Timber sash and case windows can truly change any household. But over time, these wonderful windows will need a little extra care and care!
Sash cords break under many years of stress, draught seals wear down through prolonged lack of maintenance, and bottom rails succumb to rot where maintenance has been overlooked. The window starts rattling, then stiffens, and ultimately is unable to close as it should.
Woodfellas have been relied on timber sash and case window specialists serving Scottish homes throughout Calton from our workshop for over two decades!
When restoration and repair are not enough, we make fully custom-made replacements, shaping a new piece from the very soul of what once was.
Call us on 07920 057592 or reach out via our contact page to book your free visit and written quote!
What is a timber sash and case window
The title explains the function.
The sash refers to the sliding panel of glass itself, while the case is the hollow box frame that is fitted into the wall surrounding the window opening.
Inside every case sit two weights, one supporting the upper sash and one supporting the lower. These are suspended from sash cords that run over pulley wheels positioned at the top of the frame.
The lower sash rises as the counterweights descend on the opposite side, and once released, they keep the sash firmly in place.
While casement windows swing outward on hinges, sash and case windows glide gracefully in a upward and downward direction.
Both sashes operate independently, letting you 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 is functioning as it should, you hardly give it a second thought.
When the cords break, which they often do after many years of use, the sash drops and becomes stuck or becomes very difficult to operate.
That is exactly where Woodfellas comes into its own.
Timber sash window services and refurbishment
Not every traditional sash window requires an identical solution.
Our sash windows team in Calton genuinely spends time to get to grips with exactly what your windows need, so they can recommend whether repair or refurbishment is the right route for you!
Window draught-proofing
A complete window refurbishment is the best-suited course of action when the existing window remains sound yet does not manage to perform to its full potential.
Our experienced craftsmen apply joinery techniques sympathetic to traditional windows, upgrading your glazing and installing comprehensive draught-proofing throughout your home.
A refurbished sash and case window in your Calton home ought to seem as though it was already exactly as it should be.
Every installation we complete is guided by one simple ambition: smooth use, quiet fitting, and a genuinely warm presence within the space.
Sash cord and weight replacement
The replacement of sash cords is the most frequently performed repair in our day-to-day work.
When the cords snap, the weights hang uselessly inside the case with nothing at all linking them to the sash.
We remove the pocket cover, remove the weights, install new sash cords, and adjust the pulleys correctly.
Our team will thoroughly evaluate the overall condition of the entire window during each visit, ensuring that nothing is ever missed.
Timber repairs
Bottom rails and sills take the full force of Calton’s brutal weather climate.
Where rot is confined to part of the rail, we remove the damaged timber and insert new sections using matched traditional timber. The repair blends seamlessly with the surrounding wood, leaving the rest of the original window fully intact.
We think there is no reason to replace a structurally sound window over a fault that affects only part of it.
Supplying and fitting bespoke sash windows
When a window has reached the point where repair is not longer a worthwhile investment, we make brand new sash windows to your precise specifications within our workshop, then supply and install them directly at your property.
Every replacement window is carefully and skilfully crafted to your exact measurements in either hardwood or treated pine. We take great care to faithfully replicate the profile, proportions, and glazing bar pattern of the original window.
As timber window manufacturers situated in Calton, we provide and fit new sash and case windows throughout the region, employing premium materials and time-honoured craftsmanship.
Our sash and case window selection covers all the way from a single replacement sash to a full new window installation for a listed building.
Double glazing and enhanced security hardware are supplied as standard features.
Double glazed sash windows in Calton
Enhance your home and elevate your everyday comfort with double glazed sash and case windows.
Our sealed units are slimline sealed units that sit comfortably within the original glazing rebate, needing no alteration to the sash profile or the glazing bar pattern.
From the exterior, the timber window appears the same to the original!
Here is the reason so many homeowners throughout Calton are deciding to improve their traditional sash and case windows with double glazing.
Energy efficiency
Our glazing service provides a substantial improvement to energy efficiency.
This results in lower energy expenditure, as your heating system need not exert itself as greatly in order to keep a comfortable temperature throughout your home.
Noise reduction
Sound dampening is another advantage property owners notice quickly.
Double glazed sash windows substantially minimise noise transmission for households along busy roads or near main junctions.
Sash and case windows in Scotland’s conservation areas and listed buildings
Scotland’s architecture is equally breathtaking as it is rooted in centuries of remarkable history.
Timber sash and case windows are a defining feature of conservation area character, and preserving them is hugely important! Why protect the soul of your building with expert timber window restoration from Woodfellas?
If your property falls within one of these zones, or is a listed building, the regulations surrounding window replacement are precise and absolutely worth understanding before you arrange any work!
Our expertise working on properties within conservation areas covers more than twenty years.
We understand what the council requires, how to handle the approval process, and how to replace windows in a manner that meets every requirement without unnecessary delays or complications.
For a team whose expertise in listed buildings and conservation area projects is equalled only by their deep knowledge of the windows themselves, reach out today to arrange a complimentary site visit and written quotation.
Sash and case window faults we fix in Calton
Sash not holding its position when raised
Replacing broken sash cords is the repair our professional team carries out most often on sash and case windows, and where the window itself remains in good condition, it is a wonderfully easy task for our skilled craftspeople.
Draughts and rattling
The air seal between the sash and frame has failed or was never installed. A leaky sash and case window will also rattle in the wind due to the same gap.
Having draught-proofing addressed as part of a full service visit helps sort out every issue in a one , smooth sweep.
Rotten bottom rail
The bottom rail of the lower sash is the most vulnerable 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 rest of the existing 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 loosen the sash gently, clean and prepare the surfaces carefully, make any required adjustments to the fit, and restore the mechanism to full working order.
The cords with pulleys are fully inspected throughout the process, sparing you from numerous repair visits further down the line.
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 entirely.
Sash and case windows Calton FAQs
Is it better to refurbish sash and case windows or replace them?
It all comes down to the current condition of the window itself. Where the box frame remains sound and the sashes are structurally sound, refurbishment is a sensible choice. You retain a window that performs effectively whilst preserving its original character. Where the frame has suffered significant deterioration, or the timber has rotted beyond the point of repair, replacement becomes the practical solution.
Can sash and case windows take double glazing?
Yes. We use slim profile sealed units that sit within the existing glazing rebate without any need to widen the sash or alter the glazing bar pattern. From the outside, the window appears the same to the original.
Get a free quote for sash and case windows in Calton
Whatever your sash windows may need in Calton, be it a repair, a careful restoration, or a full replacement, Woodfellas has the expertise to manage every aspect with complete confidence.
Get in touch 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 free, written, and comes with absolutely no obligation whatsoever. Should you choose to go ahead, we will arrange everything around your schedule.
Every window is crafted in our very own workshop using traditional techniques and fitted by our own skilled joiners across Scotland.
Reach out us today by phoning 07920 057592 or just complete the form on our contact page and we will respond to you within 24 hours.