Timber sash and case windows are a beautiful feature in any home, but as the years go by, these remarkable windows do require a little additional care and attention.
Sash cords break under many years of strain, draught seals deteriorate through prolonged neglect, and bottom rails fall victim to rot where maintenance has been overlooked. The window starts rattling, then becomes stiff, and ultimately is unable to close as it should.
Woodfellas have been dedicated timber sash and case window specialists, supporting Scottish homes across Fallin from our workshop for more than two decades.
When a window is beyond redemption, we restore, and even make fully custom replacements to order.
Ring us on 07920 057592 or reach out via our contact form to arrange your free visit and written quote!
What is a timber sash and case window
The heading shows the function.
The sash refers to the moving panel of glass itself, whilst the case is the hollow box frame that is built within the wall surrounding the window opening.
Inside every case sit two weights, one supporting the upper sash and one serving the lower. These hang from sash cords that pass over pulley wheels positioned at the top of the frame.
Raise the lower sash and the weights fall on the opposite side. Let go of it and they hold the sash in place.
While casement windows swing outward on hinges, sash and case windows travel by sliding vertically instead.
Both sashes work independently, allowing you to open from the top, the bottom, or both at once. You have precise ventilation control with no panel swinging inward or outward.
When the mechanism is working flawlessly, you hardly give it a second thought!
When the cords break, as they so often do after years of reliable service, the sash drops and remains stubbornly in place or becomes increasingly difficult to operate.
That is precisely where Woodfellas proves invaluable.
Timber sash window services and refurbishment
Not every traditional sash window requires the same solution!
Our sash windows Fallin team closely listens to understand your window’s requirements before advising whether restoration or full refurbishment is the most suitable path forward for you.
Window draught-proofing
A complete window refurbishment is the most logical course of action when the existing window remains structurally intact yet fails to function to its full potential.
Our skilled craftsmen apply joinery methods specifically suited to traditional windows, improving your glazing and installing draught-proofing throughout your property.
A carefully restored sash and case window in your Fallin home should seem as though it was always meant to be there.
Easy to operate, silent in the frame, and cosy in the room. That is the level we work to every time.
Sash cord and weight replacement
Sash cord replacement remains the most frequently undertaken repair within the services we offer.
When the cords snap, the weights rest idly within the case with no connection binding them to the sash.
We take off the pocket cover, take out the weights, install new sash cords, and adjust the pulleys correctly.
Our team will consistently check the full condition of the window while on site, ensuring nothing goes unnoticed.
Timber repairs
Bottom rails and sills bear the toughest of Fallin’s weather conditiones.
Where the decay is confined to a portion of the rail, the compromised timber is meticulously removed and substituted with new sections inserted using matched traditional wood. The repair blends seamlessly with the surrounding material, whilst the remainder of the original window is preserved entirely intact.
We believe there is no need to replace a structurally sound window over a fault that affects only a section of it.
Supplying and fitting bespoke sash windows
When a window is beyond cost-effective repair, we make brand new sash windows to your precise specifications right in our own workshop and supply, then fit them at your home!
Every new window is meticulously and skilfully crafted to your exact measurements in either hardwood or treated pine. We carefully ensure to faithfully reproduce the profile, proportions, and glazing bar pattern of the original window.
As wooden window manufacturers with pride based in Fallin, we provide and fit new sash and case windows throughout the area, combining high-quality materials with time-honoured traditional techniques.
Our collection of sash and case windows covers everything from one single replacement sash right through to a full set of brand new windows for a listed building!
Double glazing and enhanced security hardware are provided as standard.
Double glazed sash windows in Fallin
Elevate both the aesthetic appeal and everyday ease of your home with carefully crafted double glazed sash and case windows.
Our units are slim profile sealed units that fit perfectly within the original glazing rebate without altering the sash profile or the glazing bar pattern.
From the exterior, the window appears the same to the original!
Here is the explanation why property owners throughout Fallin are opting to upgrade their traditional sash and case windows with double glazing.
Energy efficiency
Our glazing service provides a substantial boost to your home’s energy efficiency.
This means you’ll see a real reduction in your energy bills, since your heating system will not need to work as hard to maintain a comfortable indoor temperature throughout your home.
Noise reduction
The decrease of noise is another advantage that homeowners often notice nearly immediately.
Living on a busy road or near 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 stunning, full of rich historical significance.
Timber sash and case windows are a distinctive feature of conservation area heritage, and preserving them is hugely important! Why protect the soul of your building with specialist timber window restoration from Woodfellas?
If your premises falls within one of these designated areas, or if it has listed building status, the regulations surrounding window replacement are stricter and must be clearly understood before you set up any work.
For more than twenty years, we have been working on properties located in conservation areas.
Having developed a thorough understanding of council expectations, we are well positioned to guide you through the consent process and undertake window restoration or replacement work that satisfies all requirements promptly and without avoidable delays.
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 Fallin
Sash not staying in the raised position
When it comes to sash and case repairs, changing a broken sash cord is the task we encounter most often, and if the window itself is in good condition, it is a quite straightforward job for our experienced team.
Draughts and rattling
The seal between the sash and the frame has either been worn beyond use or was just never installed in the first place. That same unrelenting gap responsible for the draughts is just as to blame when the window begins to rattle restlessly against the wind.
Including draught-proofing within a scheduled service appointment deals with all concerns comprehensively and simultaneously.
Rotten bottom rail
The bottom rail of the lower sash is the most exposed part of a sash and case window!
When the rot is confined to a particular section of the rail, we remove the damaged timber and splice in fresh new sections using closely matched material!
The remainder of the original window remains entirely undisturbed.
Window stuck shut by paint
Many years of accumulated paint applied to protect the sash against Scotland’s damp climate can make it bond securely to the frame.
We free the sash, thoroughly clean every surface, make any necessary adjustments to the fit, and restore the mechanism to proper working order!
The cords and pulleys are inspected throughout the process, sparing you from many repair jobs later on!
Single glazing
Original single-glazed panes let heat to escape quickly and allow street noise to pass through. We fit double glazing while maintaining the visible appearance of the window frame completely.
Sash and case windows Fallin FAQs
Is it better to refurbish sash and case windows or replace them?
If refurbishment or replacement is the best way forward depends entirely upon the condition of the existing window structure. When the box frame remains sound and the sashes are structurally intact, refurbishment presents itself as a thoroughly sensible choice, delivering a window that performs extremely well whilst preserving every last trace of its original character. However, when the frame has deteriorated severely or the timber has rotted beyond any hope of repair, replacement becomes the far more practical and logical course of action.
Can sash and case windows take double glazing?
Yes! We fit slim profile sealed units that fit perfectly within the existing glazing rebate without widening the sash or changing the glazing bar pattern. From the outside the window looks absolutely identical to the original.
Get a free quote for sash and case windows in Fallin
Whatever your sash window needs may be in Fallin, whether repairs, restoration, or full replacement, Woodfellas is fully equipped to help.
Contact with our knowledgeable team today and we will guide you through the most suitable 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 arrange everything entirely around your schedule.
Every window and door is made in our own workshop using traditional methods and installed by our own joiners throughout Scotland.
Give us a call now on 07920 057592 or complete the form on our contact page and we will respond within 24 hours!