Timber sash and case windows can really change any household. But over time, these wonderful windows will need a little extra care and care!
Sash cords break, draught seals degrade and bottom rails decay through neglect. The window rattles, sticks then fails to close properly.
Woodfellas has spent over 20 years as timber sash and case window specialists, helping Scottish homes throughout Blackwood from our workshop.
We restore, and create bespoke replacements when a window is beyond saving.
Reach out to us on 07920 057592 or via our website contact page to arrange a free visit and written quote.
What is a timber sash and case window
The heading explains exactly how it works.
The sash refers to the moveable panel of glass itself, while the case is the internal box frame that is built into the wall surrounding the window opening.
Inside each case are placed two weights, one serving an upper sash and one serving the lower. They are hung on sash cords that pass over pulley wheels fitted into the top of the frame.
Lift the lower sash and the counterweights drop on the opposite side, releasing it allows them to hold the sash firmly in place.
Whilst casement windows swing outward on hinges, sash and case windows slide smoothly in a vertical direction!
Each sashes operate independently, allowing you to slip open the window from the top, the bottom, or indeed both simultaneously. This provides your home with superb ventilation control, entirely without a panel swinging inward into the room or outward towards the street.
When the mechanism is functioning properly, you hardly notice it at all.
When the cords eventually break, as they commonly do after years of regular use, the sash will either simply drop and remain in that lowered position or become increasingly difficult to operate.
That’s where Woodfellas steps in.
Timber sash window services and refurbishment
Not every classic sash window calls for an the same solution.
Our sash windows team in Blackwood spends time to understand the precise requirements of your windows before advising whether repair or full refurbishment is the most suitable course of action for you.
Window draught-proofing
A complete window refurbishment is the best-suited course of action when the existing window remains structurally intact yet fails to function to its full potential.
Our skilled craftsmen apply traditional joinery techniques to enhance your glazing and install draught-proofing throughout.
A beautifully restored sash and case window in your Blackwood home should feel as though it was always intended to be there!
Every installation we carry out is guided by one simple ambition: easy operation, quiet fitting, and a warm feel within the space.
Sash cord and weight replacement
Sash cord replacement is the most commonly carried out repair we perform.
When the cords break, the weights remain sitting uselessly inside the casing with nothing to connect them to the sash.
We open the pocket piece, retrieve the weights, fit new sash cords, and align the pulleys precisely.
Our team will carefully inspect the overall condition of the entire window during every visit, making sure that nothing is ever overlooked.
Timber repairs
Bottom rail sections and sills bear the full brunt of Blackwood’s harsh climate.
Where the rot is localised to a specific section of the rail, we remove carefully 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 believe there is absolutely no reason to sacrifice a window that remains sound simply because an issue affects only a part of it.
Supplying and fitting bespoke sash windows
When a window is beyond economical repair, we make new sash windows to your precise specifications in our workshop and provide and fit them at your premises.
Every replacement window is skilfully crafted and tailor made in hardwood or treated pine. We make every effort to replicate the profile, proportions, and glazing bar pattern of the original window.
As timber window manufacturers firmly rooted in Blackwood, we make and fit new sash and case windows across the region, respecting traditional techniques and sourcing only the finest quality materials.
Our collection of sash and case windows encompasses everything from a single replacement sash through to a complete suite of new windows for a listed building.
Double glazing and enhanced security hardware are provided as standard features.
Double glazed sash windows in Blackwood
Improve your home and boost your everyday comfort with double glazed sash and case windows.
Our units are slim profile sealed units that sit neatly within the original glazing rebate without altering the sash profile or the glazing bar pattern.
From the exterior, the timber window looks identical to the original.
Here is the explanation why homeowners throughout Blackwood are choosing to replace their traditional sash and case windows with double glazing.
Energy efficiency
Our glazing service gives your energy efficiency a major boost!
This translates directly into lower energy bills, as your heating system no longer needs to labour as intensely to maintain a warm and comfortable temperature throughout your home.
Noise reduction
Sound dampening is an additional advantage homeowners notice quickly.
Double glazed sash windows significantly reduce 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 stunning architecture carries an remarkable depth of historical heritage within it.
Preserving the distinctive character of our built heritage is exactly what conservation areas are designed to achieve, and sash and case windows form an integral part of that cherished identity. Rely on Woodfellas to respect that heritage through expert timber window restoration.
If your premises is located in one of these designated areas, or if it holds listed building status, the regulations surrounding window replacement are specific and must be comprehended before you organise any work.
For more than twenty years, we have worked on properties located in conservation areas.
We understand what the council demands, how to handle the approval process, and how to restore or replace windows in a manner that satisfies those requirements without unnecessary delays or revisions.
For a team that truly understands listed buildings and conservation area work just as well as they know the windows themselves, get in touch today for a complimentary site visit and written quote.
Sash and case window faults we fix in Blackwood
Sash not holding its position when lifted
Replacing broken sash cords is certainly the commonest sash and case repair our skilled team tackles, and when the rest of the window is in sound condition it is a wonderfully simple task for our experienced crew!
Draughts and rattling
The seal between the sash and the frame has either been degraded beyond use or was just never installed in the first place. That very same unrelenting gap responsible for the draughts is equally to blame when the window begins to vibrate fretfully against the wind.
Draught proofing as part of a service sorts solve all problems at once.
Rotten bottom rail
The bottom rail of the lower 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 thoroughly removed and new sections are spliced in using precisely matched material.
The remainder of the original window remains completely undisturbed.
Window stuck shut by paint
Years of coatings applied to the sash to shield it from Scotland’s damp climate can make it become stuck to the frame.
We free the sash from its binding, carefully clean every surface, adjust the fit wherever, and restore the mechanism to smooth and proper working order once more.
The cables and sheaves are inspected throughout the process, sparing you from numerous repair jobs later on!
Single glazing
Original single-glazed panes shed heat quickly and let in street noise. We fit double glazing whilst maintaining the visible window profile unchanged.
Sash and case windows Blackwood 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 represents an ideal option. You preserve a window that performs well 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 slender profile sealed units that sit within the existing glazing rebate without broadening the sash or altering the glazing bar pattern. From the outside, the window looks precisely as the original always did.
Get a free quote for sash and case windows in Blackwood
Whatever your sash window needs may be in Blackwood, from restoration and repair through to full replacement, Woodfellas has the experience to look after everything.
Give our friendly team a ring today and we will assist you in finding the very best option for every window in your home. Every quote we supply is completely free, provided in writing, and carries no obligation whatsoever. Should you choose to move forward, we will set up everything around your schedule.
Every window and door is made right here in our very own workshop using traditional techniques and fitted by our own experienced joiners throughout Scotland.
get in touch with us now on 07920 057592 or fill in the form on our contact page and we will respond within 24 hours.