Timber sash and case windows grace any home with lasting charm. Yet as the years pass, these elegant windows inevitably need a little extra care and attention.
Over a period of time, sash cords snap, draught seals deteriorate, and bottom rails start to rot through prolonged neglect. The window then rattles, sticks, and ultimately fails to close properly.
Woodfellas are specialists in timber sash and case windows, serving Scottish homes across Parkside from our workshop for more than two decades.
When a window is beyond repair, we provide restoration, fixing, and also the crafting of bespoke replacements.
Call us on 07920 057592 or reach us via our contact page to arrange a free visit and written quote.
What is a timber sash and case window
The title explains exactly how it works.
The sash refers to the sliding panel of glass, whilst the case is the hollow box frame that is constructed within the wall surrounding the window opening.
Inside every case are 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.
The lower sash rises as the counterweights descend on the opposite side, and after being released, they keep the sash securely in place.
Whilst casement windows open outwards on hinges, sash and case windows work by sliding vertically.
Both sashes operate independently of one another, allowing you to open the window from the top, the bottom, or indeed both simultaneously. This offers 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 perfectly, you hardly give it a second thought!
When the cords break, as they often do with years of use, the sash drops and stays stuck or becomes tricky to operate.
That is precisely where Woodfellas can make all the difference.
Timber sash window services and refurbishment
Not every classic sash window requires an identical solution.
Our sash windows Parkside team carefully hears to grasp your window’s requirements before advising whether repair or full refurbishment is the most suitable path forward for you.
Window draught-proofing
A full window overhaul is the smart move when the existing frame is structurally solid yet simply not delivering the goods!
Our expert craftsmen use traditional joinery techniques ideally suited to period windows, upgrading your glazing and installing comprehensive draught-proofing throughout your home.
A carefully renovated sash and case window in your Parkside home ought to seem as though it was always perfectly and readily meant to be there.
Easy to open, quiet in the frame and warm throughout the room. That is what we are striving for each and every time!
Sash cord and weight replacement
The replacing of sash cords is the most frequently performed repair in our day-to-day work.
When the cords snap, the weights remain idle within the case with not any connection to the sash whatsoever.
We access the pocket piece, take out the weights, install fresh sash cords, and position the pulleys accurately.
Our team will carefully evaluate the overall condition of the entire window during every visit, ensuring that nothing is ever missed.
Timber repairs
Bottom rails and sills endure the toughest of Parkside’s weather conditions.
Where the rot is localised to a particular section of the rail, we remove carefully the affected timber and fit new sections using carefully matched traditional wood. The repair blends seamlessly with the surrounding timber, while the remainder of the original window remains completely intact.
We strongly believe to the belief that there is simply no reason to sacrifice 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 has reached the point where repair is no longer a economical option, we produce brand new sash windows to your specific requirements within our workshop and fit them at your property.
Every new window is precision crafted and made to measure in hardwood or treated pine. We meticulously match the profile, proportions, and glazing bar pattern of the original.
As timber window manufacturers based in Parkside, we provide and fit new sash and case windows throughout the region, utilising premium materials and traditional craftsmanship techniques.
Our sash and case window range covers all the way from a single replacement sash to a complete new window installation for a listed building.
Double glazing and enhanced security hardware are provided as standard features.
Double glazed sash windows in Parkside
Improve your home and daily comfort with 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 entirely without modification.
From the outside, the timber window appears the same to the original.
Here is why property owners across Parkside are selecting double glazing for their traditional sash and case windows.
Energy efficiency
Our glazing service delivers a significant improvement to energy efficiency.
This means your heating system works much less to keep a comfortable temperature, which directly results in lower energy bills for you!
Noise reduction
The reduction of noise is one more advantage that homeowners often notice nearly immediately.
Living on a heavily trafficked road or near a major junction, double glazed sash windows provide a noticeable decrease in the level of noise that passes through.
Sash and case windows in Scotland’s conservation areas and listed buildings
Scotland’s architectural landscape is as breathtaking as it is historically profound.
Timber sash and case windows are a defining feature of conservation area heritage, and maintaining them matters enormously! Why protect the soul of your building with specialist timber window restoration from Woodfellas?
If your property lies within these designated areas, or if it holds listed building status, the regulations surrounding window replacement are stricter and must be clearly understood before you organise any work.
We have been working on properties located within conservation areas for over twenty years.
We understand what the council requires, how to handle the approval process, and how to restore or replace windows in a manner that satisfies those requirements without unnecessary delays or revisions.
For a team that understands listed buildings and conservation area work just as closely as they understand the windows themselves, get in touch today to book a complimentary site visit and written quotation.
Sash and case window faults we fix in Parkside
The sash dropping down and not staying up
When it comes to sash and case repairs, changing a broken sash cord is the task we encounter most frequently, and if the window itself is in good condition, it is a quite straightforward job for our skilled 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 allows in draughts will also often rattle in the wind due to the same gap.
Incorporating draught-proofing during a scheduled service appointment addresses all concerns thoroughly and simultaneously.
Rotten bottom rail
The bottom rail of the lower sash is the most vulnerable part of a sash and case window.
Where the decay is restricted to a particular section of the rail, the affected timber is carefully removed and substituted by new sections, jointed seamlessly using carefully matched material.
The remainder of the original window remains completely untouched.
Window stuck shut by paint
Years of accumulated paint applied to safeguard the sash against Scotland’s damp climate can cause it to bond securely to the frame.
We free the sash, clean all surfaces, adjust the fit as needed, and restore the mechanism to full working order.
The cords and pulleys are checked at every stage, spare you from having to undertake several repair jobs.
Single glazing
Original single glazed panes lose heat quickly and permit street noise to come through directly. We fit double glazing while keeping unchanged the visible profile of your window at all!
Sash and case windows Parkside 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. If the box frame remains sound and the sashes are structurally intact, refurbishment presents itself as a thoroughly sensible choice, providing a window that performs extremely well whilst preserving every last trace of its original character. However, if 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?
Yes! We use slim profile sealed units that sit neatly within the existing glazing rebate without widening the sash or altering the glazing bar pattern. From the outside the window looks absolutely identical to the original.
Get a free quote for sash and case windows in Parkside
Woodfellas handles every sash repair, restoration, or replacement requirement in Parkside.
Give our friendly team a call today and we will help you find the right solution for every window in your home. Every quote is free of charge, given in writing, and carries absolutely no obligation whatsoever. If you choose to move ahead, we will work completely around your schedule!
Every window and door is crafted in our own workshop, using traditional techniques, and installed by our own skilled joiners across Scotland.
Reach out to us today by phoning 07920 057592 or by filling in the form on our contact page, and we will get back to you within 24 hours.