in Barrhead, Woodfellas is absolutely ready to take it on, whether that means a fix, refurbishment, or full replacement!
Give our brilliant team a ring today and we will help you figure out the perfect solution for each and every window in your home. Every quote is free of charge, supplied in writing, and carries absolutely no obligation whatsoever. If you choose to move ahead, we will work entirely around your schedule!
Every window and door is crafted in our own workshop using traditional methods and installed by our own joiners throughout Scotland.
Reach out to us today by calling 07920 057592 or by filling in the form found on our contact page, and a member of our team will respond to you within 24 hours.