Timber sash and case windows adorn many a property. With time, however, these distinctive windows will demand a little extra care and maintenance.
Sash cords snap, the draught seal wears away, and the bottom rails start to rot through years of neglect. The window rattles, then jams, then eventually fails to close properly.
Woodfellas has delivered expert timber sash and case window services to Scottish homes across Greenhead for well over two decades, all from our specialist workshop.
When a window is beyond repair, we provide restoration, repairs, and also the crafting of tailor-made replacements.
Reach out to us on 07920 057592 or get in touch through our contact page to schedule your complimentary visit and written quotation.
What is a timber sash and case window
The heading accurately reflects how the system works.
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 serving the upper sash and one supporting the lower. These hang from sash cords that pass over pulley wheels positioned at the top of the frame.
Lift the lower sash upwards and the weights will drop on the opposite side. Let go of it and they shall keep the sash firmly in place.
While casement windows swing outward on hinges, sash and case windows glide smoothly in a vertical direction.
With both sashes working separately of one another, you have the ability to ventilate from the top, the bottom, or even both simultaneously. That gives your home excellent ventilation control, all without any panel swinging inward into the room or outside toward the street.
When the mechanism is functioning flawlessly, you hardly think about it twice!
When the cords snap, as they so frequently do after years of reliable service, the sash drops and remains stubbornly in place or becomes increasingly difficult to operate.
That’s exactly where Woodfellas step up!
Timber sash window services and refurbishment
Not every period sash window calls for the same approach!
Our sash windows team in Greenhead genuinely takes the time to understand exactly what your windows need, so they can advise whether repair or refurbishment is the best route for you!
Window draught-proofing
A full window overhaul is the smart move when the existing frame is structurally solid yet simply not performing as expected!
Our experienced craftsmen apply joinery methods specifically suited to traditional windows, improving your glazing and installing draught-proofing throughout your property.
A beautifully restored sash and case window in your Greenhead home should feel as though it was always intended to be there!
Every installation we undertake is guided by the aim of easy operation, quiet fitting and a pleasant warmth within the area.
Sash cord and weight replacement
Replacing sash cords is the most common repair job we attend for!
When the cords break, the weights stay idle within the box, no longer linked to the sash in any way.
We reach the pocket piece, recover the weights, install fresh sash cords, and align the pulleys with accuracy.
Whilst carrying out your repair, our specialists will make sure to closely assess the complete condition of your window, ensuring that every detail is thoroughly examined and nothing is overlooked.
Timber repairs
Bottom rails and sills bear the greatest brunt of Greenhead’s harsh climatic conditions.
Where the rot is localised to a specific section of the rail, we remove carefully the affected timber and splice in new sections using closely matched traditional wood. The repair blends seamlessly with the surrounding timber, while the remainder of the original window remains completely intact.
We are strongly of the opinion that a window which stays fundamentally intact should never be sacrificed simply because one section of it has developed a fault.
Supplying and fitting bespoke sash windows
When a window has reached the point where repair is no longer a affordable option, we produce brand new sash windows to your precise requirements within our workshop and install them at your property.
Every new window is meticulously and expertly crafted to your exact measurements in either hardwood or treated pine. We take great care to faithfully reproduce the profile, proportions, and glazing bar pattern of the original window.
As wooden window manufacturers located in Greenhead, we provide and fit new sash and case windows across the region, using premium materials and time-honoured craftsmanship techniques.
Our collection of sash and case windows encompasses everything from a single replacement sash through to a complete suite of new windows for a listed building.
Double glazing and improved security hardware are provided as standard.
Double glazed sash windows in Greenhead
Enhance your home and elevate your everyday comfort with double glazed sash and case windows.
Our units feature a slim-profile sealed design that sits neatly within the original glazing rebate, leaving the sash profile and glazing bar pattern completely unchanged.
From the outside, the timber window appears the same to the original!
Find out why homeowners throughout Greenhead are choosing double glazing upgrades for their traditional sash and case windows!
Energy efficiency
Our glazing service provides a remarkable improvement to your home’s efficiency.
This means your heating system operates much less to keep a cosy temperature, which directly results in lower energy bills for you!
Noise reduction
Reduced sound is an additional advantage that homeowners often notice very quickly.
Residing on a busy road or near a major junction, double glazed sash windows offer a noticeable decrease in the level of noise that gets through.
Sash and case windows in Scotland’s conservation areas and listed buildings
Scotland’s stunning architecture carries an remarkable depth of historical heritage within it.
The nature of a building holds stories worth preserving, and sash and case windows are woven deeply into that living narrative. Trust Woodfellas to respect that story through expert timber window restoration.
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 within conservation areas.
We know precisely what the council needs, how to move through the consent process with assurance, and how to restore or replace windows in a manner that meets every requirement without needless delays or further correspondence.
Reach out today for a free site visit and written quotation from a team whose expertise in listed buildings and conservation area projects is only matched by their deep knowledge of the windows themselves.
Sash and case window faults we fix in Greenhead
The sash is failing to remain in the raised position and drops back down.
A broken sash cord is the most common repair we undertake on sash and case windows, and provided that the window itself remains in good condition, it is a perfectly straightforward task for our experienced team.
Draughts and rattling
The draught seal between the sash and the frame has degraded or was never installed in the first place. A sash and case window that allows in draughts will also tend to rattle in the wind due to the same gap.
Draught proofing as part of a service helps help solve all problems at once.
Rotten bottom rail
The bottom rail of the lower sash is the most vulnerable part of a sash and case window.
Where the decay is limited to a particular section of the rail, we gently remove the compromised timber and splice fresh, perfectly matched material seamlessly into its place.
The rest of the original window is left entirely undisturbed.
Window stuck shut by paint
Years and years of paint layered onto the sash to shield it from Scotland’s persistent wet weather can eventually sealing it firmly to the frame!
We release the sash from its binding, carefully clean every surface, adjust the fit wherever, and return the mechanism to smooth, proper working order once more.
The cords with pulleys are carefully inspected during the work, sparing you from many repair visits further down the line.
Single glazing
Original single-glazed panes shed heat fast and let in street noise. We install double glazing whilst maintaining the visible window profile unchanged.
Sash and case windows Greenhead FAQs
Is it better to refurbish sash and case windows or replace them?
Whether renovation or replacement is the appropriate course of action 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 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 appropriate course of action.
Can sash and case windows take double glazing?
Yes. We use slim profile sealed units that fit neatly within the existing glazing rebate, requiring no alteration to the sash width or glazing bar arrangement. Viewed from the exterior, the window retains the appearance of the original.
Get a free quote for sash and case windows in Greenhead
Whatever your sash window needs in Greenhead, Woodfellas is fully ready to handle it, whether that means a fix, refurbishment, or full replacement!
Get in touch with our experienced team today and we will guide you through the most suitable solution for every window in your home. Every quotation we provide is complimentary, 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 made right here in our very own premises using time-honoured techniques and installed by our own experienced joiners throughout Scotland.
Contact us today by phoning 07920 057592 or by completing the form on our contact page, and we will respond to you within a day.