Wooden sash and case windows adorn many a property. With time, however, these distinctive windows will require a little extra care and maintenance.
Sash cords break, the draught seal deteriorates, and the bottom rails start to rot through years of neglect. The window rattles, then sticks, then ultimately fails to close properly.
Woodfellas has been delivering specialist timber sash and case window services to Scottish homes throughout Largs for more than two decades, all from our specialist workshop.
When restoring and repairs fall short, we craft entirely bespoke replacements, fashioning a new piece from the very essence of what once was.
Reach out to us on 07920 057592 or via our contact page to arrange a free visit and written quotation.
What is a timber sash and case window
The title shows the function.
The sash refers to the sliding panel of glass itself, whilst the case is the empty box frame that is built within the wall surrounding the window opening.
Housed within each case are two weights, one for the upper sash and one to the lower, both suspended from sash cords that pass over pulley wheels positioned at the top of the frame.
Raise the lower sash and the weights fall down on the opposite side. Let go of it and they hold the sash perfectly in place!
While casement windows swing outward on hinges, sash and case windows glide gracefully in a upward and downward direction.
Both sashes glide independently of one another, meaning you can open them from the top, the bottom, or even both at once. Your home enjoys superb ventilation control without any panel swinging inward into the room or outward towards the street.
When the mechanism is working correctly, you scarcely observe it whatsoever.
When the cords break, as they so frequently do after years of reliable service, the sash falls and remains stubbornly in place or becomes increasingly difficult to operate.
That is exactly where Woodfellas make their their entrance.
Timber sash window services and refurbishment
Each traditional sash window requires its own solution.
Our sash windows Largs team closely hears to understand your window’s requirements before advising whether repair or full refurbishment is the best-suited path forward for you.
Window draught-proofing
When a window remains structurally intact yet fails to deliver on performance, a complete renovation becomes the most sensible and most worthwhile course of action.
Using joinery methods that complement traditional windows, our experienced craftsmen are able to improve your glazing and install draught-proofing throughout your property.
A sensitively restored sash and case window in your Largs home should seem as though it could never have been anything other than perfectly as it is.
Easy to operate, quiet within its frame, and inviting in the space it inhabits. This is the standard we strive towards with every single installation.
Sash cord and weight replacement
Sash cord replacement remains the most frequently undertaken repair within our service offering.
When the cords break, the weights remain inactive within the box, no longer linked to the sash in any manner.
We reach the pocket piece, remove the weights, fit fresh sash cords, and set the pulleys accurately.
Whilst undertaking the work, our team will always take the time to thoroughly check the full state of the window, so that nothing is ever overlooked.
Timber repairs
Lower rail sections and sills bear the impact of Largs’s unforgiving climate.
Where the decay remains localised to a portion of the rail, the damaged timber is carefully taken out and replaced by splicing in new sections of matched traditional timber. The repair integrates seamlessly with the surrounding wood, whilst the remainder of the original window is preserved entirely intact.
We firmly believe there is no reason to sacrifice a window that remains perfectly sound simply because an issue affects only a portion of it.
Supplying and fitting bespoke sash windows
When a window has reached the point where repair is no longer a sound investment, we make brand new sash windows to your precise specifications within our workshop, then provide and fit them directly at your premises.
Every replacement window is carefully and skilfully crafted to your exact measurements in either hardwood or treated pine. We take great care to faithfully reproduce the profile, proportions, and glazing bar pattern of the original window.
As timber window manufacturers proudly based in Largs, 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 caters for everything from one single replacement sash right through to a full set of brand new windows for a listed building!
Double glazing and enhanced security hardware are included as standard.
Double glazed sash windows in Largs
Transform your home and elevate your day-to-day living experience with the timeless elegance of double glazed sash and case windows.
Our units feature a slim-profile sealed design that fits neatly within the original glazing rebate, leaving the sash profile and glazing bar pattern completely unchanged.
From the outside, the timber window appears identical to the original.
Here is the reason so many property owners across Largs are choosing to improve their traditional sash and case windows with double glazing.
Energy efficiency
Our glazing service provides a significant improvement to energy efficiency.
This means your heating system operates far less to keep a cosy temperature, which directly results in reduced energy bills for you!
Noise reduction
Sound dampening is another advantage property owners notice fast.
If your home is located on a bustling road or close to a major junction, double glazed sash windows cut down on noise transmission significantly!
Sash and case windows in Scotland’s conservation areas and listed buildings
Scotland’s architecture is as breathtaking as it is historically significant.
Conservation areas safeguard local character, and sash and case windows make up a vital part of that heritage. Maintain your building’s character through specialist timber window restoration by Woodfellas.
If your property falls within one of these designated areas, or if it holds listed building status, the regulations governing window replacement are specific and must be understood before you proceed with work of any kind.
For more than twenty years, we have worked on properties located in conservation areas.
We are familiar with council expectations, can navigate the consent process, and restore windows to satisfy requirements without unnecessary delays.
Reach out now 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 Largs
Sash slipping down and refusing to stay up
Replacing broken sash cords is the repair our experienced team undertakes most often on sash and case windows, and where the window itself remains in good condition, it is a wonderfully simple task for our professional craftspeople.
Draughts and rattling
The draught seal between the sash and the frame has worn away or was never installed in the initial place. A sash and case window that admits draughts will also often rattle in the wind due to the same gap.
With draught-proofing included as part of a service package helps address all concerns in one go.
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 take out the damaged timber and insert new sections using matching material.
The rest of the original window remains entirely undisturbed.
Window stuck shut by paint
Years of paint applied to the sash to protect it from Scotland’s damp climate can make it become stuck to the frame.
We free the sash, carefully clean every surface, carry out any necessary adjustments to the fit, and restore the mechanism to full working order!
The cords and pulleys are inspected throughout the process, saving you from having to carry out several repair jobs.
Single glazing
Original single glazed panes lose heat rapidly and permit street noise to come through directly. We fit double glazing without altering the visible profile of your window in any way!
Sash and case windows Largs FAQs
Is it better to refurbish sash and case windows or replace them?
Whether refurbishment or replacement is the right path forward depends entirely upon the condition of the existing window structure. When the box frame remains sound and the sashes are structurally intact, refurbishment presents itself as a very sensible choice, providing a window that performs beautifully whilst preserving every last trace of its original character. However, when the frame has deteriorated severely or the timber has rotted beyond any hope of repair, replacement becomes the much more practical and logical course of action.
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 broaden the sash or change the glazing bar pattern.
Get a free quote for sash and case windows in Largs
Whatever your sash window needs may be in Largs, from restoration and repair through to complete replacement, Woodfellas has the expertise to handle everything.
Give our approachable team a ring today and we will help you work out the very best option for every window in your home. Every quote we supply is free of charge, supplied in writing, and carries absolutely no obligation whatsoever. Should you choose to move forward, we will organise everything around your schedule.
Every window and door is crafted in our own workshop using time-honoured methods and installed by our own joiners throughout Scotland.
Call us now on 07920 057592 or fill in the form on our contact page and we will respond within 24 hours!