Timber sash and case windows are a beautiful feature in any home, but as the years roll on, these remarkable windows need a little additional care and attention.
Over time, sash cords snap, draught seals deteriorate, and bottom rails start to rot through prolonged neglect. The window then shakes, sticks, and eventually fails to close properly.
Woodfellas has delivered professional timber sash and case window services to Scottish homes across Kilmacolm for well over two decades, all from our specialist workshop.
When a window is beyond saving, we restore, and even craft entirely bespoke replacements to order.
Call us on 07920 057592 or get in touch via our contact form to book your free visit and written quote!
What is a timber sash and case window
The heading shows exactly how it functions.
The sash is the sliding glass panel. The case is the empty box frame constructed within the wall surrounding the window opening.
Inside every case sit two weights, one supporting the upper sash and one supporting the lower. These are suspended from sash cords that pass over pulley wheels positioned at the top of the frame.
Lift the lower sash up and the weights will drop on the opposite side. Let go of it and they shall keep the sash firmly in place.
Whilst casement windows swing outward on hinges, sash and case windows glide smoothly in a vertical direction!
Each sashes operate independently of one another, allowing you to open the window from the top, the bottom, or indeed both simultaneously. This offers your home with exceptional ventilation control, entirely without a panel swinging inward into the room or outward towards the street.
When the mechanism is operating correctly, you hardly notice it at all.
When the cords snap, as they invariably do after years of everyday use, the sash falls and stays in that lowered position or gets increasingly difficult to operate.
That is exactly where Woodfellas make their entrance.
Timber sash window services and refurbishment
Not every traditional sash window demands an identical solution.
Our sash windows team in Kilmacolm takes the time to grasp the precise requirements of your windows before advising whether repair or full refurbishment is the best suited course of action for you.
Window draught-proofing
When a window remains structurally intact yet does not provide best performance, a complete refurbishment presents itself as the most sensible course of action.
Our experienced craftsmen employ joinery techniques sympathetic to traditional windows, upgrading your glazing and fitting comprehensive draught-proofing throughout your premises.
A carefully restored sash and case window in your Kilmacolm home should feel as though it was always intended to be there!
Effortless to operate, silent within the frame, and inviting in the space. That is the standard we aim towards on every occasion.
Sash cord and weight replacement
Replacing sash cords is the most popular repair job we get called out for!
When the cords break, the weights remain idle within the case with no connection to the sash whatsoever.
We open the pocket piece, remove the weights, fit new sash cords, and position the pulleys precisely.
Our staff will always assess the general condition of the window during the visit, ensuring that nothing is ever overlooked.
Timber repairs
The bottom rails and sills bear the full force of Kilmacolm’s severe weather conditions.
Where rot is confined to part of the rail, we remove the damaged timber and splice in new sections using matched traditional timber. The repair integrates seamlessly with the surrounding wood, leaving the rest of the original window fully intact.
We are strongly of the opinion that a window which stays structurally sound should not be discarded simply because an isolated issue affects only one section 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 put in them at your home.
Every new window is made and made to measure in hardwood or treated pine. We meticulously match the profile, proportions, and glazing bar pattern of the original.
As wooden window manufacturers based in Kilmacolm, we provide and fit new sash and case windows across the region, utilising premium materials and traditional craftsmanship techniques.
Our range of sash and case windows encompasses everything from a single replacement sash right through to a complete set of new windows for a listed building.
Double glazing and enhanced security hardware are provided as part of the standard package!
Double glazed sash windows in Kilmacolm
Enhance your home and everyday comfort with double glazed sash and case windows.
Our slim-profile sealed units are made to sit neatly within the original glazing rebate, leaving the sash profile and glazing bar pattern entirely unchanged.
From the outside, the timber window appears identical to the original.
Here is the reason why homeowners throughout Kilmacolm are choosing to replace their traditional sash and case windows with double glazing.
Energy efficiency
Our glazing service delivers significant energy efficiency gains.
This means you’ll see a real decrease in your energy bills, since your heating system will not need to work as hard to maintain a comfortable temperature throughout your home.
Noise reduction
Sound reduction is another benefit that homeowners often notice very quickly.
If your home is located on a busy road or close to a major junction, double glazed sash windows reduce noise transmission considerably!
Sash and case windows in Scotland’s conservation areas and listed buildings
Scotland’s architecture is as breathtaking as it is historically significant.
Protecting the distinctive character of our built heritage is exactly what conservation areas are designed to achieve, and sash and case windows form an essential part of that cherished identity. Trust Woodfellas to respect that heritage through expert timber window restoration.
If your property falls within one of these zones, or is a listed building, the regulations surrounding window replacement are specific and well worth understanding before you organise any work!
We have carried out work on conservation area properties for over twenty years.
We know precisely what the council requires, how to handle the consent process efficiently, and how to restore or replace windows in full accordance with those requirements without unnecessary delays or revisions.
For a team that knows listed buildings and conservation area projects just as thoroughly as they know the windows themselves, contact us today to arrange a complimentary site visit and written quotation.
Sash and case window faults we fix in Kilmacolm
Sash dropping down and not staying up
Replacing broken sash cords is the most common sash and case repair we undertake, and on an otherwise undamaged window it is a straightforward task for our skilled team.
Draughts and rattling
The draught seal between the sash and the frame has deteriorated or was never installed in the first place. A sash and case window that admits draughts will also tend to rattle in the wind due to that very same gap.
Draught proofing done as part of a service call helps fix all issues in a single visit.
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 confined to a particular section of the rail, we gently remove the compromised timber and splice fresh, perfectly matched material seamlessly into its place.
The remainder of the original window remains completely undisturbed.
Window stuck shut by paint
Years of coatings applied to the sash to shield it from Scotland’s damp climate can make it become stuck to the frame.
We release the sash from its binding, carefully clean every surface, refine the fit required, and return the mechanism to smooth, proper working order once again.
The cords and pulleys are fully inspected during the procedure, sparing you from multiple repair jobs later on.
Single glazing
Original single-glazed panes surrender heat quickly and provide little resistance to external noise. We install double glazing whilst retaining the visible profile of the window entirely.
Sash and case windows Kilmacolm FAQs
Is it better to refurbish sash and case windows or replace them?
It mainly comes down to the condition of the existing window structure. Where the box frame remains sound and the sashes retain their structural integrity, refurbishment represents an ideal course of action. You preserve a window that performs admirably 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 utilise 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 Kilmacolm
Whatever your sash window needs may be in Kilmacolm, whether repairs, restoration, or full replacement, Woodfellas is fully equipped to help.
Give our helpful team a ring today and we will help you work out the very best option for every window in your home. Every quote we provide is entirely free, supplied in writing, and carries absolutely no obligation whatsoever. Should you choose to move forward, we will arrange everything around your schedule.
Every window and door is crafted in our very own workshop using traditional methods and fitted by our own joiners throughout Scotland.
Call us today on 07920 057592 or complete the form on our contact page and we will respond within 24 hours!