Timber sash and case windows suit every household. Over time, these distinctive windows require some extra care.
Over a period of time, sash cords snap, draught seals deteriorate, and bottom rails start to rot through prolonged neglect. The window then rattles, sticks, and ultimately fails to close properly.
Woodfellas has delivered expert timber sash and case window services to Scottish homes across Broadfield for well over two decades, all from our specialist workshop.
When a window is beyond repair, we repair, and also craft bespoke replacement units to order.
Call us on 07920 057592 or contact us via our contact page to book a free visit and written quote.
What is a timber sash and case window
The title shows exactly how it works.
The sash is the sliding glass panel. The case is the empty box frame built within the wall surrounding the window opening.
Housed 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 travel over pulley wheels positioned at the uppermost section of the frame.
Raise the lower sash and the weights drop down on the opposite side. Release it and they keep the sash perfectly in place!
Whilst casement windows swing open outward on hinges, sash and case windows work by moving vertically instead.
Both sashes function independently of one another, meaning you can open the window from the top, the bottom, or both together. This offers your home excellent 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 break, as they so often do after years of faithful service, the sash falls and remains stubbornly in place or becomes progressively difficult to operate.
That is precisely where Woodfellas is invaluable.
Timber sash window services and refurbishment
Each traditional sash window requires its own approach.
Our Broadfield sash windows team thoroughly evaluates what your windows need in order to determine whether repairs or full refurbishment is the most appropriate option for you.
Window draught-proofing
A full window refurbishment is an appropriate choice when the existing window remains structurally intact yet is failing to function as it should.
Our experienced craftsmen apply joinery methods specifically suited to traditional windows, upgrading your glazing and fitting draught-proofing throughout your property.
A carefully restored sash and case window in your Broadfield home should seem as though it was always meant to be there.
Every setup we undertake is driven by the pursuit of effortless operation, silent installation and a welcoming ambience within the area.
Sash cord and weight replacement
Sash cord replacement remains the most commonly carried out repair within the services we offer.
When the cords fail, the weights remain idle within the case with nothing connecting them to the sash.
We open the pocket panel, remove the existing weights, install fresh sash cords, and make sure the pulleys are properly aligned and set.
Our team will consistently inspect the full condition of the window while on site, ensuring nothing goes unnoticed.
Timber repairs
Bottom rails and sills bear the most severe of Broadfield’s weather conditiones.
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 strongly of the view that a window which remains structurally sound should not be discarded simply because an single issue impacts only one section of it.
Supplying and fitting bespoke sash windows
When a window is beyond cost-effective repair, we craft brand new sash windows to your precise specifications right in our workshop and supply, then fit them at your home!
Every new window is carefully crafted and made to measure in hardwood or treated pine. We closely match the profile, proportions, and glazing bar pattern of the original.
As timber window manufacturers proudly based in Broadfield, we supply and install brand new sash and case windows throughout the region, combining high quality materials with time honoured heritage techniques!
Our range of sash and case windows covers everything from a single replacement sash right through to a full set of brand new windows for a listed building!
Double glazing and improved security hardware are included as standard features.
Double glazed sash windows in Broadfield
Elevate both the visual appeal and everyday comfort of your home with carefully crafted double glazed sash and case windows.
Our units remain slim profile sealed units that sit neatly within the original glazing rebate without altering the sash profile or the glazing bar pattern.
From the outside, the wooden window appears the same to the original.
Here is the reason so many homeowners throughout Broadfield are choosing to replace their traditional sash and case windows with double glazing.
Energy efficiency
Our glazing service delivers a significant improvement to your home’s energy efficiency.
This translates directly into reduced energy bills, as your heating system no longer needs to work as hard to keep a pleasant, comfortable temperature across your home.
Noise reduction
Sound reduction is another advantage that homeowners observe very quickly.
Residing on a busy road or close to a busy junction, double glazed sash windows reduce noise transmission substantially.
Sash and case windows in Scotland’s conservation areas and listed buildings
Scotland’s architecture is magnificent, carrying with it a truly fascinating historical legacy.
The nature of a building contains stories worth preserving, and sash and case windows are woven deeply into this living narrative. Rely on Woodfellas to honour that story through expert timber window restoration.
If your property falls within one of these designated areas, or if it has listed building status, the regulations governing window replacement are precise and need to be understood before any work is commissioned.
We have been working on premises located within conservation areas for over twenty years.
We understand what the council requires, how to manage the approval process, and how to restore or replace windows in a manner that meets those requirements without unnecessary delays or revisions.
For a team that knows listed buildings and conservation area projects just as well as they know the windows themselves, reach out today to book a complimentary site visit and written quotation.
Sash and case window faults we fix in Broadfield
The sash is failing to stay in the raised position and falls back down.
Changing faulty sash cords is the repair our skilled team performs most often on sash and case windows, and provided the window is generally in good condition, it is a perfectly simple task for our experienced professionals.
Draughts and rattling
The seal between the sash and the frame has worn away or was not installed at all in the first place. A sash and case window affected by draughts will equally tend to rattle when exposed to gusts, owing to this same gap.
Including draught-proofing within a planned service appointment addresses every one of the concerns thoroughly and simultaneously.
Rotten bottom rail
The bottom rail of the lower sash represents the weakest part of a sash and case window.
Where the decay is limited to a particular section of the rail, the affected timber is gently taken out and replaced with new sections, joined smoothly using closely matched material.
The rest of the original window remains entirely undisturbed.
Window stuck shut by paint
Years of paint layered on the sash in an effort to shield it from Scotland’s relentlessly wet weather can cause it to become tightly sealed against the frame.
We release the sash carefully, clean and prepare the surfaces carefully, carry out any required adjustments to the fit, and restore the mechanism to full working order.
The cords and pulleys are fully inspected throughout the process, saving you from multiple repair jobs later on.
Single glazing
Original single-glazed panes lose heat quickly and offer little resistance to external noise. We install double glazing whilst retaining the visible profile of the window entirely.
Sash and case windows Broadfield FAQs
Is it better to refurbish sash and case windows or replace them?
So what’s the best answer? It really comes down to the condition of the window itself! If the box frame is solid and the sashes are structurally sound, refurbishment is certainly worth considering. You get excellent performance without sacrificing any of the original character. But if the frame has seriously deteriorated or the timber has rotted beyond saving, replacement is honestly the more sensible and practical option.
Can sash and case windows take double glazing?
From the outside, the window appears entirely unchanged, as our slim profile sealed units are made to sit securely within the existing glazing rebate without any need to broaden the sash or change the glazing bar pattern.
Get a free quote for sash and case windows in Broadfield
Whatever your sash window needs may be in Broadfield, whether repair, restoration, or full replacement, Woodfellas is well equipped to assist.
Reach out to our helpful team today and we will help you determine the ideal solution for every window in your home. Every quote we offer is complimentary, written, and comes with completely no obligation whatsoever. Should you choose to proceed, we will organise everything around your schedule.
Every window and door is made in our own workshop using time-honoured methods and installed by our own joiners throughout Scotland.
Call us today on 07920 057592 or complete the form on our contact page and we will get back to you within 24 hours!