Timber sash and case windows enhance any home. Over time, however, these remarkable windows require a degree of extra care and attention.
Sash cords break under many years of strain, draught seals deteriorate through prolonged neglect, and bottom rails fall victim to rot where maintenance has been overlooked. The window begins to rattle, then stiffens, and ultimately is unable to close as it should.
Woodfellas are experienced specialists in timber sash and case windows, serving Scottish homes throughout Milngavie from our workshop for more than two decades.
When a window is irreparable, we repair, and even make bespoke replacement units to measure.
Ring us on 07920 057592 or get in touch via our contact page to book your free visit and written quote!
What is a timber sash and case window
The heading indicates the purpose.
The sash refers to the moveable panel of glass, whilst the case is the empty box frame that is constructed within the wall around the window opening.
Inside each case are placed two weights, one serving an upper sash and one serving the lower. They are suspended on sash cords that pass over pulley wheels fitted into the top of the frame.
The lower sash moves up as the weights drop smoothly on the opposite side, and once released, they hold the sash perfectly in place.
Whilst casement windows swing open outward on hinges, sash and case windows operate by moving vertically instead.
Both sashes operate independently, allowing you to open the window from the top, the bottom, or indeed both simultaneously. This provides your home with excellent ventilation control, entirely without a panel swinging inward into the room or outward towards the street.
When the mechanism is working correctly, you scarcely detect it in the least.
When the cords snap, as they so frequently do after years of reliable service, the sash falls and remains persistently in place or becomes increasingly difficult to operate.
That is exactly where Woodfellas make their their entrance.
Timber sash window services and refurbishment
Not every classic sash window requires an exact solution.
Our Milngavie sash window team carefully evaluates your window requirements to determine whether repairs or refurbishment is the right solution for you.
Window draught-proofing
Full window refurbishment works best when the original frame is structurally sound but no longer performing well.
Our skilled craftsmen use traditional joinery techniques perfectly suited to period windows, improving your glazing and installing comprehensive draught-proofing throughout your home.
A sympathetically renovated sash and case window in your Milngavie home is likely to feel as though it was always perfectly and readily intended to be there.
Every fit we carry out is shaped by the goal of easy functioning, quiet installation and a pleasant ambience within the area.
Sash cord and weight replacement
Sash cord replacement remains our most frequently performed repair.
When the cords break, the weights remain resting uselessly inside the casing with nothing to connect them to the sash.
We open the pocket panel, remove the existing weights, replace with fresh sash cords, and ensure the pulleys are properly aligned and adjusted.
Our team will consistently inspect the full condition of your window while onsite, so completely nothing gets missed!
Timber repairs
Bottom rails and sills bear the full force of Milngavie’s harsh weather climate.
Where when 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 blends seamlessly with the surrounding wood, whilst the remainder of the original window is preserved fully intact.
We think there is no reason to sacrifice a structurally sound window over a fault that affects only part of it.
Supplying and fitting bespoke sash windows
When a window has got to the point where repair is not longer a sound investment, we craft brand new sash windows to your precise specifications within our workshop, then supply and install them directly at your property.
Every single replacement window is carefully crafted and made to measure in either hardwood or treated pine. We make serious effort to replicate the profile, proportions and glazing bar pattern of your original windows!
As timber window manufacturers proudly based in Milngavie, we provide and fit brand new sash and case windows across the region, combining high quality materials with time honoured traditional techniques!
Our collection of sash and case windows covers 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 provided as standard features.
Double glazed sash windows in Milngavie
Enhance your home and everyday living experience with stunning double glazed sash and case windows!
Our units are slimline sealed units that fit neatly within the original glazing rebate, requiring no alteration to the sash profile or the glazing bar pattern.
From the exterior, the timber window appears identical to the original!
Here is the reason so many property owners across Milngavie are deciding to improve their traditional sash and case windows with double glazing.
Energy efficiency
Our glazing service delivers a noticeable improvement to your home’s efficiency.
This means reduced energy bills as your heating system operates less to keep a comfortable temperature in your home.
Noise reduction
Sound attenuation is a further advantage that homeowners notice almost immediately.
Residing on a busy street or close to a busy intersection, double glazed sash windows help to reduce noise transmission substantially.
Sash and case windows in Scotland’s conservation areas and listed buildings
Scotland’s architectural landscape is both breathtaking and rich in history.
Timber sash and case windows are a defining feature of conservation area heritage, and preserving them is hugely important! Why not protect the soul of your building with specialist timber window restoration from Woodfellas?
If your property is located within one of these locations, or is a listed building, specific rules apply to window replacement and must be understood before any work is commissioned.
Our expertise working on properties within conservation areas spans more than twenty years.
We are aware of what the council requires, how to handle the approval process, and how to replace windows in a way that meets every requirement without unnecessary delays or complications.
For a team that understands listed buildings and conservation area work just as intimately as they understand the windows themselves, reach out today to arrange a complimentary site visit and written quotation.
Sash and case window faults we fix in Milngavie
The sash failing to remain in the raised position
A broken sash cord is the most common repair we undertake on sash and case windows, and provided that the window itself remains in good condition, it is a very straightforward task for our skilled team.
Draughts and rattling
The air seal between the sash and frame has broken down or was never installed. A draughty sash and case window will also rattle in the wind due to the same gap.
Draught proofing as part of a service sorts solve all problems at once.
Rotten bottom rail
The lower rail of the lower sash is the most exposed component of a sash and case window.
Where rot is confined to part of the rail, we remove the damaged timber and splice in new sections using matched material.
The remainder of the original window remains completely undisturbed.
Window stuck shut by paint
Years of using paint to safeguard the sash against Scotland’s damp climate can cause it to become firmly attached to the frame.
We release the sash, thoroughly clean every surface, make any necessary adjustments to the fit, and return the mechanism to proper working order!
The cords with pulleys are thoroughly inspected during the work, sparing you from many repair visits later on.
Single glazing
Original single-glazed panes lose heat quickly and offer little resistance to external noise. We install double glazing whilst retaining the visible profile of the window entirely.
Sash and case windows Milngavie FAQs
Is it better to refurbish sash and case windows or replace them?
Whether refurbishment or replacement is the right approach depends completely 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 slimline sealed units that fit into the existing glazing rebate without widening the sash or altering the glazing bar pattern. From the outside, the window looks identical to the original.
Get a free quote for sash and case windows in Milngavie
Woodfellas takes care of every sash repair, restoration, or replacement requirement in Milngavie.
Give our brilliant team a call today and we will assist you in finding the perfect solution for every window in your home. Every quote is completely free, given in writing, and is under no obligation whatsoever. If you choose to move forward, we will work 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.
Reach out to us today by phoning 07920 057592 or by completing the form on our contact page, and we will get back to you within 24 hours.