Wooden sash and case windows bring any household with timeless charm. Yet as the years pass, these beautiful windows inevitably need a little additional care and attention.
Sash cords snap, the draught seal wears away, and the bottom rails begin to rot through years of neglect. The window shakes, then jams, then eventually fails to close properly.
Woodfellas are skilled specialists in timber sash and case windows, working with Scottish homes across Clackmannan from our workshop for over two decades.
When a window is beyond redemption, we repair, and even make entirely bespoke replacements to order.
Call us on 07920 057592 or get in touch via our contact form to book your free visit and written quote!
What is a timber sash and case window
The heading explains you exactly how it works.
The sash refers to the moveable panel of glass, whilst the case is the empty box frame that is built within the wall around the window opening.
Inside every case sit two weights, one serving the upper sash and one supporting the lower. These hang from sash cords that run over pulley wheels positioned at the top of the frame.
The lower sash rises as the counterweights drop on the opposite side, and after being 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 of one another, allowing you to slip open the window from the top, the bottom, or indeed both simultaneously. This offers your home with exceptional ventilation control, entirely without a panel swinging inward into the room or outward towards the street.
When the system is functioning as it should, you hardly give it a second thought.
When the cords snap, as they commonly do after years of everyday use, the sash drops and remains in the position or becomes increasingly difficult to operate.
That’s where Woodfellas comes in.
Timber sash window services and refurbishment
Not every classic sash window demands an identical approach.
Our Clackmannan sash windows team thoroughly evaluates what your windows require in order to determine whether repair or full refurbishment is the most appropriate option for you.
Window draught-proofing
When a window remains structurally intact yet does not provide optimal performance, a complete refurbishment presents itself as the most logical course of action.
Our experienced craftsmen apply joinery methods specifically suited to traditional windows, upgrading your glazing and fitting draught-proofing throughout your home.
A beautifully restored sash and case window in your Clackmannan house should appear as though it has always been exactly as it was meant to be.
Every fit we undertake is guided by a single ambition: effortless operation, quiet fitting, and a genuinely warm presence within the space.
Sash cord and weight replacement
Replacing sash cords is the most commonly carried out repair in our repertoire.
When the cords snap, the weights remain sitting uselessly inside the casing with nothing to connect them to the sash.
We remove the pocket cover, remove the weights, fit new sash cords, and align the pulleys correctly.
Whilst undertaking the work, our team will always take the time to thoroughly check the full condition of the window, so that absolutely nothing is ever overlooked.
Timber repairs
Bottom rails and sills take the full brunt of Clackmannan’s severe weather conditions.
Where the rot is confined to a specific section of the rail, we remove carefully the affected timber and splice in new sections using carefully 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 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 has got to the point where repair is not longer a sound investment, we craft brand new sash windows to your precise specifications within our workshop, then supply and install them directly at your premises.
Every single replacement window is carefully crafted and made to measure in either hardwood or treated pine. We apply serious effort to replicate the profile, proportions and glazing bar pattern of your original windows!
As timber window manufacturers located in Clackmannan, we provide and fit new sash and case windows across the region, using premium materials and traditional craftsmanship techniques.
Our collection of sash and case windows covers everything from a single replacement sash right through to a complete set of brand new windows for a listed building!
Double glazing and improved security hardware are included as standard.
Double glazed sash windows in Clackmannan
Enhance your home and everyday comfort with double glazed sash and case windows.
Our slimline sealed units are designed to fit neatly within the original glazing rebate, preserving the sash profile and glazing bar pattern completely without modification.
From the exterior, the timber window appears the same to the original.
Here is the reason why homeowners throughout Clackmannan are choosing to upgrade their traditional sash and case windows with double glazing.
Energy efficiency
Our service provides a remarkable improvement to your home’s 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 attenuation is a further advantage that homeowners observe very quickly.
Residing on a heavily trafficked road or near a major junction, double glazed sash windows offer a noticeable decrease in the level of noise that passes through.
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 extraordinary history.
Preserving the distinctive character of our built heritage is exactly what conservation areas are designed to achieve, and sash and case windows form an essential part of that cherished identity. Trust Woodfellas to respect that heritage through expert timber window restoration.
Should your property be located within one of these designated areas, or indeed hold listed building status, the regulations governing window replacement are precise and hold significant weight prior to commissioning any works.
For more than twenty years, we have been working with properties situated within conservation areas.
Having developed a strong understanding of council expectations, we are ideally placed to support you with the consent process and carry out window restoration or replacement work that fulfils all requirements promptly and without needless delays.
For a team that understands listed buildings and conservation area work as well as they understand the windows themselves, contact us today for a complimentary site visit and written quote.
Sash and case window faults we fix in Clackmannan
Sash failing to remain in the raised position
Replacing broken sash cords is absolutely the most common sash and case repair our experienced team tackles, and when the rest of the window is in sound condition it is a remarkably simple task for our professional crew!
Draughts and rattling
The draught seal between the sash and frame has failed or was never installed. A draughty sash and case window will also shake in the wind due to the same gap.
Having draught proofing dealt with as part of a comprehensive service visit helps resolve all issues in a single , satisfying sweep.
Rotten bottom rail
The bottom rail of the lower sash is the most vulnerable part of a sash and case window.
Where the rot is confined to a particular section of the rail, we remove the damaged timber and fit fresh new sections using carefully matched material!
The rest of the original window remains completely undisturbed.
Window stuck shut by paint
Years of applying paint to safeguard the sash against Scotland’s damp climate can cause it to become firmly stuck to the frame.
We free the sash, clean surface areas, fine-tune the fit where necessary, and return the mechanism to proper working order.
The cords and pulleys are inspected throughout the process, saving 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 external street noise. Our upgrade to double glazing maintains the visible profile of your existing window frames completely.
Sash and case windows Clackmannan 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 absolutely worth considering. You get excellent performance without sacrificing any of that original character. But if the frame has seriously deteriorated or the timber has rotted beyond saving, replacement is frankly the more sensible and practical option.
Can sash and case windows take double glazing?
Yes. We use slim-profile sealed units that fit within the existing glazing rebate without widening the sash or altering the glazing bar pattern. From the outside, the window looks identical to the original.
Get a free quote for sash and case windows in Clackmannan
Whatever your sash window needs may be in Clackmannan, from repair and restoration through to complete replacement, Woodfellas has the experience to handle everything.
Get in touch with our knowledgeable team today and we will talk you through the most appropriate solution for every window in your home. Every quotation we offer is complimentary, presented in writing, and carries absolutely no commitment. Should you choose to proceed, we will sort everything out entirely to suit your schedule.
Every window and door is crafted in our very own workshop, using traditional techniques, and installed by our skilled skilled joiners throughout Scotland.
Get in touch today by calling 07920 057592 or by filling in the form found on our contact page, and a member of our team will get back to you within 24 hours.