Timber sash and case windows grace any household. With time, however, these remarkable windows require a degree of additional care and attention.
Sash cords break, the draught seal deteriorates, and the bottom rails start to rot through years of neglect. The window rattles, then sticks, then ultimately fails to close properly.
Woodfellas has spent over 20 years as timber sash and case window specialists, serving Scottish homes across Tullibody from our workshop.
When a window is beyond repair, we provide restoration, repairs, and also the crafting of bespoke replacements.
Reach us on 07920 057592 or get in touch with us via our contact page to arrange a free visit and detailed quotation.
What is a timber sash and case window
The title reflects the function.
The sash is the moveable glass panel. The case is the hollow box frame constructed 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.
Raise the lower sash upwards and the weights will drop on the opposite side. Let go of it and they will keep the sash firmly in place.
Whilst casement windows swing open outward on hinges, sash and case windows operate by moving vertically instead.
Both 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 correctly, you barely think about it at all.
When the cords snap, as they inevitably do after years of everyday use, the sash falls and stays in that lowered position or gets increasingly difficult to operate.
That’s precisely where Woodfellas come into their own!
Timber sash window services and refurbishment
Not every period sash window calls for the same solution!
Our sash windows team in Tullibody takes the time to grasp the precise requirements of your windows before advising whether repair or full refurbishment is the most suitable course of action for you.
Window draught-proofing
A complete window refurbishment is the most logical option when the existing window remains structurally intact yet does not manage to function to its full potential.
Our skilled craftsmen use traditional joinery techniques to upgrade your glazing and install draught-proofing throughout.
A sympathetically renovated sash and case window in your Tullibody home should feel as though it was always completely and naturally intended to be there.
Easy to open, silent in the frame and warm throughout the room. That is what we are aiming for every time!
Sash cord and weight replacement
The replacement of sash cords is the most frequently performed repair in our day-to-day work.
When the cords snap, the weights hang idle within the case with no link to the sash.
We reach the pocket piece, take out the existing weights, fit fresh sash cords, and position the pulleys accurately.
Our team will consistently inspect the full condition of your window while on site, so absolutely nothing at all gets missed!
Timber repairs
Tullibody’s bottom rails and sills endure the most severe weather elements.
Where the decay is confined to a portion of the rail, the compromised timber is carefully removed and replaced with new sections spliced in using matched traditional wood. The repair integrates seamlessly with the surrounding material, whilst the remainder of the original window is preserved entirely intact.
We hold firmly to the belief that there is simply no reason to sacrifice a window that is still structurally sound simply because one portion of it has developed an issue.
Supplying and fitting bespoke sash windows
When a window has got to the point where repair is no longer a worthwhile investment, we craft brand new sash windows to your precise specifications within our workshop, then supply and install them directly at your premises.
Every new window is meticulously and expertly crafted to your exact measurements in either hardwood or treated pine. We take great care to faithfully reproduce the profile, proportions, and glazing bar pattern of the original window.
As timber window manufacturers with pride based in Tullibody, we supply and install new sash and case windows throughout the area, combining quality materials with time-honoured traditional techniques.
Our range of sash and case windows covers everything from a single replacement sash all the way to a complete set of new windows for a listed building.
Double glazing and enhanced security hardware are supplied as standard features.
Double glazed sash windows in Tullibody
Improve both the visual appeal and everyday ease of your home with beautifully crafted double glazed sash and case windows.
Our slim-profile sealed units are designed to fit neatly within the original glazing rebate, preserving the sash profile and glazing bar pattern completely without modification.
From the exterior, the timber window appears the same to the original.
Here is the explanation why homeowners throughout Tullibody are choosing to replace their traditional sash and case windows with double glazing.
Energy efficiency
Our glazing service delivers a significant improvement to energy efficiency.
This results in reduced energy expenditure, as your heating system need not exert itself as greatly in order to keep a comfortable temperature throughout your home.
Noise reduction
Reduced noise is another benefit householders notice very quickly!
Double glazed sash windows substantially reduce noise transmission for properties on busy roads or near main junctions.
Sash and case windows in Scotland’s conservation areas and listed buildings
Scotland’s architectural landscape is both breathtaking and historically profound.
Protecting the distinctive character of our built heritage is exactly what conservation areas are designed to achieve, and sash and case windows form an integral part of that cherished identity. Trust Woodfellas to honour that heritage through expert timber window restoration.
If your premises falls within one of these designated areas, or if it holds listed building status, the regulations surrounding window replacement are stricter and must be clearly understood before you arrange any work.
For over twenty years, we have been working with properties nestled within conservation areas.
We know precisely what the council requires, how to move through the consent process with assurance, and how to restore or replace windows in a manner that meets every requirement without needless delays or repeated correspondence.
For a team that understands listed buildings and conservation area work as well as they know the windows themselves, contact us today for a complimentary site visit and written quote.
Sash and case window faults we fix in Tullibody
The sash not staying in the raised position
Replacing broken sash cords is the repair our experienced team performs most often on sash and case windows, and where the window itself remains in good condition, it is a wonderfully straightforward task for our skilled craftspeople.
Draughts and rattling
The draught seal between the sash and the frame has degraded or was simply never installed. A sash and case window affected by draughts will also tend to rattle noisily in the wind due to this very gap!
Having draught-proofing dealt with as part of a comprehensive service visit helps resolve all issues in a one , smooth sweep.
Rotten bottom rail
The lower rail of the bottom sash is the most vulnerable part of a sash and case window!
Where the decay is confined to a portion of the rail, the damaged timber is carefully removed and new sections are inserted using carefully matched material.
The remainder of the existing window remains completely undisturbed.
Window stuck shut by paint
Years and years of paint layered onto the sash to protect it from Scotland’s relentless wet weather can eventually sealing it firmly to the frame!
We release the sash gently, prepare the surfaces carefully, carry out any required adjustments to the fit, and return the mechanism to full working order.
The cords and pulleys are thoroughly inspected during the process, sparing you from dealing with numerous repair jobs down the line.
Single glazing
Original single-glazed panes surrender heat rapidly and provide little resistance to external noise. We fit double glazing whilst preserving the visible profile of the window entirely.
Sash and case windows Tullibody FAQs
Is it better to refurbish sash and case windows or replace them?
It mainly 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 excellent course of action. You preserve a window that performs well whilst retaining its original character entirely. However, where the frame has suffered significant deterioration or the timber has rotted beyond any practical repair, replacement becomes the practical and sensible route forward.
Can sash and case windows take double glazing?
Yes. We use slim profile sealed units that sit neatly within the existing glazing rebate, requiring no alteration to the sash width or glazing bar arrangement. Viewed from the exterior, the window keeps the appearance of the original.
Get a free quote for sash and case windows in Tullibody
Woodfellas handles every sash repair, restoration, or replacement need in Tullibody.
Get in touch 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 no obligation whatsoever. Should you choose to move forward, we will organise everything entirely around you.
Every window and door is crafted in our very own workshop, using traditional techniques, and installed by our skilled skilled joiners across Scotland.
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