Timber sash and case windows can truly transform any home. But over time, these wonderful windows will need a little extra attention and attention!
Sash cords break, draught seals degrade and bottom rails decay through neglect. The window shakes, jams then fails to close properly.
Woodfellas have been dedicated timber sash and case window specialists, supporting Scottish homes across Fenwick from our workshop for more than two decades.
When a window is beyond repair, we provide restoration, repairs, and also the crafting of tailor-made replacements.
Contact us on 07920 057592 or connect with us through our contact page to schedule your complimentary visit and quotation in writing.
What is a timber sash and case window
The heading shows exactly how it functions.
The sash is the sliding glass panel. The case is the hollow box frame 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 suspended on sash cords that pass over pulley wheels fitted into the top of the frame.
The lower sash moves up as the weights fall smoothly on the other side, and once released, they keep the sash perfectly in place.
Whilst casement windows swing outward on hinges, sash and case windows glide smoothly in a vertical direction!
Both sashes operate independently, giving you the ability to open from the top, the bottom, or both at once. You get excellent 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 system is functioning correctly, you hardly give it a second thought.
When the cords snap, as they so often do after years of faithful service, the sash falls and remains stubbornly in place or becomes increasingly difficult to operate.
That’s where Woodfellas comes in.
Timber sash window services and refurbishment
Not every traditional sash window needs an the same solution.
Our sash windows Fenwick team carefully assesses what your windows require in order to determine whether repair or full refurbishment is the best-suited option for you.
Window draught-proofing
When a window remains structurally intact yet does not perform on performance, a complete refurbishment becomes the best and most rewarding course of action.
Our professional craftsmen employ joinery techniques sympathetic to traditional windows, upgrading your glazing and fitting comprehensive draught-proofing throughout your premises.
A refurbished sash and case window in your Fenwick home ought to seem as though it was already exactly as it should be.
Easy to operate, quiet within the frame, and welcoming in the space. That is the level we strive towards on every instance.
Sash cord and weight replacement
Replacing sash cords is the most frequent repair job we attend for!
When the cords break, the weights hang uselessly inside the case with absolutely nothing linking them to the sash.
We access the pocket panel, remove the existing weights, fit fresh sash cords, and make sure the pulleys are properly aligned and adjusted.
Our team will always check the full condition of the window while on site, making sure nothing goes unnoticed.
Timber repairs
Bottom rails and sills bear the full brunt of Fenwick’s severe weather climate.
Where rot is confined to part of the rail, we take out the damaged timber and splice in new sections using matched traditional timber. The repair integrates seamlessly with the surrounding wood, leaving the rest of the original window fully intact.
We hold firmly to the belief that there is absolutely no reason to replace a window that remains structurally sound simply because one portion of it has developed an issue.
Supplying and fitting bespoke sash windows
When a window is beyond economical repair, we craft brand new sash windows to your precise specifications right in our own workshop and supply and fit them at your property!
Every single replacement window is skilfully crafted and made to measure in either hardwood or treated pine. We apply serious effort to match the profile, proportions and glazing bar pattern of your original windows!
As wooden window manufacturers proudly based in Fenwick, we provide and fit new sash and case windows throughout the region, combining quality materials with traditional traditional techniques.
Our collection of sash and case windows covers 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 included as standard features.
Double glazed sash windows in Fenwick
Transform your home and enhance your everyday living experience with the timeless elegance of double glazed sash and case windows.
Our units are slimline sealed units that sit within the original glazing rebate without changing the sash profile or glazing bar pattern.
From the outside, the timber window appears the same to the original.
Here is the reason so many homeowners throughout Fenwick are choosing to upgrade their traditional sash and case windows with double glazing.
Energy efficiency
Our glazing service provides a significant improvement to energy efficiency.
This results in reduced energy expenditure, as your heating system need not exert itself as greatly in order to keep a comfortable temperature throughout your home.
Noise reduction
Noise reduction is another benefit householders notice very quickly!
If your home sits on a busy road or close to a major junction, double glazed sash windows will reduce noise transmission significantly.
Sash and case windows in Scotland’s conservation areas and listed buildings
Scotland’s architecture is as breathtaking as it is historically significant.
Conservation areas safeguard local character, and sash and case windows make up a vital part of that heritage. Maintain your building’s character through specialist timber window restoration by Woodfellas.
If your property falls within one of these designated areas, or if it has listed building status, the regulations governing window replacement are specific and need to be understood before any work is commissioned.
For more than twenty years, we have worked on properties located in conservation areas.
We know precisely what the council requires, how to handle the consent process effectively, and how to restore or replace windows in full accordance with those requirements without unnecessary delays or revisions.
For a team that knows listed buildings and conservation area work as well as they understand the windows themselves, get in touch today for a complimentary site visit and written quote.
Sash and case window faults we fix in Fenwick
Sash failing to hold its position when raised
A failed sash cord is the single most frequent repair we undertake on sash and case windows, and as long as the window itself remains in good condition, it is a very straightforward task for our experienced team.
Draughts and rattling
The draught seal between the sash and the frame has degraded or was never fitted at all. A sash and case window affected by draughts will also tend to rattle noisily in the wind due to the same gap!
Draught proofing within a service package addresses all issues in a single visit.
Rotten bottom rail
The lower rail of the lower sash is the most vulnerable component of a sash and case window.
Where the decay is limited to a particular section of the rail, the affected timber is carefully removed and substituted by new sections, jointed seamlessly using closely matched material.
The remainder of the original window is left entirely untouched.
Window stuck shut by paint
Years of paint applied to protect the sash from Scotland’s harsh wet climate can bond it firmly to the frame.
We release the sash, wipe down surfaces, fine-tune the fit as needed, and return the mechanism to proper working order.
The cords and pulleys are thoroughly inspected during the process, sparing you from multiple repair jobs later on.
Single glazing
Original single-glazed panes lose heat quickly and admit street noise. We fit double glazing whilst maintaining the visible window profile unchanged.
Sash and case windows Fenwick FAQs
Is it better to refurbish sash and case windows or replace them?
Whether renovation or replacement is the right 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 entirely sensible 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 suitable and considered course of action.
Can sash and case windows take double glazing?
Yes. We fit 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 Fenwick
Whatever your sash windows may require in Fenwick, whether it is a repair, a careful restoration, or a full replacement, Woodfellas possesses the expertise to manage every aspect with total confidence.
Reach out 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 no obligation whatsoever. Should you choose to move forward, we will arrange everything entirely around you.
Every window and door is crafted in our very own workshop using time-honoured techniques and fitted by our experienced joiners across Scotland.
Reach out to us today by calling 07920 057592 or by filling in the form on our contact page, and we will get back to you within 24 hours.