Timber sash and case windows can really change any home. But over time, these wonderful windows will need a little extra care and care!
Sash cords break, draught seals deteriorate and bottom rails rot through neglect. The window rattles, jams then fails to close properly.
Woodfellas has delivered professional timber sash and case window services to Scottish homes throughout Strathblane for more than two decades, all from our specialist workshop.
When a window is beyond repair, we provide restoration, repairs, and also the crafting of tailor-made replacements.
Reach us on 07920 057592 or get in touch with us via our contact page to arrange a free visit and written quotation.
What is a timber sash and case window
The heading explains the purpose.
The sash refers to the movable glass panel, whilst the case is the hollow timber frame that is constructed within the wall surrounding 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.
The lower sash moves up as the counterweights drop on the opposite side, and after being released, they hold the sash firmly in place.
Whilst casement windows swing outward on hinges, sash and case windows work by moving vertically.
Each sashes operate independently of one another, allowing you to slip open the window from the top, the bottom, or indeed both simultaneously. This provides your home with superb ventilation control, entirely without a panel swinging inward into the room or outward towards the street.
When the mechanism is working as it ought to, you scarcely notice it is there.
When the cords snap, as they invariably do after years of regular use, the sash falls and stays in that lowered position or gets increasingly difficult to use.
That’s where Woodfellas comes in.
Timber sash window services and refurbishment
Not every classic sash window needs an the same solution.
Our sash windows team in Strathblane spends time to understand the precise requirements of your windows before recommending whether repair or full refurbishment is the most appropriate course of action 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 skilled craftsmen use joinery techniques sympathetic to traditional windows, improving your glazing and adding comprehensive draught-proofing throughout your home.
A sensitively restored sash and case window in your Strathblane home should feel as though it could never have been anything other than exactly as it is.
Every installation we undertake is guided by a single ambition: easy operation, silent fitting, and a truly warm presence within the space.
Sash cord and weight replacement
Sash cord replacement is the most frequently completed repair we perform.
When the cords break, the weights remain idle within the case with no connection to the sash whatsoever.
We access the pocket piece, recover the weights, fit fresh sash cords, and align the pulleys with precision.
Our team will consistently check the general condition of the window during the appointment, ensuring that nothing is ever overlooked.
Timber repairs
The bottom rails and sills bear the full force of Strathblane’s severe 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 integrates seamlessly with the surrounding timber, while the remainder of the original window remains completely intact.
We are firmly of the opinion that a window which remains structurally sound should never be sacrificed simply because an single issue affects only one section of it.
Supplying and fitting bespoke sash windows
When a window is past economical repair, we make new sash windows to your precise specifications within our workshop and supply and install them at your property.
Every replacement window is meticulously and expertly crafted to your exact measurements in either hardwood or treated pine. We take great care to faithfully replicate the profile, proportions, and glazing bar pattern of the original window.
As timber window manufacturers with pride based in Strathblane, we supply and install brand new sash and case windows throughout the region, combining high quality materials with time honoured traditional techniques!
From a single replacement sash to a full range of new windows for a listed building, our sash and case window range has every requirement covered.
Double glazing and enhanced security hardware are provided as standard features.
Double glazed sash windows in Strathblane
Elevate your property and day-to-day living with beautiful 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 exterior, the timber window looks identical to the original.
Find out how homeowners throughout Strathblane are choosing double glazing upgrades for their traditional sash and case windows!
Energy efficiency
Our glazing service provides a substantial boost to your home’s energy efficiency.
This means your heating system works much less to keep a comfortable temperature, which straight away results in reduced energy bills for you!
Noise reduction
Sound dampening is another advantage homeowners notice quickly.
Double glazed sash windows substantially lower noise transmission for properties along busy roads or close to main junctions.
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 is hugely important! Why 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 has listed building status, the regulations governing window replacement are precise and must be understood before you go ahead with any work.
We have completed work on conservation area properties for over twenty years.
We know precisely what the council needs, how to navigate the consent process with confidence, and how to restore or replace windows in a manner that satisfies every requirement without unnecessary delays or repeated correspondence.
For a team that knows listed buildings and conservation area projects just as well as they know the windows themselves, reach out today to arrange a complimentary site visit and written quotation.
Sash and case window faults we fix in Strathblane
Sash failing to hold its position when lifted
Replacing 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 entirely simple task for our skilled professionals.
Draughts and rattling
The seal between the sash and the frame has either deteriorated beyond use or was simply never installed in the first place. That same unforgiving gap responsible for the draughts is just as to blame when the window begins to shake fretfully against the wind.
Draught proofing as part of a package sorts solve all problems at once.
Rotten bottom rail
The bottom section of the lower sash is the most vulnerable component of a sash and case window.
When the rot is limited to a particular section of the rail, we cut away the damaged timber and splice in fresh new sections using closely matched material!
The rest of the original window remains entirely undisturbed.
Window stuck shut by paint
Decades of paint layered upon the sash in an effort to shield it from Scotland’s constantly wet weather can cause it to become tightly sealed against the frame.
We remove the sash from its housing, thoroughly clean all surfaces, make any required adjustments to ensure a proper fit, and restore the mechanism to proper working order.
The cords and pulleys are carefully inspected throughout the process, saving you from dealing with numerous repair jobs down the line.
Single glazing
Original single-glazed panes are particularly inefficient at retaining warmth and offer very little resistance to the intrusion of external street noise. Our upgrade to double glazing preserves the visible profile of your existing window frames completely.
Sash and case windows Strathblane FAQs
Is it better to refurbish sash and case windows or replace them?
Whether refurbishment or replacement is the best way forward depends entirely upon the condition of the existing window structure. When the box frame remains sound and the sashes are structurally intact, refurbishment presents itself as a thoroughly sensible choice, providing a window that performs beautifully 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 sensible and logical course of action.
Can sash and case windows take double glazing?
From the outside, the window appears entirely unchanged, as our slim profile sealed units are designed to sit securely 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 Strathblane
Whatever your sash window needs in Strathblane, Woodfellas is fully ready to take it on, whether that means a fix, restoration, or full replacement!
Give our friendly team a call today and we will help you figure out the ideal solution for every window in your home. Every quote is free of charge, supplied in writing, and carries absolutely no obligation whatsoever. If you choose to move forward, we will work fully around your schedule!
Every window and door is crafted in our own workshop using time-honoured techniques and installed by our own skilled joiners across Scotland.
Give us a call today on 07920 057592 or fill in the form on our contact page and we will get back to you within 24 hours!