Timber sash and case windows enhance any home. With time, however, these remarkable windows require a degree of extra care and attention.
The sash cords snap and draught seals deteriorate while bottom rails start to rot after years of neglect. The window rattles first, then sticks, then eventually refuses to close properly altogether.
Woodfellas has delivered expert timber sash and case window services to Scottish homes across Greenfield for well over two decades, all from our specialist workshop.
We repair and also craft fully bespoke replacements when a window is beyond saving!
Call us on 07920 057592 or get in touch via our contact page to arrange your free visit and written quote!
What is a timber sash and case window
The term explains the function.
The sash refers to the movable glass panel, whilst the case is the hollow timber frame that is built inside the wall surrounding 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 hold the sash firmly held 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 enjoys superb ventilation control without any panel swinging inward into the room or outward towards the street.
When the mechanism is functioning flawlessly, you hardly give it a second thought!
When the cords snap, which they often do after many years of wear, the sash falls and stays stuck or becomes very difficult to operate.
That’s where Woodfellas steps in.
Timber sash window services and refurbishment
Not every period sash window calls for the same solution!
Our Greenfield sash window team meticulously examines your window requirements to determine whether repairs or refurbishment is the right solution for you.
Window draught-proofing
Full window refurbishment works best when the original frame is structurally sound but no longer performing well.
Our skilled craftsmen use traditional joinery techniques well suited to period windows, improving your glazing and installing comprehensive draught-proofing throughout your home.
A restored sash and case window in your Greenfield property should feel as though it was originally meant to be there.
Easy to operate, silent in the frame, and cosy in the room. That is the standard we work to each time.
Sash cord and weight replacement
Replacing sash cords stands as the most commonly carried out repair in our repertoire.
When the cords break, the weights hang unhelpfully inside the case with nothing at all linking them to the sash.
We reach the pocket piece, remove the existing weights, install fresh sash cords, and position the pulleys precisely.
Our staff will always check the general condition of the window during the visit, ensuring that no detail is ever overlooked.
Timber repairs
Bottom rails and sills endure the most severe of Greenfield’s weather conditiones.
Where the rot is confined to a particular section of the rail, we remove carefully the affected timber and fit new sections using carefully matched traditional wood. The repair integrates seamlessly with the surrounding timber, while the remainder of the original window remains completely intact.
We believe there is no reason to replace a structurally sound window over a fault that affects only part of it.
Supplying and fitting bespoke sash windows
When a window has reached the point where repair is no longer a economical option, we craft brand new sash windows to your precise requirements within our workshop and fit them at your property.
Every single replacement window is expertly crafted and made to measure in either hardwood or treated pine. We make serious effort to match the profile, proportions and glazing bar pattern of your original windows!
As wooden window manufacturers situated in Greenfield, we provide and fit new sash and case windows throughout the region, employing high-quality materials and traditional craftsmanship.
From a single replacement sash to a complete suite of new windows for a listed building, our sash and case window range has all requirements covered.
Double glazing and enhanced security hardware are provided as standard features.
Double glazed sash windows in Greenfield
Enhance your home and boost your everyday comfort with double glazed sash and case windows.
Our sealed units are slimline sealed units that sit comfortably within the original glazing rebate, requiring no alteration to the sash profile or the glazing bar pattern.
From the exterior, the timber window appears the same to the original.
Here is the reason so many homeowners across Greenfield are deciding to improve 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 directly results in lower energy bills, as your heating system needs to work much less to maintain a comfortable temperature across your home.
Noise reduction
Acoustic attenuation is another advantage that homeowners observe almost immediately.
Double glazed sash windows greatly reduce 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 striking, rich in rich historical significance.
The character of conservation areas is something worth protecting with great care, and sash and case windows form a significant part of that architectural identity. Protect the integrity of your property through expert timber window restoration carried out by Woodfellas.
If your property falls within one of these areas, or is a listed building, specific rules apply to window replacement and must be understood before any work is started.
We have been working on properties located within conservation areas for more than twenty years.
Having developed a detailed understanding of council expectations, we are ideally placed to support you with the consent process and undertake window restoration or replacement work that satisfies all requirements efficiently and without needless delays.
For a team that understands listed buildings and conservation area projects just as thoroughly as they know the windows themselves, contact us today to book a free site visit and written quotation.
Sash and case window faults we fix in Greenfield
The sash is failing to stay in the raised position and falls back down.
Replacing broken sash cords is the most frequent sash and case repair we complete, and on an otherwise sound window it is a straightforward and simple task for our professional team.
Draughts and rattling
The seal between the sash and the frame has deteriorated or was not installed at all in the first place. A sash and case window afflicted by draughts will also tend to rattle when exposed to gusts, owing to this same gap.
Draught-proofing in a service package addresses all issues at once.
Rotten bottom rail
The lowest rail of the bottom sash represents the most exposed component of a sash and case window.
Where rot is confined to part of the rail, we remove the damaged timber and splice in new sections using matched material.
The remainder of the original window remains completely undisturbed.
Window stuck shut by paint
Decades of paint layered on the sash in an effort to shield it from Scotland’s relentlessly wet weather can cause it to become firmly sealed against the frame.
We release the sash, carefully clean every surface, make any necessary adjustments to the fit, and return the mechanism to proper working order!
The cords and pulleys are thoroughly inspected during the process, saving you from numerous repair visits further down the line.
Single glazing
Original single glazed panes lose heat rapidly and allow street noise to pass straight through. We upgrade to double glazing without changing the visible profile of your window at all!
Sash and case windows Greenfield FAQs
Is it better to refurbish sash and case windows or replace them?
It largely comes down to the condition of the existing window structure. Where the box frame remains sound and the sashes retain their structural integrity, refurbishment is an excellent course of action. You preserve a window that performs well whilst retaining its original character entirely. However, where the frame has suffered considerable deterioration or the timber has rotted beyond any practical repair, replacement becomes the practical and sensible route forward.
Can sash and case windows take double glazing?
From the outside, the window appears entirely unchanged, as our slim profile sealed units are made to sit securely 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 Greenfield
Whatever your sash window needs in Greenfield, Woodfellas is fully ready to take it on, whether that means a repair, refurbishment, or full replacement!
Contact with our helpful team today and we will walk you through the best suited solution for every window in your home. Every quotation we supply is free, presented in writing, and carries absolutely no commitment. Should you choose to proceed, we will organise everything entirely to suit your schedule.
Every window is crafted right here in our very own workshop using time-honoured techniques and installed by our own skilled joiners throughout Scotland.
Reach out to us today by calling 07920 057592 or by completing the form found on our contact page, and a member of our team will respond to you within 24 hours.