Timber sash and case windows grace any household with timeless charm. Yet as the years pass, these remarkable windows inevitably require a little extra care and attention.
Sash cords break, draught seals deteriorate and bottom rails decay through neglect. The window shakes, sticks then does not close properly.
Woodfellas has been delivering expert timber sash and case window services to Scottish homes across Johnstone for well over two decades, all from our dedicated workshop.
When a window is beyond saving, we rejuvenate, and even create custom-made replacements to order.
Reach out on 07920 057592 or contact us via our contact page to arrange a free visit and detailed quotation.
What is a timber sash and case window
The title accurately reflects how the system works.
The sash refers to the movable glass panel, whilst the case is the hollow timber frame that is constructed within the wall around the window opening.
Situated within each case sit two weights, one serving the upper sash and one serving the lower, suspended on sash cords that run over pulley wheels positioned at the top of the frame.
The lower sash moves up 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!
With both sashes operating independently of one another, you have the freedom to ventilate from the top, the bottom, or indeed both simultaneously. This gives your home outstanding ventilation control, all without any panel swinging inward into the room or outward toward the street.
When the system is working as it ought to, you barely give it a second thought.
When the cords break, as they so often do after years of reliable service, the sash falls and remains stubbornly in place or becomes increasingly difficult to operate.
That’s where Woodfellas steps in.
Timber sash window services and refurbishment
Not every classic sash window demands an identical solution.
Our Johnstone sash window team carefully examines your window requirements to determine whether repair or refurbishment is the most suitable solution for you.
Window draught-proofing
A full window refurbishment is the most logical option when the existing window remains sound yet fails to perform to its full potential.
Our expert craftsmen use traditional joinery techniques ideally suited to period windows, improving your glazing and installing comprehensive draught-proofing across your home.
A carefully restored sash and case window in your Johnstone home should feel as though it was always meant to be there!
Easy to operate, silent in the frame, and cosy in the room. That is the standard we work to every time.
Sash cord and weight replacement
Sash cord replacement remains our most commonly carried out repair within our service offering.
When the cords break, the weights stay idle within the case with no connection to the sash whatsoever.
We access the pocket piece, remove the weights, fit fresh sash cords, and set the pulleys accurately.
Whilst undertaking the work, our team will consistently make sure to thoroughly inspect the full state of the window, ensuring that absolutely nothing is ever overlooked.
Timber repairs
Bottom rails and sills take the full force of Johnstone’s brutal weather conditions.
Where the rot is limited to just one section of the rail, we carefully take out the damaged timber and splice in fresh new sections using carefully matched traditional wood. The repair sits naturally with the surrounding timber and the rest of the original window remains completely intact!
We think there is no need to replace a structurally sound window over a fault that affects only a section of it.
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 specific requirements within our workshop and fit them at your property.
Every replacement window is carefully crafted and tailor made in hardwood or treated pine. We carefully ensure to recreate the profile, proportions, and glazing bar pattern of the original window.
As timber window manufacturers firmly rooted in Johnstone, we make and fit new sash and case windows throughout the region, respecting traditional techniques and using only the finest quality materials.
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 provided as standard features.
Double glazed sash windows in Johnstone
Improve your home and boost your everyday comfort with double glazed sash and case windows.
Our sealed units are slimline sealed units that sit within the original glazing rebate without altering the sash profile or glazing bar pattern.
From the outside, the window appears identical to the original!
Find out why homeowners across Johnstone are deciding to upgrade their classic sash and case windows with double glazing.
Energy efficiency
Our glazing service offers a significant improvement to your home’s efficiency.
This translates straight away into lower energy bills, as your heating system no longer needs to work as hard to keep a pleasant and comfortable temperature across your home.
Noise reduction
Sound attenuation is a further advantage that homeowners notice almost immediately.
If your home sits on a main road or near a major junction, double glazed sash windows will minimise noise transmission substantially.
Sash and case windows in Scotland’s conservation areas and listed buildings
Scotland’s architecture is as breathtaking as it is steeped in centuries of remarkable history.
The character of conservation areas is something worth preserving with great care, and sash and case windows form a meaningful part of that architectural identity. Safeguard the integrity of your property through professional timber window restoration carried out by Woodfellas.
If your property falls within one of these designated areas, or if it holds listed building status, the regulations surrounding window replacement are specific and must be understood before you organise any work.
For over twenty years, we have worked on properties located in conservation areas.
Having developed a thorough understanding of council expectations, we are well positioned to take you through the consent process and undertake window restoration or replacement work that fulfils all requirements effectively and without avoidable delays.
Reach out now for a complimentary site visit and written quotation from a team whose experience 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 Johnstone
Sash failing to hold its position when lifted
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 either worn away or was simply never installed. A sash and case window with draughts will also tend to rattle noisily in the wind due to this very gap!
Having draught-proofing dealt with as part of a comprehensive service visit helps resolve all issues in a one , pleasing sweep.
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 carefully remove the compromised timber and join fresh, perfectly matched material seamlessly into its place.
The remainder of the original window is left entirely undisturbed.
Window stuck shut by paint
A build-up of paint applied to protect the sash from Scotland’s harsh wet climate can bond it firmly to the frame.
We remove the sash from its housing, thoroughly clean the contact surfaces, adjust the fit where required, and restore the mechanism to full working order.
The cords and pulleys are thoroughly inspected during the process, saving you from many repair visits further down the line.
Single glazing
Original single-glazed panes surrender their warmth with remarkable ease and offer little resistance to the clamour of the street outside. We swap them out with double glazing whilst retaining every detail of the window’s outward appearance completely intact.
Sash and case windows Johnstone 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 significant deterioration or the timber has rotted beyond any practical repair, replacement becomes the more practical and sensible route forward.
Can sash and case windows take double glazing?
Yes! We fit slim profile sealed units that fit perfectly within the existing glazing rebate without widening the sash or changing the glazing bar pattern. From the outside the window appears exactly the same to the original.
Get a free quote for sash and case windows in Johnstone
Woodfellas handles every sash repair, restoration, or replacement need in Johnstone.
Get in touch with our knowledgeable team today and we will talk you through the most suitable solution for every window in your home. Every quotation we supply is complimentary, presented in writing, and carries absolutely no obligation. Should you choose to proceed, we will organise everything entirely around your schedule.
Every window and door is crafted in our own workshop, using time-honoured techniques, and fitted by our own skilled joiners across Scotland.
Contact us today by calling 07920 057592 or by filling in the form found on our contact page, and a member of our team will get back to you within 24 hours.