Timber sash and case windows grace any home. With time, however, these remarkable windows require a degree of additional care and attention.
The sash cords snap under many years of strain, draught seals deteriorate through prolonged neglect, and bottom rails succumb to rot where maintenance has been overlooked. The window starts rattling, then becomes stiff, and ultimately fails to close as it should.
Woodfellas are experts in timber sash and case windows, supporting Scottish homes across Moodiesburn from our workshop for more than two decades.
We restore and also craft fully bespoke replacements when a window is beyond saving!
Reach out to us on 07920 057592 or get in touch with us via our contact page to book a free visit and written quotation.
What is a timber sash and case window
The title explains you precisely how it works.
The sash is the moveable glass panel. The case is the hollow box frame built within the wall surrounding the window opening.
Inside every case sit two weights, one designated for the upper sash and another for the lower. These weights are suspended on sash cords that run over pulley wheels positioned at the top of the frame.
Raise the lower sash and the counterweights drop on the opposite side, releasing it allowing them to hold the sash securely in place.
Whilst casement windows swing outward on hinges, sash and case windows operate by moving vertically.
Both sashes glide independently of one another, meaning you can open it from the top, the bottom, or indeed both at once. Your home benefits from superb ventilation control without any panel swinging inward into the room or outward towards the street.
When the mechanism is working as it should, you hardly give it a second thought.
When the cords snap, as they invariably do after years of regular use, the sash falls and stays in that lowered position or becomes increasingly difficult to use.
That’s where Woodfellas comes in.
Timber sash window services and refurbishment
Not every traditional sash window calls for an the same solution.
Our Moodiesburn sash window team carefully assesses your window requirements to determine whether repairs or refurbishment is the right solution for you.
Window draught-proofing
Full window refurbishment works most effectively when the original frame is structurally sound but no longer performing properly.
Our experienced joiners can upgrade your glazing and install draught-proofing throughout with traditional joinery methods well suited to traditional windows!
A carefully restored sash and case window in your Moodiesburn property should seem as though it has always been exactly as it was meant to be.
Effortless to operate, silent within the frame, and welcoming in the space. That is the standard we aim towards on every instance.
Sash cord and weight replacement
Sash cord replacement remains our most frequently undertaken repair within the services we offer.
When the cords break, the weights remain idle inside the case with no link to the sash.
We access the pocket piece, retrieve the weights, install fresh sash cords, and align the pulleys with accuracy.
Our team will carefully assess the overall condition of the entire window during each visit, making sure that nothing is ever overlooked.
Timber repairs
Lower rail sections and sills bear the force of Moodiesburn’s unforgiving climate.
Where the rot is limited to just one section of the rail, we carefully take out the damaged timber and insert fresh new sections using well-matched traditional wood. The repair blends seamlessly with the surrounding timber and the rest of the original window remains fully intact!
We strongly believe there is no reason to sacrifice a window that remains sound simply because an issue affects only a section of it.
Supplying and fitting bespoke sash windows
When a window is beyond cost-effective repair, we craft brand new sash windows to your exact specifications right in our workshop and supply, then fit them at your home!
Every replacement window is skilfully crafted and made to measure in hardwood or treated pine. We make every effort to match the profile, proportions, and glazing bar pattern of the original window.
Based in Moodiesburn, we make and install new sash and case windows across the region using high-quality materials and traditional techniques.
Our range of sash and case windows encompasses everything from one single replacement sash all the way to a complete set of new windows for a listed building.
Double glazing and enhanced security hardware are included as part of the standard package!
Double glazed sash windows in Moodiesburn
Enhance both the aesthetic appeal and day-to-day comfort of your home with the timeless elegance of double glazed sash and case windows.
Our units feature a slim 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 why so many property owners throughout Moodiesburn are deciding to upgrade their traditional sash and case windows with double glazing.
Energy efficiency
Our glazing service gives your energy efficiency a serious boost!
This translates straight away into reduced energy bills, as your heating system no longer needs to labour as intensely to keep a warm and comfortable temperature across your home.
Noise reduction
Sound dampening is an additional advantage property owners notice quickly.
If your house sits on a busy road or near a major junction, double glazed sash windows will reduce noise transmission substantially.
Sash and case windows in Scotland’s conservation areas and listed buildings
Scotland’s architectural landscape is as breathtaking as it is rich in history.
Timber sash and case windows are a distinctive feature of conservation area heritage, and maintaining them is hugely important! Why not protect the soul of your building with specialist timber window restoration from 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 any work.
For over twenty years, we have been working on properties located in conservation areas.
We know precisely what the council needs, how to navigate the consent process with assurance, and how to repair or replace windows in a manner that satisfies every requirement without unnecessary delays or repeated correspondence.
For a team that truly understands listed buildings and conservation area work just as well as they know the windows themselves, get in touch today for a free site visit and written quote.
Sash and case window faults we fix in Moodiesburn
Sash not holding its position when raised
Changing faulty sash cords is the repair our professional team performs most often on sash and case windows, and provided the window is otherwise in good condition, it is a perfectly straightforward task for our skilled professionals.
Draughts and rattling
The weatherstripping seal between the sash and the frame has degraded or was not installed at all in the first instance. A sash and case window afflicted by draughts will likewise tend to rattle when exposed to the wind, owing to that very same gap.
Having draught-proofing dealt with as part of a full service visit helps sort out every issue in a single , pleasing sweep.
Rotten bottom rail
The lowest rail of the bottom sash is the weakest component of a sash and case window.
Where the rot is limited to a specific section of the rail, we take out the damaged timber and insert new sections using matching material.
The remainder of the original window remains completely undisturbed.
Window stuck shut by paint
A build-up of paint applied to shield the sash from Scotland’s harsh damp climate can cause it to bind tightly to the frame.
We free the sash from its binding, carefully clean every surface, adjust the fit required, and restore the mechanism to smooth and proper working order once again.
The cords and pulleys are thoroughly inspected throughout the process, sparing you from several repair jobs down the line.
Single glazing
Original single-glazed panes are particularly inefficient at retaining warmth and provide very little resistance to the intrusion of external street noise. Our upgrade to double glazing preserves the visible profile of your existing window frames entirely.
Sash and case windows Moodiesburn FAQs
Is it better to refurbish sash and case windows or replace them?
So what’s the right answer? It really comes down to the condition of the window itself! If the box frame is solid and the sashes are structurally sound, refurbishment is certainly worth considering. You get excellent performance without sacrificing any of the original character. But if the frame has seriously deteriorated or the timber has rotted beyond saving, replacement is frankly the more sensible and practical option.
Can sash and case windows take double glazing?
Yes. We use slim profile sealed units that fit neatly within the existing glazing rebate, requiring no alteration to the sash width or glazing bar arrangement. Viewed from the exterior, the window keeps the appearance of the original.
Get a free quote for sash and case windows in Moodiesburn
Whatever your sash window needs may be in Moodiesburn, whether repair, restoring, or full replacement, Woodfellas is well equipped to help.
Reach out to our friendly team today and we will help you determine the ideal solution for every window in your home. Every quote we offer is free, written, and comes with completely no obligation whatsoever. Should you choose to go ahead, we will arrange everything around your schedule.
Every window is crafted within our own workshop using time-honoured methods and fitted by our own joiners throughout Scotland.
Get in touch today by calling 07920 057592 or by completing the form found on our contact page, and a member of our team will respond to you within 24 hours.