Wooden sash and case windows adorn many a home. With time, however, these distinctive windows will demand a little extra care and attention.
Sash cords break, draught seals deteriorate and bottom rails decay through neglect. The window shakes, jams then fails to close properly.
Woodfellas have been dedicated timber sash and case window specialists, serving Scottish homes throughout Kilmarnock from our workshop for more than two decades.
When a window is beyond repair, we provide restoration, repairs, and even the crafting of tailor-made replacements.
Reach out to us on 07920 057592 or contact us via our contact page to book a free visit and written quotation.
What is a timber sash and case window
The title explains the purpose.
The sash refers to the sliding panel of glass, whilst the case is the hollow box frame that is constructed within the wall around the window opening.
Inside every case sit two weights, one supporting the upper sash and one serving the lower. These are suspended from sash cords that run over pulley wheels positioned at the top of the frame.
The lower sash moves up as the counterweights descend on the opposite side, and after being released, they keep the sash securely in place.
Whilst 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 freedom to ventilate from the top, the bottom, or indeed both simultaneously. This gives your home excellent ventilation control, all without any panel moving inward into the room or outward toward the street.
When the mechanism operates correctly, you hardly notice it at all.
When the cords snap, as they so often do after years of reliable service, the sash falls and remains persistently in place or becomes progressively difficult to operate.
That is exactly where Woodfellas proves invaluable.
Timber sash window services and refurbishment
Not every traditional sash window requires an identical approach.
Our Kilmarnock sash window team meticulously evaluates your window requirements to determine whether repair or refurbishment is the most suitable solution for you.
Window draught-proofing
When a window remains structurally intact yet fails to deliver on performance, a complete refurbishment becomes the most sensible and most rewarding course of action.
Our skilled craftsmen use traditional joinery techniques perfectly suited to period windows, improving your glazing and installing comprehensive draught-proofing throughout your home.
A carefully restored sash and case window in your Kilmarnock house should seem as though it has always been exactly as it was meant to be.
Effortless to open, silent in the frame and warm throughout the room. That is what we are aiming for each and every time!
Sash cord and weight replacement
Sash cord replacement remains our most commonly carried out repair.
When the cords snap, the weights remain sitting uselessly inside the casing with nothing to connect them to the sash.
We take off the pocket cover, remove the weights, fit new sash cords, and adjust the pulleys correctly.
Our team will thoroughly assess the overall condition of the entire window during every visit, ensuring that nothing is ever missed.
Timber repairs
Lower rails and sills bear the heaviest brunt of Kilmarnock’s severe climatic conditions.
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 perfectly intact.
We are strongly of the opinion that a window which stays structurally sound should not be discarded simply because an single issue affects only one part of it.
Supplying and fitting bespoke sash windows
When a window has got to the point where repair is not longer a worthwhile investment, we make brand new sash windows to your precise specifications within our workshop, then provide and fit them directly at your property.
Every replacement window is carefully and skilfully crafted to your exact measurements in either hardwood or treated pine. We take great care to faithfully replicate the profile, proportions, and glazing bar pattern of the original window.
As timber window manufacturers with pride based in Kilmarnock, we provide and fit new sash and case windows throughout the region, combining high-quality materials with traditional traditional techniques.
From a single replacement sash to a complete suite of new windows for a listed building, our sash and case window range has all requirements covered.
Double glazing and enhanced security hardware are included as standard.
Double glazed sash windows in Kilmarnock
Transform your property and elevate your day-to-day living experience with the classic elegance of double glazed sash and case windows.
Our units remain slim-line profile sealed units that sit neatly within the original glazing rebate without altering the sash profile or the glazing bar pattern.
From the outside, the timber window appears identical to the original.
Find out why homeowners throughout Kilmarnock are choosing to upgrade their classic sash and case windows with double glazing.
Energy efficiency
Our glazing service delivers significant energy-efficient gains.
This means you will see a real decrease in your energy bills, since your heating system will not need to work as hard to maintain a comfortable indoor temperature throughout your home.
Noise reduction
Acoustic attenuation is another advantage that homeowners notice very quickly.
If your house sits on a main road or close to 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 just as breathtaking as it is rooted in centuries of remarkable history.
Conservation areas safeguard local character, and sash and case windows form a vital part of that heritage. Preserve your building’s character through expert timber window restoration by Woodfellas.
Should your property be located within one of these designated areas, or indeed have listed building status, the regulations governing window replacement are detailed and carry significant weight prior to commissioning any works.
For more than twenty years, we have carried out work on properties located in conservation areas.
We know precisely what the council needs, how to manage the consent process effectively, and how to restore or replace windows in full accordance with those requirements without unnecessary delays or revisions.
Reach out today 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 Kilmarnock
The sash not staying in the raised position
Replacing faulty sash cords is the repair our professional team performs most frequently on sash and case windows, and provided the window is generally in good condition, it is a quite simple task for our skilled professionals.
Draughts and rattling
The draught seal between the sash and the frame has worn away or was never installed in the first place. A sash and case window that admits draughts will also often rattle in the wind due to the same gap.
Incorporating draught-proofing within a planned service appointment deals with all concerns thoroughly and simultaneously.
Rotten bottom rail
The bottom rail of the bottom sash is the most exposed part of a sash and case window!
Where the rot is restricted to a specific section of the rail, we remove the damaged timber and insert new sections using matching material.
The remainder of the original window remains entirely unaltered.
Window stuck shut by paint
Years of applying paint to protect the sash against Scotland’s damp climate can cause it to become firmly stuck to the frame.
We release the sash from its housing, carefully clean all contact surfaces, refine the fit where required, and return the mechanism to full working order.
The cords and pulleys are inspected throughout the procedure, sparing you several repair visits.
Single glazing
Original single-glazed panes surrender their warmth with surprising ease and offer little resistance to the clamour of the street outside. We replace them with double glazing whilst preserving every detail of the window’s outward appearance completely intact.
Sash and case windows Kilmarnock 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 significant deterioration, or the timber has rotted beyond the point of repair, replacement becomes the more practical solution.
Can sash and case windows take double glazing?
Yes! We use slim profile sealed units that fit perfectly within the existing glazing rebate without altering the sash or altering the glazing bar pattern. From the outside the window looks absolutely identical to the original.
Get a free quote for sash and case windows in Kilmarnock
Whatever your sash window needs may be in Kilmarnock, from repair and restoration through to complete replacement, Woodfellas has the experience to handle everything.
Get in touch with our experienced team today and we will talk you through the most appropriate solution for every window in your home. Every quotation we offer is complimentary, presented in writing, and carries absolutely no commitment. Should you choose to proceed, we will sort everything out entirely around your schedule.
Every window is crafted in our very own workshop using traditional methods and fitted by our in-house joiners throughout Scotland.
Call us today on 07920 057592 or complete the form on our contact page and we will respond within 24 hours!