Timber sash and case windows enhance any home. Over time, however, these remarkable windows require a degree of additional care and attention.
Over time, sash cords snap, draught seals deteriorate, and bottom rails start to rot through prolonged neglect. The window then rattles, sticks, and eventually fails to close properly.
Woodfellas have been committed timber sash and case window specialists, serving Scottish homes across Hardgate from our workshop for more than two decades.
When restoring and repair fall short, we craft completely tailored replacements, fashioning a new piece from the very essence of what once was.
Ring us on 07920 057592 or reach out via our contact page to arrange your free visit and written quote!
What is a timber sash and case window
The title explains you precisely how it functions.
The sash refers to the moving panel of glass itself, whilst the case is the empty box frame that is constructed within the wall surrounding the window opening.
Inside each case are placed two weights, one serving the 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.
Lift the lower sash and the weights drop on the opposite side. Release it and they keep the sash in place.
Whilst casement windows open outwards on hinges, sash and case windows operate by sliding vertically.
Both sashes move independently of one another, meaning you can open it from the top, the bottom, or indeed both at once. Your home benefits from superb ventilation control without any panel swinging inward into the room or outward towards the street.
When the mechanism is functioning properly, you hardly detect it at all.
When the cords eventually break, as they commonly do following years of regular use, the sash will either simply drop and remain in that lowered position or become progressively difficult to operate.
That is exactly where Woodfellas steps up.
Timber sash window services and refurbishment
Each traditional sash window demands its own solution.
Our sash windows team in Hardgate spends time to understand the precise requirements of your windows before recommending whether repair or full refurbishment is the most appropriate course of action for you.
Window draught-proofing
A complete window refurbishment is the best-suited option when the existing window remains sound yet does not manage to perform to its full potential.
Our talented joiners can improve your glazing and fit draught-proofing across using traditional joinery methods well suited to traditional windows!
A carefully restored sash and case window in your Hardgate home should feel as though it was always intended to be there!
Effortless to operate, quiet within its frame, and inviting in the space it inhabits. That is the standard we work towards with every single installation.
Sash cord and weight replacement
Sash cord replacement remains our most frequently performed repair.
When the cords fail, the weights stay idle within the case with nothing connecting them to the sash.
We open the pocket panel, remove the existing weights, install fresh sash cords, and ensure the pulleys are properly aligned and set.
Our staff will always assess the overall condition of the window during the visit, making sure that nothing is ever overlooked.
Timber repairs
Bottom rail sections and sills bear the full brunt of Hardgate’s harsh climate.
Where the decay is confined to a portion of the rail, the compromised timber is meticulously removed and replaced 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 think there is no reason to sacrifice 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 cost effective, we craft brand new sash windows to your precise requirements in our workshop and install them at your property.
Every replacement window is skilfully crafted and tailor made in hardwood or treated pine. We carefully ensure to match the profile, proportions, and glazing bar pattern of the original window.
As timber window manufacturers with pride based in Hardgate, we supply and install new sash and case windows across the region, bringing together quality materials with traditional traditional techniques.
Our range of sash and case windows covers everything from a single replacement sash through to a complete set of new windows for a listed building.
Double glazing and enhanced security hardware are supplied as standard features.
Double glazed sash windows in Hardgate
Enhance both the appearance and everyday ease of your home with carefully crafted double glazed sash and case windows.
Our units are slimline sealed units that sit within the original glazing rebate without altering the sash profile or glazing bar pattern.
From the exterior, the timber window looks identical to the original.
Here is the explanation why homeowners throughout Hardgate are choosing to upgrade their traditional sash and case windows with double glazing.
Energy efficiency
Our glazing service provides a substantial improvement to energy efficiency.
This translates directly into reduced energy bills, as your heating system needs to work much less to keep a comfortable temperature across your home.
Noise reduction
Sound dampening is another benefit property owners notice fast.
Living on a busy road or close to a busy intersection, double glazed sash windows help to reduce noise transmission substantially.
Sash and case windows in Scotland’s conservation areas and listed buildings
Scotland’s architecture is magnificent, carrying with it a truly fascinating historical legacy.
The character of a building contains stories worth preserving, and sash and case windows are woven deeply into this living narrative. Trust Woodfellas to respect that story through expert timber window restoration.
If your property is located within one of these locations, or is a listed building, specific rules govern window replacement and must be understood before any work is commissioned.
Our expertise with properties within conservation areas spans more than twenty years.
We understand precisely what the council needs, how to navigate the consent process with confidence, and how to restore or renew windows in a manner that meets every requirement without needless delays or further correspondence.
Reach out now for a complimentary site visit and written quotation from a team whose expertise in listed buildings and conservation area projects is only matched by their profound knowledge of the windows themselves.
Sash and case window faults we fix in Hardgate
The sash is dropping down and not staying in the open position.
Replacing broken sash cords is certainly the commonest sash and case repair our experienced team tackles, and when the rest of the window is in sound condition it is a very straightforward task for our skilled crew!
Draughts and rattling
The weatherstripping seal between the sash and the frame has degraded or was simply never installed in the first instance. A sash and case window affected by draughts will also tend to rattle when exposed to gusts, owing to the same gap.
Incorporating draught-proofing within a planned service appointment addresses all concerns thoroughly and at the same time.
Rotten bottom rail
The bottom rail of the lower sash is the most exposed part of a sash and case window.
Where the decay is restricted 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 cause it to bind tightly to the frame.
We release the sash, thoroughly clean every surface, make any necessary adjustments to the fit, and return the mechanism to full working order!
The cables and pulleys are inspected during the process, saving you from numerous repair jobs down the line!
Single glazing
Original single-glazed panes shed heat quickly and let in street noise. We fit double glazing whilst keeping the visible window profile unchanged.
Sash and case windows Hardgate FAQs
Is it better to refurbish sash and case windows or replace them?
It all depends on the current condition of the window itself. Where the box frame remains sound and the sashes are structurally sound, refurbishment is a sensible choice. You keep a window that performs effectively whilst preserving its original character. Where the frame has suffered serious deterioration, or the timber has rotted past repair, replacement becomes the more practical solution.
Can sash and case windows take double glazing?
From the outside, the window looks entirely unchanged, as our slim profile sealed units are designed to sit securely within the existing glazing rebate without any need to broaden the sash or change the glazing bar pattern.
Get a free quote for sash and case windows in Hardgate
Whatever your sash window needs in Hardgate, Woodfellas is absolutely ready to take it on, whether that means a repair, refurbishment, or full replacement!
Give our brilliant team a ring today and we will help you find the perfect solution for every window in your home. Every quote is free of charge, supplied in writing, and carries absolutely no obligation whatsoever. If you choose to move forward, we will work completely around your schedule!
Every window and door is crafted in our very own workshop, using traditional techniques, and fitted by our skilled skilled joiners across Scotland.
Contact us today by calling 07920 057592 or just fill in the form on our contact page and we will get back to you within 24 hours.