Timber sash and case windows are suitable for every household. Over time, these distinctive windows need some additional care.
Sash cords break under many years of stress, draught seals deteriorate through prolonged neglect, and bottom rails succumb to rot where maintenance has been overlooked. The window begins to rattle, then stiffens, and ultimately fails to close as it should.
Woodfellas has spent over 20 years as timber sash and case window specialists, serving Scottish homes throughout Fairlie from our workshop.
When a window is beyond saving, we rejuvenate, and even make entirely bespoke replacements to order.
Reach us on 07920 057592 or contact us via our contact page to arrange a complimentary visit and detailed quotation.
What is a timber sash and case window
The name explains the purpose.
The sash refers to the sliding panel of glass, whilst the case is the hollow box frame that is constructed within the wall surrounding 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 run over pulley wheels fitted into the top of the frame.
Raise the lower sash and the counterweights descend on the opposite side, when released allowing them to hold the sash firmly in place.
While casement windows swing outward on hinges, sash and case windows move gracefully in a vertical direction.
Both sashes operate independently, giving you the freedom to open from the top, the bottom, or both at once. You get brilliant ventilation control throughout your home, and with no panel swinging into the room or out towards the street, it is as useful as it is clever!
When the mechanism operates properly, you hardly notice it at all.
When the cords eventually fail, as they commonly do after years of regular use, the sash will either simply drop and remain in that lowered position or become progressively difficult to operate.
That is precisely the point at which Woodfellas make their entrance.
Timber sash window services and refurbishment
Each traditional sash window requires its own approach.
Our sash windows team in Fairlie genuinely spends time to understand exactly what your windows need, so they can recommend whether repair or refurbishment is the right route for you!
Window draught-proofing
A full window refurbishment is the right choice when the existing window remains structurally intact yet is failing to perform as it should.
Our experienced joiners can enhance your glazing and add draught-proofing across using joinery techniques well suited to traditional windows!
A carefully renovated sash and case window in your Fairlie home ought to seem as though it was always completely and easily meant to be there.
Easy to operate, quiet in the frame, and cosy in the room. That is the level we work to each time.
Sash cord and weight replacement
Replacing sash cords is the most frequent repair job we attend for!
When the cords snap, the weights stay idle within the case with no link to the sash.
We reach the pocket piece, retrieve the weights, install fresh sash cords, and position the pulleys with accuracy.
Our team will thoroughly evaluate the overall condition of the entire window during each visit, making sure that nothing is ever overlooked.
Timber repairs
Fairlie’s lower rails and sills endure the most severe weather elements.
Where the rot is restricted to part of the rail, we remove 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 are firmly of the opinion that a window which remains fundamentally intact should never be sacrificed simply because one section of it has developed fault.
Supplying and fitting bespoke sash windows
When a window is past economical repair, we make new sash windows to your precise specifications in our workshop and supply and install them at your property.
Every replacement window is expertly crafted and tailor made in hardwood or treated pine. We take great care to replicate the profile, proportions, and glazing bar pattern of the original window.
As wooden window manufacturers based in Fairlie, we provide and fit new sash and case windows across the region, employing high-quality materials and time-honoured craftsmanship.
From a single replacement sash to a complete suite of new windows for a listed building, our sash and case window range has every requirement covered.
Double glazing and enhanced security hardware are included as standard inclusions.
Double glazed sash windows in Fairlie
Elevate both the aesthetic appeal and everyday comfort of your home with carefully crafted double glazed sash and case windows.
Our units have a slim sealed design that sits neatly within the original glazing rebate, leaving the sash profile and glazing bar pattern completely unchanged.
From the outside, the wooden window appears the same to the original.
Find out why homeowners across Fairlie are choosing to upgrade their classic sash and case windows with double glazing.
Energy efficiency
Our glazing service offers your energy efficiency a significant boost!
This means lower energy bills as your heating system operates less to maintain a comfortable temperature in your home.
Noise reduction
Reducing sound is another advantage property owners notice quickly.
Living on a heavily trafficked road or close to a large 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 stunning architecture carries an extraordinary depth of historical heritage within it.
The character of conservation areas is something worth preserving with care, and sash and case windows form a meaningful part of that architectural identity. Protect the integrity of your property through professional timber window restoration carried out by Woodfellas.
Should your property fall within one of these designated areas, or also hold listed building status, the regulations governing window replacement are specific and have significant weight prior to starting any works.
For more than twenty years, we have been working on properties located within conservation areas.
We know precisely what the council requires, how to move through the consent process with confidence, and how to restore or renew windows in a manner that satisfies every requirement without unnecessary delays or further correspondence.
For a team whose expertise in listed buildings and conservation area projects is equalled only by their deep knowledge of the windows themselves, get in touch today to arrange a complimentary site visit and written quotation.
Sash and case window faults we fix in Fairlie
Sash not staying in the raised position
Replacing broken sash cords is absolutely the commonest sash and case repair our experienced team tackles, and when the rest of the window is in good working condition it is a wonderfully easy task for our experienced crew!
Draughts and rattling
The seal between the sash and the frame has degraded or was never installed in the first place in the first place. A sash and case window with draughts will likewise tend to rattle when exposed to the wind, owing to the same gap.
Having draught proofing addressed as part of a full service visit helps sort out all issues in a one , satisfying sweep.
Rotten bottom rail
The lower section of the lower sash is the most vulnerable component of a sash and case window.
Where the rot is restricted to a specific section of the rail, we remove the damaged timber and insert new sections using matching material.
The remainder of the original window remains completely undisturbed.
Window stuck shut by paint
Years of paint applied to the sash to protect it from Scotland’s damp climate can make it become bonded to the frame.
We release the sash from its housing, thoroughly clean all contact surfaces, adjust the fit where required, and return the mechanism to full working order.
The cords and pulleys are checked throughout the process, spare you from having to carry out several repair jobs.
Single glazing
Single single-glazed panes allow heat to escape rapidly and permit street noise to pass through. We fit double glazing whilst preserving the visible appearance of the window frame completely.
Sash and case windows Fairlie FAQs
Is it better to refurbish sash and case windows or replace them?
So what’s the right 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 fantastic 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 designed to sit neatly within the existing glazing rebate without any need to widen the sash or change the glazing bar pattern.
Get a free quote for sash and case windows in Fairlie
Should you find yourself in need of a sash repair, restoration, or full replacement in Fairlie, Woodfellas possesses the expertise to manage every aspect with care.
Get in touch to our helpful team today and we will guide you towards the most suitable solution for every window in your home. Every quote we offer is free of charge, set out in writing, and carries absolutely no obligation whatsoever. Should you choose to move forward, we will organise everything entirely around you.
Every window is crafted in our own workshop using traditional methods and installed by our own joiners throughout Scotland.
Reach out to us today by phoning 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.