Timber sash and case windows grace any household. Over time, however, these remarkable windows require a degree of extra care and attention.
Sash cords break, draught seals deteriorate and bottom rails rot through neglect. The window shakes, jams then does not close properly.
Woodfellas has delivered expert timber sash and case window services to Scottish homes throughout Plains for well over two decades, all from our specialist workshop.
When a window is beyond repair, we offer restoration, fixing, and also the crafting of bespoke replacements.
Contact to us on 07920 057592 or via our website contact page to book a complimentary visit and written quote.
What is a timber sash and case window
The heading explains the purpose.
The sash refers to the moving panel of glass, whilst the case is the empty box frame that is built within the wall surrounding the window opening.
Inside each case are placed two weights, one serving the upper sash and one serving the lower. They are hung on sash cords that run over pulley wheels fitted into the top of the frame.
The lower sash rises as the counterweights descend on the opposite side, and once released, they hold the sash firmly held in place.
Whilst casement windows swing outward on hinges, sash and case windows move gracefully in a vertical direction.
With both sashes working separately of one another, you have the ability to open from the top, the bottom, or even both simultaneously. This gives your home excellent ventilation control, all without any panel swinging inward into the room or outward toward the street.
When the mechanism is operating correctly, you scarcely detect it whatsoever.
When the cords snap, as they often do after years of use, the sash falls and becomes stuck or becomes hard to operate.
That’s precisely where Woodfellas excel!
Timber sash window services and refurbishment
Each traditional sash window requires its individual approach.
Our sash windows team in Plains takes the time to understand the precise requirements of your windows before recommending whether repair or full refurbishment is the most suitable course of action for you.
Window draught-proofing
A full window refurbishment is the most logical course of action when the existing window remains structurally intact yet fails to function to its full potential.
Using carpentry techniques that complement traditional windows, our skilled craftsmen are able to improve your glazing and install draught-proofing throughout your home.
A expertly restored sash and case window in your Plains home ought to seem as though it could never have been anything other than just as it is.
Every setup we carry out is shaped by the aim of effortless functioning, noise-free installation and a pleasant feel within the area.
Sash cord and weight replacement
The replacement of sash cords is the most common repair in our day-to-day work.
When the cords break, the weights remain resting pointlessly inside the casing with nothing to connect them to the sash.
We access the pocket piece, remove the weights, install fresh sash cords, and set the pulleys accurately.
Our team will always inspect the full condition of the window while on site, ensuring nothing goes unnoticed.
Timber repairs
Bottom rails and sills bear the harshest of Plains’s weather conditions.
Where the rot is limited to just one section of the rail, we carefully take out the damaged timber and splice in 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 hold firmly to the belief that there is simply no reason to replace a window that remains structurally sound simply 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 affordable option, we make brand new sash windows to your specific requirements within our workshop and put in them at your property.
Every replacement window is made and made to measure in hardwood or treated pine. We carefully match the profile, proportions, and glazing bar pattern of the original.
As timber window manufacturers proudly based in Plains, we provide and fit brand new sash and case windows throughout the region, combining quality materials with time honoured heritage techniques!
From one replacement sash to a complete suite of new windows for a listed building, our sash and case window range has every requirement covered.
Double glazing and enhanced security hardware are supplied as standard features.
Double glazed sash windows in Plains
Transform your property and elevate your day-to-day living experience with the timeless elegance of double glazed sash and case windows.
Our slim-profile sealed units are designed to fit neatly within the original glazing rebate, leaving the sash profile and glazing bar pattern completely unchanged.
From the outside, the timber window appears the same to the original.
Find out how homeowners throughout Plains are choosing double glazing upgrades for their traditional sash and case windows!
Energy efficiency
Our glazing service provides significant energy-efficient gains.
This means you’ll see a real decrease in your energy bills, since your heating system will not need to work as hard to maintain a comfortable indoor temperature throughout your home.
Noise reduction
Reducing sound is another advantage homeowners notice fast.
Residing on a heavily trafficked road or close to a major junction, double glazed sash windows offer a significant decrease in the amount of noise that passes through.
Sash and case windows in Scotland’s conservation areas and listed buildings
Scotland’s architecture is as breathtaking as it is rooted in centuries of remarkable history.
These areas are established to preserve that distinctive character, and sash and case windows form a vital part of it. Protect the character of your property with expert timber window restoration carried out by Woodfellas.
If your property falls inside 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 work of any kind.
Our experience working on properties within conservation areas covers more than 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 meets those requirements without unnecessary delays or revisions.
For a team that truly understands listed buildings and conservation area work just as well as they understand the windows themselves, reach out today for a complimentary site visit and detailed quote.
Sash and case window faults we fix in Plains
Sash failing to remain in the raised position
Replacing broken sash cords is certainly the commonest sash and case repair our expert team tackles, and when the rest of the window is in good working condition it is a wonderfully simple task for our professional crew!
Draughts and rattling
The seal between the sash and the frame has either degraded beyond use or was just never installed in the first place. That same unrelenting gap responsible for the draughts is equally to blame when the window begins to vibrate fretfully against the wind.
Having draught-proofing included as part of a service package can help address all concerns at once.
Rotten bottom rail
The bottom rail of the lower sash is the most highly vulnerable part of a sash and case window.
Where rot is limited to part of the rail, we cut out the damaged timber and splice in new sections using matched material.
The rest of the original window remains entirely undisturbed.
Window stuck shut by paint
Many years of paint layered onto the sash to protect it from Scotland’s persistent wet weather can end up sealing it firmly to the frame!
We loosen the sash gently, clean and prepare the surfaces thoroughly, carry out any required adjustments to the fit, and return the mechanism to proper working order.
The cords and pulleys are checked during the process, sparing you several repair visits.
Single glazing
Original single-glazed panes are particularly inefficient at retaining warmth and offer very little resistance to the intrusion of outside street noise. Our upgrade to double glazing preserves the visible profile of your existing window frames entirely.
Sash and case windows Plains FAQs
Is it better to refurbish sash and case windows or replace them?
Whether to restore or swap out depends on the window’s existing condition. A sturdy box frame with fully intact sashes makes refurbishment the sensible choice. You retain good performance without compromising original character. Where the frame has severely deteriorated or timber rot is beyond repair, replacement becomes the more suitable solution.
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 Plains
Whatever your sash window needs may be in Plains, whether repairs, restoration, or full replacement, Woodfellas is fully equipped to assist.
Reach out to our helpful team today and we will help you navigate the most suitable solution for every window in your home. Every quote we offer is completely free, set out in writing, and carries absolutely no obligation whatsoever. Should you choose to move forward, we will organise everything entirely around you.
Every window is crafted in our own workshop using time-honoured methods and fitted by our own joiners throughout Scotland.
Reach out us today by phoning 07920 057592 or simply complete the form on our contact page and we will get back to you within 24 hours.