Timber sash and case windows are a beautiful feature in any home, although as the years go by, these remarkable windows need a little additional care and attention.
Sash cords snap, the draught seal deteriorates, and the bottom rails begin to rot through years of neglect. The window shakes, then sticks, then eventually fails to close properly.
Woodfellas has delivered professional timber sash and case window services to Scottish homes across New Stevenston for more than two decades, all from our specialist workshop.
When a window is beyond saving, we rejuvenate, and even create fully custom replacements to order.
Call us on 07920 057592 or get in touch via our contact form to arrange your free visit and written quote!
What is a timber sash and case window
The heading explains you precisely how it functions.
The sash is the moveable glass panel. The case is the hollow box frame built within the wall around the window opening.
Nestled 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.
Lift the lower sash and the weights fall on the opposite side. Release it and they hold the sash in place.
Whilst casement windows swing outward on hinges, sash and case windows glide smoothly in a vertical direction!
With both sashes operating independently of one another, you have the ability to open from the top, the bottom, or indeed both simultaneously. This gives your home outstanding ventilation control, all without any panel swinging inward into the room or outward toward the street.
When the mechanism is operating properly, you scarcely observe it in the least.
When the cords snap, as they so frequently do after years of reliable service, the sash drops and remains stubbornly in place or becomes increasingly difficult to operate.
That is precisely where Woodfellas make the difference.
Timber sash window services and refurbishment
Not every traditional sash window needs an exact solution.
Our sash windows team in New Stevenston genuinely takes the time to get to grips with exactly what your windows need, so they can recommend whether repair or refurbishment is the best route for you!
Window draught-proofing
A full window refurbishment is an appropriate choice when the existing window remains structurally intact yet is failing to perform as it should.
Our experienced craftsmen employ joinery techniques sympathetic to traditional windows, improving your glazing and installing comprehensive draught-proofing throughout your premises.
A restored sash and case window in your New Stevenston property should seem as though it was always meant to be there.
Every fit we undertake is guided by one simple ambition: effortless operation, quiet fitting, and a truly warm presence within the space.
Sash cord and weight replacement
Sash cord replacement is the most commonly completed repair we carry out.
When the cords break, the weights remain inactive within the box, no more linked to the sash in any manner.
We open the pocket piece, remove the weights, attach new sash cords, and position the pulleys accurately.
Our staff will always assess the overall condition of the window during the visit, ensuring that nothing is ever overlooked.
Timber repairs
The bottom rails and sills bear the full force of New Stevenston’s harsh weather conditions.
Where rot is confined to part of the rail, we remove the damaged timber and splice in new sections using matched traditional timber. The repair integrates seamlessly with the surrounding wood, leaving the rest of the original window fully intact.
We strongly believe to the belief that there is simply no reason to replace a window that remains structurally sound just because one portion of it has developed an issue.
Supplying and fitting bespoke sash windows
When a window is past economical repair, we make new sash windows to your exact specifications in our workshop and fit them at your property.
Every replacement window is carefully crafted and custom made in hardwood or treated pine. We make every effort to recreate the profile, proportions, and glazing bar pattern of the original window.
As manufacturers of timber windows firmly rooted in New Stevenston, we craft and install new sash and case windows throughout the region, honouring traditional techniques and sourcing only the best quality materials.
Our range of sash and case windows covers everything from a single replacement sash through to a complete set of new windows for a listed building.
Double glazing and enhanced security hardware are included as standard features.
Double glazed sash windows in New Stevenston
Enhance both the aesthetic appeal and everyday comfort of your home with the classic elegance of double glazed sash and case windows.
Our units remain slim-line profile sealed units that sit neatly within the original glazing rebate without altering the sash profile or the glazing bar pattern.
From the exterior, the timber window appears identical to the original.
Find out why homeowners across New Stevenston are choosing double glazing upgrades for their traditional sash and case windows!
Energy efficiency
Our glazing service delivers significant energy-efficient gains.
This means your heating system operates much less to keep a comfortable temperature, which directly results in lower energy bills for you!
Noise reduction
Noise reduction is an additional benefit homeowners notice almost immediately!
If your property sits on a busy road or near a major junction, double glazed sash windows will cut 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.
The character of conservation areas is something worth preserving with great care, and sash and case windows form a meaningful part of that architectural identity. Protect the integrity of your property through expert timber window restoration carried out by Woodfellas.
If your property falls within one of these designated areas, or if it has listed building status, the regulations governing window replacement are precise and must be understood before you go ahead with work of any kind.
For more than twenty years, we have been working on properties located in conservation areas.
We are familiar with council expectations, can navigate the consent process, and replace windows to meet requirements without unnecessary delays.
Reach out now 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 deep knowledge of the windows themselves.
Sash and case window faults we fix in New Stevenston
The sash not staying in the raised position
When it comes to sash and case repairs, changing a broken sash cord is the job we encounter most frequently, and provided the window itself is in good condition, it is a quite straightforward job for our experienced team.
Draughts and rattling
The draught seal between the sash and the frame has deteriorated or was never installed in the first place. A sash and case window that lets in draughts will also often rattle in the wind due to that very same gap.
Draught proofing as part of a service helps solve all problems at once.
Rotten bottom rail
The bottom rail of the lower sash represents the most exposed component of a sash and case window.
Where the decay is limited to a particular section of the rail, we carefully remove the compromised timber and splice fresh, perfectly matched material seamlessly into its place.
The remainder of the original window remains completely undisturbed.
Window stuck shut by paint
Years of paint applied to the sash to shield it from Scotland’s damp climate can cause it to become stuck to the frame.
We release the sash from its binding, thoroughly clean every surface, refine the fit wherever, and return the mechanism to smooth, proper working order once more.
The cords and pulleys are thoroughly inspected throughout the work, sparing you from dealing with many repair jobs down the line.
Single glazing
Original single-glazed panes lose their warmth with remarkable ease and provide little resistance to the clamour of the street beyond. We swap them out with double glazing whilst preserving every detail of the window’s outward appearance completely intact.
Sash and case windows New Stevenston FAQs
Is it better to refurbish sash and case windows or replace them?
It largely comes down to the condition of the existing window structure. Where the box frame remains sound and the sashes retain their structural integrity, refurbishment represents an ideal course of action. You preserve a window that performs admirably whilst retaining its original character entirely. However, where the frame has suffered considerable deterioration or the timber has rotted beyond any reasonable repair, replacement becomes the more practical and sensible route forward.
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 neatly 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 New Stevenston
Woodfellas takes care of every sash repair, restoration, or replacement need in New Stevenston.
Get in touch to our helpful team today and we will assist you in finding the ideal solution for every window in your home. Every quote we offer is complimentary, written, and comes with completely no obligation whatsoever. Should you choose to go ahead, we will organise everything around your schedule.
Every window is crafted right here in our very own workshop using traditional techniques and fitted by our own skilled joiners throughout Scotland.
Reach out us today by phoning 07920 057592 or simply fill in the form on our contact page and we will get back to you within 24 hours.