Timber sash and case windows grace any home with lasting charm. Yet as the years pass, these elegant windows inevitably need a little additional care and attention.
Sash cords snap, the draught seal wears away, and the bottom rails start to rot through years of neglect. The window shakes, then jams, then ultimately fails to close properly.
Woodfellas have been dedicated timber sash and case window specialists, supporting Scottish homes across Tillicoultry from our workshop for more than two decades.
When a window is beyond repair, we provide restoration, fixing, and also the crafting of custom-made replacements.
Contact us on 07920 057592 or connect with us through our contact page to arrange your complimentary visit and quotation in writing.
What is a timber sash and case window
The title reflects how the system works.
The sash refers to the moving panel of glass, whilst the case is the hollow box frame that is built within the wall surrounding the window opening.
Housed within each case are a pair of weights, one for the upper sash and one to the lower, both suspended from sash cords that pass over pulley wheels positioned at the top of the frame.
The lower sash moves up as the weights fall smoothly on the opposite side, and when released, they hold the sash perfectly in place.
While casement windows swing outward on hinges, sash and case windows glide gracefully in a upward and downward direction.
With both sashes operating independently of one another, you have the freedom to open from the top, the bottom, or even both simultaneously. That gives your home outstanding ventilation control, all without any panel moving inward into the room or outside toward the street.
When the mechanism is functioning as it ought to, you scarcely notice it is present.
When the cords break, as they so often do after years of faithful service, the sash drops and remains persistently in place or becomes progressively difficult to operate.
That’s where Woodfellas comes in.
Timber sash window services and refurbishment
Not every traditional sash window requires the same solution!
Our Tillicoultry sash window team meticulously examines your window requirements to determine whether repair or refurbishment is the best solution for you.
Window draught-proofing
Full window refurbishment works best when the original frame is structurally sound but no longer performing properly.
Our expert craftsmen employ traditional joinery techniques ideally suited to period windows, upgrading your glazing and fitting comprehensive draught-proofing across your home.
A sympathetically renovated sash and case window in your Tillicoultry home is likely to feel as though it was always completely and easily intended to be there.
Every installation we complete is guided by one simple ambition: easy operation, quiet fitting, and a truly warm presence within the space.
Sash cord and weight replacement
Sash cord replacement remains our most commonly carried out repair.
When the cords break, the weights lie idle within the case with no connection binding them to the sash.
We reach the pocket piece, remove the weights, install fresh sash cords, and position the pulleys accurately.
Whilst completing the work, our team will always make sure to thoroughly check the full condition of the window, ensuring that absolutely nothing is ever overlooked.
Timber repairs
The bottom rails and sills bear the full force of Tillicoultry’s harsh weather conditions.
Where the decay is confined to a portion of the rail, the compromised timber is meticulously removed and replaced with new sections inserted using matched traditional wood. The repair blends seamlessly with the surrounding material, whilst the remainder of the original window is preserved completely intact.
We are strongly of the opinion that a window which remains fundamentally intact should not be sacrificed simply because one section of it has developed fault.
Supplying and fitting bespoke sash windows
When a window is beyond cost-effective repair, we make brand new sash windows to your precise specifications right in our workshop and supply and fit them at your property!
Every replacement window is carefully crafted and manufactured to the precise measurements of each opening, available in hardwood or treated pine. We take considerable care to accurately replicate the profile, proportions, and glazing bar arrangement of the original window.
As timber window manufacturers firmly rooted in Tillicoultry, we manufacture and install new sash and case windows throughout the region, respecting traditional techniques and using only the best quality materials.
Our sash and case window range covers everything from a single replacement sash to a complete new window installation for a listed building.
Double glazing and improved security hardware are provided as standard features.
Double glazed sash windows in Tillicoultry
Elevate both the appearance and everyday comfort of your home with beautifully crafted double glazed sash and case windows.
Our sealed units are slimline sealed units that sit comfortably within the original glazing rebate, requiring no alteration to the sash profile or the glazing bar pattern.
From the exterior, the timber window appears the same to the original!
Here is the reason why property owners across Tillicoultry are choosing to replace their traditional sash and case windows with double glazing.
Energy efficiency
Our glazing service delivers a substantial boost to your home’s energy efficiency.
This means lower energy bills as your heating system operates less to maintain a pleasant temperature in your home.
Noise reduction
Sound reduction is another benefit that homeowners tend to notice very quickly.
Living on a busy road or near a busy intersection, double glazed sash windows reduce noise transmission significantly.
Sash and case windows in Scotland’s conservation areas and listed buildings
Scotland’s architectural landscape is both breathtaking and rich in history.
Timber sash and case windows are a distinctive feature of conservation area character, and preserving them matters enormously! Why protect the soul of your building with specialist timber window restoration from Woodfellas?
If your property is located 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 any work is commissioned.
We have been working on properties located within conservation areas for over twenty years.
Having developed a detailed understanding of council expectations, we are ideally placed to take you through the consent process and complete window restoration or replacement work that satisfies all requirements promptly and without unnecessary delays.
Reach out today for a complimentary site visit and written quotation from a team whose expertise in listed buildings and conservation area projects is only matched by their profound knowledge of the windows themselves.
Sash and case window faults we fix in Tillicoultry
Sash not staying in the raised position
Replacing broken sash cords is absolutely the commonest sash and case repair our skilled team tackles, and when the rest of the window is in good working condition it is a remarkably straightforward task for our skilled crew!
Draughts and rattling
The draught seal between the sash and the frame has either deteriorated or was never fitted at all. A sash and case window affected by draughts will also often rattle noisily in the wind due to this very gap!
Draught proofing carried out as part of a service call helps resolve all issues in a single visit.
Rotten bottom rail
The lowest rail of the bottom sash is the weakest 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 join fresh, perfectly matched material seamlessly into its place.
The rest of the existing window remains totally undisturbed.
Window stuck shut by paint
Years of paint applied to protect the sash from Scotland’s harsh wet climate can bond it firmly to the frame.
We release the sash gently, prepare the surfaces carefully, make any required adjustments to the fit, and restore the mechanism to full working order.
The cords and pulleys are thoroughly inspected throughout the procedure, saving you from multiple repair jobs later on.
Single glazing
Original single-glazed panes lose heat quickly and admit street noise. We install double glazing whilst keeping the visible window profile unchanged.
Sash and case windows Tillicoultry FAQs
Is it better to refurbish sash and case windows or replace them?
It all depends on the present condition of the window itself. Where the box frame remains solid and the sashes are structurally sound, refurbishment is a sensible choice. You keep a window that performs effectively whilst preserving its original character. Where the frame has suffered serious deterioration, or the timber has rotted beyond the point of repair, replacement becomes the practical solution.
Can sash and case windows take double glazing?
Yes! We fit slim profile sealed units that sit neatly within the existing glazing rebate without altering the sash or altering the glazing bar pattern. From the outside the window appears absolutely identical to the original.
Get a free quote for sash and case windows in Tillicoultry
Whatever your sash window needs in Tillicoultry, Woodfellas is fully ready to handle it, whether that means a fix, restoration, or full replacement!
Get in touch to our friendly team today and we will help you navigate the most suitable solution for every window in your home. Every quote we provide is completely free, set out in writing, and carries no obligation whatsoever. Should you choose to move forward, we will arrange everything entirely for you.
Every window and door is crafted in our own workshop, using time-honoured techniques, and fitted by our skilled skilled joiners across Scotland.
Contact us today on 07920 057592 or fill in the form on our get in touch page and we will get back within 24 hours.