Timber sash and case windows grace any household. With time, however, these remarkable windows require a degree of extra 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 ultimately fails to close properly.
Woodfellas has been delivering professional timber sash and case window services to Scottish homes across Dykehead for more than two decades, all from our dedicated workshop.
When a window is beyond repair, we provide restoration, repairs, and even the crafting of bespoke replacements.
Reach out on 07920 057592 or get in touch with us via our contact page to arrange a complimentary visit and written quotation.
What is a timber sash and case window
The title explains exactly how it functions.
The sash refers to the sliding panel of glass, whilst the case is the empty box frame that is built within the wall surrounding the window opening.
Housed within each case are two weights, one dedicated to the upper sash and one to the lower, both suspended from sash cords that pass over pulley wheels positioned at the top of the frame.
The lower sash rises as the weights drop smoothly on the opposite side, and once released, they keep the sash perfectly in place.
Whilst casement windows swing outward on hinges, sash and case windows move smoothly in a vertical direction!
Both sashes glide independently of one another, meaning you can open it from the top, the bottom, or even both at once. Your home benefits from superb ventilation control without any panel swinging inward into the room or outward towards the street.
When the mechanism is functioning as it ought to, you barely think about it at all.
When the cords break, as they often do after years of use, the sash falls and stays stuck or becomes hard to operate.
That’s where Woodfellas comes in.
Timber sash window services and refurbishment
Not every period sash window requires the same approach!
Our sash windows Dykehead team carefully hears to understand your window’s requirements before recommending whether restoration or full refurbishment is the most suitable path forward 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 skilled craftsmen use joinery techniques sympathetic to traditional windows, upgrading your glazing and adding comprehensive draught-proofing throughout your home.
A sensitively restored sash and case window in your Dykehead home ought to appear as though it was always completely and easily intended to be there.
Easy to operate, silent within the frame, and inviting in the space. That is the standard we strive towards on every occasion.
Sash cord and weight replacement
The replacing of sash cords is the most common repair in our services.
When the cords fail, the weights stay idle inside the case with no connection to the sash.
We reach the pocket piece, remove the weights, fit fresh sash cords, and set the pulleys accurately.
Whilst undertaking the work, our team will always make sure to thoroughly check the full state of the window, so that nothing is ever overlooked.
Timber repairs
Bottom rails and sills bear the harshest of Dykehead’s weather conditions.
Where the rot is limited to just one section of the rail, we gently remove the damaged timber and insert fresh new sections using perfectly matched traditional wood. The repair integrates smoothly with the surrounding timber and the rest of the original window remains completely intact!
We are firmly of the view that a window which stays structurally sound should never be sacrificed simply because an single issue affects only one section of it.
Supplying and fitting bespoke sash windows
When a window is past economical repair, we make new sash windows to your exact specifications within our workshop and supply and install them at your property.
Every replacement window is carefully crafted and custom made in hardwood or treated pine. We take great care to match the profile, proportions, and glazing bar pattern of the original window.
As timber window manufacturers proudly based in Dykehead, we provide and fit brand new sash and case windows across the region, combining high quality materials with time honoured traditional techniques!
Our range of sash and case windows encompasses everything from a single replacement sash right through to a complete set of new windows for a listed building.
Double glazing and enhanced security hardware are provided as standard inclusions.
Double glazed sash windows in Dykehead
Improve your home and daily comfort with double glazed sash and case windows.
Our units remain slim-line 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 timber window appears identical to the original.
Here is the reason so many homeowners throughout Dykehead are deciding to improve their traditional sash and case windows with double glazing.
Energy efficiency
Our glazing service provides your energy efficiency a serious boost!
This translates directly into 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 reduction is another benefit that homeowners tend to notice almost immediately.
Double glazed sash windows substantially minimise noise transmission for households on busy roads or close to main junctions.
Sash and case windows in Scotland’s conservation areas and listed buildings
Scotland’s architecture is breathtaking, carrying with it a deeply fascinating historical legacy.
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 honour that heritage through expert timber window restoration.
If your property falls within one of these locations, or is a listed building, specific rules apply to window replacement and must be checked before any work is started.
We have delivered work on conservation area properties for more than twenty years.
Having developed a strong understanding of council expectations, we are ready to guide you through the consent process and complete window restoration or replacement work that fulfils all requirements effectively and without needless delays.
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 free site visit and written quotation.
Sash and case window faults we fix in Dykehead
Sash not holding its position when raised
When it comes to sash and case repairs, replacing a broken sash cord is the task we encounter most frequently, and provided the window itself is in good condition, it is a quite straightforward job for our skilled team.
Draughts and rattling
The weatherseal between the sash and the frame has degraded or was simply never installed in the first place. When this gap exists, it is also fairly common for the sash and case window to rattle noticeably in the wind as a direct result of that same opening.
Incorporating draught-proofing within a scheduled service appointment addresses every one of the concerns comprehensively and at the same time.
Rotten bottom rail
The bottom rail of the bottom sash is the most vulnerable part of a sash and case window!
When the rot is limited to a particular section of the rail, we cut away the damaged timber and splice in fresh new sections using closely matched material!
The remainder of the original window remains completely undisturbed.
Window stuck shut by paint
Years of using paint to safeguard the sash against Scotland’s damp climate can cause it to become firmly stuck to the frame.
We free the sash, carefully clean every surface, make any necessary adjustments to the fit, and return the mechanism to full working order!
The cords and sheaves are checked throughout the process, sparing you from many repair jobs later on!
Single glazing
Original single-glazed panes lose heat fast and admit street noise. We install double glazing whilst maintaining the visible window profile unchanged.
Sash and case windows Dykehead FAQs
Is it better to refurbish sash and case windows or replace them?
Whether renovation or replacement is the appropriate approach depends entirely upon the existing condition of the window itself. Where the box frame remains structurally sound and the sashes retain their integrity, refurbishment represents a wholly practical and rewarding decision, allowing the window to perform with renewed efficiency whilst preserving its original character. However, where the frame has suffered significant deterioration or the timber has decayed beyond the point of viable repair, replacement becomes the more practical and considered course of action.
Can sash and case windows take double glazing?
Yes. We use slimline sealed units that fit into the existing glazing rebate without widening the sash or altering the glazing bar pattern. From the outside, the window appears identical to the original.
Get a free quote for sash and case windows in Dykehead
Whatever your sash window needs may be in Dykehead, from restoration and repair through to full replacement, Woodfellas has the experience to look after everything.
Give our brilliant team a ring today and we will assist you in finding the right solution for every window in your home. Every quote is completely free, given in writing, and is under no obligation whatsoever. If you choose to move ahead, we will work entirely around your schedule!
Every window and door is crafted in our very own workshop, using traditional techniques, and fitted by our own skilled joiners across Scotland.
Contact us today on 07920 057592 or complete the form on our get in touch page and we will respond within 24 hours.