Timber sash and case windows can truly change any home. But over time, these wonderful windows will need a little extra attention and attention!
Sash cords snap and draught seals degrade while bottom rails start to rot through years of neglect. The window shakes first, then catches, then simply fails to close properly!
Woodfellas have been relied on timber sash and case window specialists serving Scottish homes throughout Mansfield from our workshop for more than 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 heading tells you exactly how it functions.
The sash is the sliding glass panel. The case is the hollow box frame constructed within the wall surrounding 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.
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!
Whilst casement windows swing outward on hinges, sash and case windows move by moving vertically instead of that.
Both sashes operate independently, letting you open from the top, the bottom, or both at once. You have precise ventilation control with no panel swinging inward or outward.
When the mechanism functions correctly, you barely notice it at all.
When the cords break, as they so frequently do after years of faithful service, the sash drops and remains stubbornly in place or becomes progressively difficult to operate.
That is exactly where Woodfellas make their entrance.
Timber sash window services and refurbishment
Not every period sash window calls for the same approach!
Our sash windows team in Mansfield genuinely spends time to understand exactly what your windows need, so they can advise whether repair or refurbishment is the right route for you!
Window draught-proofing
A full window refurbishment is the most logical option when the existing window remains sound yet fails to function to its full potential.
Our professional craftsmen employ joinery techniques sympathetic to traditional windows, upgrading your glazing and adding comprehensive draught-proofing throughout your home.
A refurbished sash and case window in your Mansfield house ought to seem as though it was already exactly as it should be.
Effortless to operate, silent within the frame, and welcoming in the space. That is the standard we strive towards on every instance.
Sash cord and weight replacement
Sash cord replacement is the most frequent repair job we are called out for!
When the cords break, the weights remain sitting uselessly inside the casing with nothing to connect them to the sash.
We access the pocket piece, retrieve the weights, install fresh sash cords, and align the pulleys with precision.
Our staff will always inspect the full state of your window while on site, so absolutely nothing at all gets missed!
Timber repairs
Mansfield’s bottom rails and sills withstand the most severe weather conditions.
Where the decay remains localised to a portion of the rail, the damaged timber is carefully taken out and substituted by inserting new sections of matched traditional timber. The repair blends seamlessly with the surrounding wood, whilst the remainder of the original window is preserved entirely intact.
We believe there is no reason to sacrifice a window that remains in good condition simply because an issue affects only a section of it.
Supplying and fitting bespoke sash windows
When a window is no longer economical to repair, we manufacture new sash windows to your exact specifications in our workshop and supply and install them at your premises.
Every replacement window is expertly crafted and manufactured to the precise measurements of each opening, offered in hardwood or treated pine. We take considerable care to faithfully replicate the profile, proportions, and glazing bar arrangement of the original window.
As wooden window manufacturers situated in Mansfield, we supply and install new sash and case windows across the region, employing premium materials and time-honoured craftsmanship.
Our collection of sash and case windows covers everything from a single replacement sash through to a full set of new windows for a listed building.
Double glazing and enhanced security hardware are provided as default features.
Double glazed sash windows in Mansfield
Transform your property and everyday living experience with beautiful double glazed sash and case windows!
Our slim-profile sealed units are made to sit neatly within the original glazing rebate, preserving the sash profile and glazing bar pattern completely without modification.
From the outside, the timber window looks the same to the original.
Here is the explanation why homeowners throughout Mansfield are choosing to upgrade their traditional sash and case windows with double glazing.
Energy efficiency
Our glazing service offers a remarkable improvement to your home’s efficiency.
This results in reduced energy expenditure, as your heating system need not exert itself as greatly in order to keep a comfortable temperature throughout your home.
Noise reduction
Sound dampening is an additional benefit homeowners notice quickly.
Living on a busy street or near a busy junction, double glazed sash windows help to reduce noise transmission significantly.
Sash and case windows in Scotland’s conservation areas and listed buildings
Scotland’s stunning architecture holds an extraordinary depth of historical heritage within it.
Conservation areas are established to maintain that distinctive character, and sash and case windows form a vital part of it. Safeguard the character of your home with professional timber window restoration carried out by Woodfellas.
Should your property sit within one of these designated areas, or indeed have listed building status, the regulations governing window replacement are detailed and hold significant weight prior to undertaking any works.
For more than twenty years, we have carried out work on properties located in conservation areas.
We understand what the council requires, how to manage the approval process, and how to restore windows in a way that meets every requirement without unnecessary delays or complications.
Reach out today for a free site visit and written quotation from a team whose experience in listed buildings and conservation area projects is matched only by their profound knowledge of the windows themselves.
Sash and case window faults we fix in Mansfield
The sash failing to remain in the raised position
A failed sash cord is the single most frequent repair we undertake on sash and case windows, and as long as the window itself remains in good condition, it is a perfectly straightforward task for our skilled team.
Draughts and rattling
The draught seal between the sash and the frame has either worn away or was not installed in the first place. A sash and case window affected by draughts will also tend to rattle noisily in the wind due to this very gap!
Having draught-proofing dealt with as part of a thorough service visit helps resolve every issue in a one , pleasing sweep.
Rotten bottom rail
The bottom rail of the lower sash is the most highly vulnerable part of a sash and case window.
Where the decay is restricted to a specific portion of the rail, the affected timber is gently taken out and substituted by new sections, joined smoothly using carefully matched material.
The remainder of the original window is left completely undisturbed.
Window stuck shut by paint
Many years of paint layered onto the sash to shield it from Scotland’s persistent wet weather can eventually sealing it firmly 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 fully inspected throughout the process, sparing you from facing many repair jobs later on.
Single glazing
Original single-glazed panes lose heat quickly and offer little resistance to street noise. We fit double glazing whilst retaining the visible profile of the window entirely.
Sash and case windows Mansfield FAQs
Is it better to refurbish sash and case windows or replace them?
Whether refurbishment or replacement is the right way 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 thoroughly 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 far more practical and logical course of action.
Can sash and case windows take double glazing?
From the outside, the window appears entirely unchanged, as our slim profile sealed units are made to sit neatly within the existing glazing rebate without any need to widen the sash or alter the glazing bar pattern.
Get a free quote for sash and case windows in Mansfield
Whatever your sash window needs may be in Mansfield, from repair and restoration through to full replacement, Woodfellas has the experience to take care of everything.
Give our helpful team a ring today and we will help you work out the most suitable option for every window in your home. Every quote we offer is completely free, provided in writing, and carries no obligation whatsoever. Should you choose to move forward, we will arrange everything around your schedule.
Every window and door is crafted in our own workshop using traditional methods and fitted by our own joiners throughout Scotland.
Get in touch today by phoning 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.