Timber sash and case windows can really change any home. But over time, these wonderful windows will need some extra care and care!
The sash cords break under many years of stress, draught seals wear down through prolonged neglect, and bottom rails succumb to rot where maintenance has been overlooked. The window starts rattling, then becomes stiff, and ultimately is unable to close as it should.
Woodfellas are skilled specialists in timber sash and case windows, serving Scottish homes throughout Kilwinning from our workshop for over two decades.
We restore and repair, and make bespoke replacements when a window is beyond saving.
Call us on 07920 057592 or get in touch via our contact page to arrange your free visit and written quote!
What is a timber sash and case window
The title reflects how the system operates.
The sash is the sliding glass panel. The case is the empty box frame constructed within the wall surrounding the window opening.
Inside each case are two weights, one designated for the upper sash and another for the lower. These weights are suspended on sash cords that pass over pulley wheels positioned at the top of the frame.
Raise the lower sash and the counterweights drop on the opposite side, releasing it allows them to hold the sash firmly 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. That gives your home outstanding ventilation control, all without any panel moving inward into the room or outward toward the street.
When the system is functioning as it should, you barely think about it at all.
When the cords snap, as they invariably do after years of regular use, the sash drops and stays in that lowered position or gets increasingly difficult to use.
That’s precisely where Woodfellas step up!
Timber sash window services and refurbishment
Not every period sash window calls for the same solution!
Our sash windows team in Kilwinning genuinely takes the time to understand exactly what your windows need, so they can advise whether repair or refurbishment is the best route for you!
Window draught-proofing
When a window remains structurally intact yet fails to deliver optimal performance, a full refurbishment is the most sensible course of action.
Our experienced craftsmen use joinery techniques sympathetic to traditional windows, upgrading your glazing and adding comprehensive draught-proofing throughout your home.
A sensitively refurbished sash and case window in your Kilwinning home is likely to seem as though it was always entirely and readily intended to be there.
Every installation we carry out is guided by the goal of smooth operation, noise-free installation and a pleasant ambience within the area.
Sash cord and weight replacement
Sash cord replacement remains our most commonly carried out repair.
When the cords break, the weights hang unhelpfully inside the case with absolutely nothing linking them to the sash.
We reach the pocket piece, recover the weights, fit fresh sash cords, and align the pulleys with precision.
Whilst carrying out the work, our team will always make sure to thoroughly inspect the full state of the window, ensuring that nothing is ever overlooked.
Timber repairs
Bottom rails and sills endure the most severe of Kilwinning’s weather conditiones.
Where the rot is limited to just one section of the rail, we gently remove the damaged timber and insert fresh new sections using carefully matched traditional wood. The repair blends seamlessly with the surrounding timber and the rest of the original window remains fully intact!
We are firmly of the view that a window which remains structurally sound should never be discarded simply because an single issue impacts only one section of it.
Supplying and fitting bespoke sash windows
When a window is no longer economical to repair, we make new sash windows to your precise specifications in our workshop and provide and fit them at your premises.
Every replacement window is skilfully crafted and tailor made in hardwood or treated pine. We take great care to replicate the profile, proportions, and glazing bar pattern of the original window.
As timber window manufacturers with pride based in Kilwinning, we supply and install new sash and case windows across the area, bringing together high-quality materials with traditional traditional techniques.
Our collection of sash and case windows encompasses everything from a single replacement sash through to a complete suite of new windows for a listed building.
Double glazing and enhanced security hardware are included as standard inclusions.
Double glazed sash windows in Kilwinning
Transform your home and elevate your everyday living experience with the classic elegance of double glazed sash and case windows.
Our sealed units are slim-profile sealed units that fit within the original glazing rebate without altering the sash profile or glazing bar pattern.
From the exterior, the wooden window appears the same to the original.
Here is the reason homeowners throughout Kilwinning are choosing double glazing for their traditional sash and case windows.
Energy efficiency
Our glazing service provides a substantial improvement to your home’s energy efficiency.
This means your heating system operates far less to keep a comfortable temperature, which directly results in lower energy bills for you!
Noise reduction
The reduction of noise is another benefit that homeowners tend to notice almost immediately.
If your house sits on a main road or close to a major junction, double glazed sash windows will minimise noise transmission significantly.
Sash and case windows in Scotland’s conservation areas and listed buildings
Scotland’s architecture is magnificent, carrying with it a deeply fascinating historical legacy.
Conservation areas safeguard local character, and sash and case windows make up a vital part of that heritage. Preserve your building’s character through specialist timber window restoration by Woodfellas.
If your property lies within these designated areas, or if it holds listed building status, the regulations surrounding window replacement are specific and must be clearly understood before you arrange any work.
We have completed work on conservation area properties for more than twenty years.
We understand what the council demands, how to manage the approval process, and how to restore or replace windows in a manner that meets those requirements without unnecessary delays or revisions.
For a team with expertise in listed buildings and conservation area projects is equalled only by their deep knowledge of the windows themselves, reach out today to arrange a complimentary site visit and written quotation.
Sash and case window faults we fix in Kilwinning
Sash failing to remain in the raised position
Changing faulty sash cords is the repair our experienced team performs most often on sash and case windows, and provided the window is generally in good condition, it is a perfectly simple task for our experienced professionals.
Draughts and rattling
The seal between the sash and the frame has deteriorated or was simply never installed in the first place. A sash and case window afflicted by draughts will also tend to rattle when exposed to wind, owing to the same gap.
Draught-proofing done as part of a service call helps address all issues in a single visit.
Rotten bottom rail
The lower rail of the lower sash is the most exposed part of a sash and case window!
Where the decay is confined to a portion of the rail, the damaged timber is carefully removed and new sections are inserted using exactly matched material.
The rest of the original window remains completely undisturbed.
Window stuck shut by paint
Decades of paint layered on the sash in an effort to shield it from Scotland’s relentlessly wet weather can cause it to become tightly sealed against the frame.
We free the sash, thoroughly clean every surface, make any necessary adjustments to the fit, and restore the mechanism to proper working order!
The cords and sheaves are checked during the process, saving you from many repair jobs down the line!
Single glazing
Original single-glazed panes are especially inefficient at retaining warmth and offer very little resistance to the intrusion of outside street noise. Our upgrade to double glazing maintains the visible profile of your existing window frames completely.
Sash and case windows Kilwinning FAQs
Is it better to refurbish sash and case windows or replace them?
Whether refurbishment or replacement is the appropriate approach depends entirely upon the existing condition of the window itself. Where the box frame remains structurally sound and the sashes retain their integrity, refurbishment represents a wholly sensible and rewarding decision, allowing the window to perform with renewed efficiency whilst preserving its original character. However, where the frame has suffered significant deterioration or the timber has decayed beyond the point of viable repair, replacement becomes the more suitable and appropriate course of action.
Can sash and case windows take double glazing?
Yes. We use slim profile sealed units that sit within the existing glazing rebate without having to widen the sash or alter the glazing bar pattern. From the outside, the window looks the same to the original.
Get a free quote for sash and case windows in Kilwinning
Should you need a sash repair, restoration, or full replacement in Kilwinning, Woodfellas has the expertise to manage every aspect with attention.
Give our helpful team a ring today and we will help you determine the most suitable option for every window in your home. Every quote we offer is completely free, supplied in writing, and carries absolutely no obligation whatsoever. Should you choose to move forward, we will set up everything around your schedule.
Every window and door is made right here in our very own workshop using time-honoured techniques and fitted by our own experienced joiners throughout Scotland.
Contact us today by phoning 07920 057592 or by filling in the form on our contact page, and we will get back to you within 24 hours.