Timber sash and case windows enhance any home. Over time, however, these remarkable windows require a degree of extra care and attention.
Over a period of time, sash cords snap, draught seals deteriorate, and bottom rails start to rot through prolonged neglect. The window then shakes, sticks, and ultimately fails to close properly.
Woodfellas has delivered specialist timber sash and case window services to Scottish homes throughout Bearsden for well over two decades, all from our dedicated workshop.
When restoring and repairs are not enough, we make fully custom-made replacements, fashioning something new from the very essence of what once was.
Reach out to us on 07920 057592 or contact us via our contact page to arrange a complimentary visit and written quotation.
What is a timber sash and case window
The heading shows the function.
The sash refers to the moveable panel of glass itself, while the case is the internal box frame that is constructed into the wall surrounding the window opening.
Inside every case sit two weights, one supporting the upper sash and one supporting the lower. These hang from sash cords that pass over pulley wheels positioned at the top of the frame.
Raise the lower sash up and the weights will drop on the opposite side. Release it and they shall keep the sash firmly in place.
Whilst casement windows open outwards on hinges, sash and case windows work by sliding vertically instead.
Both sashes work independently, allowing you to open from the top, the bottom, or both at once. You get precise ventilation control with no panel swinging inward or outward.
When the mechanism functions correctly, you hardly notice it at all.
When the cords eventually break, as they commonly do after years of regular use, the sash will either drop and remain in that lowered position or become increasingly difficult to operate.
That’s where Woodfellas comes in.
Timber sash window services and refurbishment
Not every classic sash window requires an identical solution.
Our sash windows team in Bearsden genuinely spends time to understand exactly what your windows need, so they can advise whether repair or refurbishment is the best route for you!
Window draught-proofing
When a window remains structurally intact yet does not provide best performance, a complete refurbishment presents itself as the most logical course of action.
Our skilled craftsmen use joinery methods specifically suited to traditional windows, upgrading your glazing and fitting draught-proofing throughout your property.
A restored sash and case window in your Bearsden property should feel 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 every time!
Sash cord and weight replacement
Replacing sash cords is the most frequently performed repair in our repertoire.
When the cords break, the weights lie idle within the case with no connection attaching them to the sash.
We access the pocket piece, recover the weights, fit fresh sash cords, and align the pulleys with precision.
Our team will consistently assess the full condition of the window while on site, ensuring nothing goes unnoticed.
Timber repairs
Bearsden’s lower rails and sills withstand the harshest weather elements.
Where the rot is limited to just one section of the rail, we carefully take out the damaged timber and fit in fresh new sections using well-matched traditional wood. The repair sits naturally with the surrounding timber and the rest of the original window remains completely intact!
We strongly believe there is 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 is past economical repair, we craft new sash windows to your exact specifications in our workshop and supply and install them at your property.
Every replacement window is carefully crafted and custom made in hardwood or treated pine. We make every effort to match the profile, proportions, and glazing bar pattern of the original window.
As timber window manufacturers located in Bearsden, we provide and fit new sash and case windows throughout the region, using premium materials and traditional craftsmanship techniques.
Our sash and case window selection covers all the way from a single replacement sash to a complete new window installation for a listed building.
Double glazing and improved security hardware are included as standard.
Double glazed sash windows in Bearsden
Transform your property and enhance your everyday living experience with the classic elegance of double glazed sash and case windows.
Our slim-profile sealed units are designed to sit neatly within the original glazing rebate, leaving the sash profile and glazing bar pattern completely unchanged.
From the outside, the timber window looks identical to the original.
Find out how homeowners throughout Bearsden are choosing double glazing upgrades for their traditional sash and case windows!
Energy efficiency
Our glazing service delivers significant energy efficiency gains.
This means your heating system operates much less to keep a cosy temperature, which directly results in lower energy bills for you!
Noise reduction
Sound dampening is an additional benefit homeowners notice quickly.
If your home is located on a busy road or close to a major junction, double glazed sash windows will reduce noise transmission substantially.
Sash and case windows in Scotland’s conservation areas and listed buildings
Scotland’s architecture is equally breathtaking as it is steeped in centuries of extraordinary history.
Timber sash and case windows are a defining feature of conservation area character, and maintaining them is hugely important! Why protect the soul of your building with specialist timber window restoration from Woodfellas?
If your property falls within one of these locations, or is a listed building, specific rules apply to window replacement and must be understood before any work is commissioned.
Our expertise working on properties within conservation areas spans more than twenty years.
We know precisely what the council requires, how to handle the consent process efficiently, and how to restore or replace windows in full accordance with those requirements without unnecessary delays or revisions.
Reach out today for a free site visit and written quotation from a team whose experience in listed buildings and conservation area projects is matched only by their profound knowledge of the windows themselves.
Sash and case window faults we fix in Bearsden
The sash not staying in the raised position
When it comes to sash and case repairs, replacing a broken sash cord is the job we encounter most often, and if the window itself is in good condition, it is a quite straightforward job for our skilled 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 suffering from draughts will also tend to rattle noisily in the wind due to that very same gap!
Incorporating draught-proofing during a planned service appointment deals with all concerns comprehensively and at the same time.
Rotten bottom rail
The bottom rail of the bottom sash is the weakest component of a sash and case window.
Where the decay is confined to a portion of the rail, the damaged timber is thoroughly removed and new sections are inserted using precisely matched material.
The remainder of the original window is left completely 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 remove the sash from its housing, carefully clean all contact surfaces, adjust the fit where required, and return the mechanism to full working order.
The cords and pulleys are thoroughly inspected throughout the procedure, saving you from multiple repair jobs later on.
Single glazing
Original single-glazed panes are especially inefficient at retaining warmth and offer very little resistance to the intrusion of outside street noise. Our upgrade to double glazing maintains the visible profile of your existing window frames entirely.
Sash and case windows Bearsden FAQs
Is it better to refurbish sash and case windows or replace them?
It all depends on the current condition of the window itself. Where the box frame remains solid and the sashes are structurally sound, refurbishment is a practical choice. You keep a window that performs effectively whilst preserving its original character. Where the frame has suffered serious deterioration, or the timber has rotted beyond the point of repair, replacement becomes the practical solution.
Can sash and case windows take double glazing?
From the outside, the window looks entirely unchanged, as our slim profile sealed units are made to sit neatly within the existing glazing rebate without any need to widen the sash or alter the glazing bar pattern.
Get a free quote for sash and case windows in Bearsden
Whatever your sash window needs may be in Bearsden, from repair and restoration through to complete replacement, Woodfellas has the expertise to take care of everything.
Give our brilliant team a ring today and we will help you figure out the ideal solution for every window in your home. Every quote is completely free, given in writing, and is under no obligation whatsoever. If you choose to move forward, we will work entirely around your schedule!
Every window is crafted in our own workshop using traditional methods and fitted by our own joiners throughout Scotland.
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