Timber sash and case windows bring any home with timeless charm. Yet as the years pass, these remarkable windows inevitably require a little additional care and attention.
Sash cords break, the draught seal wears away, and the bottom rails begin to rot through years of neglect. The window shakes, then sticks, then ultimately fails to close properly.
Woodfellas have been dedicated timber sash and case window specialists, serving Scottish homes across Hollybush from our workshop for more than two decades.
When a window is beyond repair, we offer restoration, fixing, and even the crafting of custom-made replacements.
Contact to us on 07920 057592 or via our website contact page to book a complimentary visit and written quotation.
What is a timber sash and case window
The heading tells you precisely how it functions.
The sash refers to the gliding panel of glass itself, while the case is the hollow box frame that is constructed into 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 run over pulley wheels fitted into the top of the frame.
Lift the lower sash and the counterweights drop on the opposite side, releasing it allowing them to hold the sash firmly in place.
Whilst casement windows swing outward on hinges, sash and case windows work by sliding vertically.
Both sashes work independently of one another, meaning you can move the window from the top, the bottom, or both together. This offers your home superb ventilation control without any panel swinging inward into the room or outward towards the street.
When the mechanism is working as it should, you scarcely notice it is there.
When the cords snap, as they invariably do after years of regular use, the sash falls and stays in that lowered position or becomes increasingly difficult to operate.
That is exactly the point at which Woodfellas make their their entrance.
Timber sash window services and refurbishment
Not every traditional sash window demands an identical approach.
Our sash windows Hollybush team closely listens to understand your window’s requirements before recommending whether restoration or full refurbishment is the most suitable path forward for you.
Window draught-proofing
A full window overhaul is the smart choice when the existing frame is structurally solid yet simply not performing as expected!
Our experienced tradesmen can improve your glazing and install draught-proofing throughout with joinery techniques ideal to traditional windows!
A carefully refurbished sash and case window in your Hollybush home ought to seem as though it was always completely and readily intended to be there.
Effortless to operate, silent within its frame, and inviting in the space it inhabits. This is the level we strive towards with every individual installation.
Sash cord and weight replacement
Sash cord replacement is the most frequent repair job we attend for!
When the cords snap, the weights stay inactive within the box, no longer linked to the sash in any way.
We access the pocket piece, remove the existing weights, install fresh sash cords, and position the pulleys precisely.
Our team will thoroughly inspect the overall state of the entire window during each visit, ensuring that nothing is ever overlooked.
Timber repairs
Bottom rails and sills bear the harshest of Hollybush’s weather conditiones.
Where the rot is limited to a portion of the rail, we remove the affected timber and insert new sections using matching traditional wood. The repair blends perfectly with the surrounding timber and the remainder of the original window remains completely intact.
We strongly believe to the belief that there is simply no reason to replace a window that remains structurally sound just because one portion of it has developed an issue.
Supplying and fitting bespoke sash windows
When a window has reached the point where repair is not longer a worthwhile investment, we craft brand new sash windows to your precise specifications within our workshop, then supply and install them directly at your premises.
Every single replacement window is carefully crafted and made to measure in either hardwood or treated pine. We put in serious effort to match the profile, proportions and glazing bar pattern of your original windows!
As timber window manufacturers with pride based in Hollybush, we supply and install new sash and case windows throughout the area, combining quality materials with time-honoured traditional techniques.
From a single replacement sash to a full range of new windows for a listed building, our sash and case window range has every requirement covered.
Double glazing and enhanced security hardware are provided as standard features.
Double glazed sash windows in Hollybush
Enhance your home and daily comfort with double glazed sash and case windows.
Our units are slim-line 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 timber window appears identical to the original.
Discover why homeowners across Hollybush are choosing to upgrade their traditional sash and case windows with double glazing.
Energy efficiency
Our glazing service provides your energy efficiency a major boost!
This translates straight away into lower energy bills, as your heating system no longer needs to work as hard to keep a warm and comfortable temperature throughout your home.
Noise reduction
Reduced sound is another benefit that homeowners often notice very quickly.
If your house sits on a main road or near a major junction, double glazed sash windows will reduce noise transmission considerably.
Sash and case windows in Scotland’s conservation areas and listed buildings
Scotland’s stunning architecture holds an extraordinary depth of historical heritage within it.
The character of conservation areas is something worth protecting with care, and sash and case windows form a significant part of that architectural identity. Safeguard the integrity of your property through expert timber window restoration carried out by Woodfellas.
If your property falls within one of these zones, or happens to be a listed building, the regulations surrounding window replacement are specific and absolutely worth understanding before you arrange any work!
We have been working on properties situated within conservation areas for over twenty years.
We know precisely what the council needs, how to manage the consent process effectively, and how to restore or replace windows in full compliance with those requirements without avoidable delays or revisions.
For a team that knows listed buildings and conservation area work as well as they understand the windows themselves, contact us today for a free site visit and written quote.
Sash and case window faults we fix in Hollybush
Sash not staying in the raised position
Replacing faulty sash cords is the repair our professional team performs most often on sash and case windows, and provided the window is otherwise in good condition, it is a entirely straightforward task for our professional professionals.
Draughts and rattling
The draught seal between the sash and the frame has degraded or was not installed in the first place. A sash and case window suffering from draughts will also tend to rattle noisily in the wind due to that very same gap!
Draught proofing as part of a package sorts help solve all problems at once.
Rotten bottom rail
The bottom rail of the lower sash represents the most exposed part of a sash and case window.
Where the rot is limited to a specific section of the rail, we remove the damaged timber and splice in new sections using matching material.
The remainder of the original window remains completely undisturbed.
Window stuck shut by paint
Many years of accumulated paint applied to safeguard the sash against Scotland’s damp climate can cause it to bond firmly to the frame.
We free the sash, thoroughly clean every surface, make any necessary adjustments to the fit, and restore the mechanism to full working order!
The cords and pulleys are inspected at every stage, spare you from having to undertake several repair jobs.
Single glazing
Original single-glazed panes lose their warmth with surprising ease and provide little protection to the clamour of the street beyond. We swap them out with double glazing whilst preserving every detail of the window’s outward appearance completely intact.
Sash and case windows Hollybush FAQs
Is it better to refurbish sash and case windows or replace them?
It all comes down to 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 retain a window that performs effectively whilst preserving its original character. Where the frame has suffered serious deterioration, or the timber has rotted beyond the point of repair, replacement becomes the 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 widen the sash or change the glazing bar pattern.
Get a free quote for sash and case windows in Hollybush
Whatever your sash windows may need in Hollybush, whether it is a repair, a careful restoration, or a full replacement, Woodfellas possesses the expertise to handle every aspect with total confidence.
Get in touch to our helpful team today and we will help you navigate the most suitable solution for every window in your home. Every quote we offer is completely free, set out in writing, and carries absolutely no obligation whatsoever. Should you choose to move forward, we will arrange everything entirely for you.
Every window and door is crafted in our own workshop using traditional methods and fitted by our own joiners throughout Scotland.
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