Timber sash and case windows are a wonderful feature in any home, although as the years roll on, these remarkable windows need a little further 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 eventually fails to close properly.
Woodfellas are experts in timber sash and case windows, serving Scottish homes across Bothwell from our workshop for over two decades.
When a window is beyond repair, we provide restoration, fixing, and also the crafting of tailor-made replacements.
Call us on 07920 057592 or reach us via our contact page to book a free visit and written quote.
What is a timber sash and case window
The heading reflects how the system operates.
The sash refers to the movable glass panel, whilst the case is the hollow timber frame that is built within the wall around 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.
Raise the lower sash and the weights drop on the opposite side. Release it and they hold the sash in place.
Whilst casement windows swing outward on hinges, sash and case windows move by sliding vertically instead.
Both sashes operate independently of one another, allowing you to slip open the window from the top, the bottom, or indeed both simultaneously. This offers 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 as it should, you hardly give it a second thought.
When the cords break, as they so often do after years of faithful service, the sash falls and remains stubbornly in place or becomes increasingly difficult to operate.
That is exactly where Woodfellas can make all the difference.
Timber sash window services and refurbishment
Each traditional sash window demands its own solution.
Our sash windows team in Bothwell takes the time to truly understand the particular requirements of your windows, ensuring they can recommend with confidence whether a repair or a full refurbishment is the most suitable course of action for you.
Window draught-proofing
A complete window refurbishment is the most logical option when the existing window remains structurally intact yet does not manage to perform to its full potential.
Our skilled craftsmen use traditional joinery techniques perfectly suited to period windows, upgrading your glazing and installing comprehensive draught-proofing throughout your home.
A restored sash and case window in your Bothwell house ought to feel as though it was always perfectly as it should be.
Easy to operate, quiet within its frame, and welcoming in the space it inhabits. That is the level we aim for with every individual installation.
Sash cord and weight replacement
Replacing sash cords is the most common repair job we are called out for!
When the cords break, the weights remain idle within the case with not any connection to the sash at all.
We remove the pocket cover, take out the weights, fit new sash cords, and adjust the pulleys correctly.
Whilst completing your repair, our experts will make sure to thoroughly assess the general condition of your window, ensuring that every detail is carefully examined and nothing is overlooked.
Timber repairs
Bottom rails and sills bear the full brunt of Bothwell’s severe weather conditions.
Where the rot is limited to a portion of the rail, we take out the affected timber and insert new sections using matching traditional wood. The repair integrates seamlessly with the surrounding timber and the remainder of the original window remains completely intact.
We believe there is absolutely no reason to sacrifice a window that remains perfectly sound simply because an issue affects only a section 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 property.
Every single replacement window is skilfully crafted and made to measure in either hardwood or treated pine. We make serious effort to match the profile, proportions and glazing bar pattern of your original windows!
As timber window manufacturers based in Bothwell, we provide and fit new sash and case windows throughout the region, employing premium materials and traditional craftsmanship.
Our range of sash and case windows caters for everything from one single replacement sash right through to a complete set of brand new windows for a listed building!
Double glazing and enhanced security hardware are provided as standard!
Double glazed sash windows in Bothwell
Elevate both the visual appeal and everyday comfort of your home with expertly made double glazed sash and case windows.
Our slimline sealed units are designed to sit neatly within the original glazing rebate, maintaining the sash profile and glazing bar pattern completely without modification.
From the exterior, the wooden window appears identical to the original.
Find out why homeowners throughout Bothwell are choosing to improve their classic sash and case windows with double glazing.
Energy efficiency
Our glazing service delivers a significant boost to your home’s energy efficiency.
This means lower energy bills as your heating system works less to keep a comfortable temperature in your home.
Noise reduction
Sound attenuation is a further advantage that homeowners notice almost immediately.
If your home sits on a busy road or close to a major junction, double glazed sash windows reduce noise transmission significantly!
Sash and case windows in Scotland’s conservation areas and listed buildings
Scotland’s stunning architecture carries an extraordinary depth of historical heritage within it.
Conservation areas safeguard local character, and sash and case windows make up a vital part of that heritage. Preserve your building’s character through expert timber window restoration by Woodfellas.
If your property falls within one of these zones, or is a listed building, the regulations surrounding window replacement are specific and absolutely worth understanding before you arrange any work!
We have carried out work on conservation area properties for more than twenty years.
We know precisely what the council needs, how to manage the consent process efficiently, and how to restore or replace windows in full accordance with those requirements without avoidable delays or revisions.
Reach out today for a free site visit and written quotation from a team whose expertise in listed buildings and conservation area projects is only matched by their profound knowledge of the windows themselves.
Sash and case window faults we fix in Bothwell
The sash is dropping down and not remaining in the open position.
Replacing broken sash cords is the repair our professional team undertakes most frequently on sash and case windows, and where the window itself remains in good condition, it is a very easy task for our professional 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 tend to rattle in the wind due to the same gap.
Draught proofing as part of a service package resolves all issues in a single visit.
Rotten bottom rail
The bottom rail of the lower sash is the most exposed component of a sash and case window.
Where the decay is restricted to a specific portion of the rail, the affected timber is carefully removed and replaced with new sections, joined smoothly using carefully matched material.
The remainder of the original window is left completely untouched.
Window stuck shut by paint
Years of using paint to protect the sash against Scotland’s damp climate can cause it to become firmly attached to the frame.
We release the sash, clean surfaces, adjust the fit as needed, and return the mechanism to proper working order.
The cords and pulleys are checked throughout the process, spare you from having to carry out several repair jobs.
Single glazing
Original single-glazed panes are particularly inefficient at retaining warmth and offer very little resistance to the intrusion of outside street noise. Our upgrade to double glazing preserves the visible profile of your existing window frames entirely.
Sash and case windows Bothwell 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 admirably whilst retaining its original character fully. However, where the frame has suffered significant deterioration or the timber has rotted beyond any practical repair, replacement becomes the more practical and sensible route forward.
Can sash and case windows take double glazing?
Yes. We utilise slim profile sealed units that sit neatly within the existing glazing rebate, requiring no alteration to the sash width or glazing bar arrangement. Viewed from the exterior, the window keeps the appearance of the original.
Get a free quote for sash and case windows in Bothwell
Whatever your sash window needs may be in Bothwell, whether repairs, restoration, or full replacement, Woodfellas is well equipped to assist.
Reach out to our friendly team today and we will help you determine the ideal solution for every window in your home. Every quote we provide is complimentary, written, and comes with absolutely no obligation whatsoever. Should you choose to go ahead, we will organise everything around your schedule.
Every window is crafted in our own workshop using traditional methods and installed by our own joiners throughout Scotland.
Reach out us today by phoning 07920 057592 or just fill in the form on our contact page and we will get back to you within 24 hours.