Ardrossan has its own timber window specialists and we’re called Woodfellas. We make, refurbish, and put in timber windows from our premises, working across residential properties and commercial properties throughout Central Scotland.
Every window is built to order. Sustainably sourced treated pine or hardwood. Double glazing and enhanced security as standard.
Whether you need sash and case windows for a traditional tenement, casement windows for a contemporary extension, or a full set of new windows for any sort of property, we make them in-house and put them in ourselves.
Our timber windows
Two types. Two sets of requirements. We make one for older properties, one for newer ones, but both come in treated pine or hardwood, and both come with double-glazed sealed units as standard.
Traditional sash windows
The traditional window design for Scottish properties.
Sash windows slide vertically within a timber box frame, with a system of weighted cords and pulleys doing the work. They’re the original window type on most of Ardrossan’s Victorian and Edwardian tenements, and the required replacement for listed buildings and conservation area properties where sash and case was the existing design.
We restore, sort, and manufacture custom sash windows designed to match existing profiles and proportions. The outcome is modern thermal and acoustic results in a window that fits right in.
If your original frames are sound, restoration, draught-proofing and double glazing upgrades, is often the most sensible call. We do full surveys before recommending replacement, so you know exactly where you stand.
Casement windows
Casement windows are the hinged type: they open outward to open, which gives you a bigger opening for airflow and means you can reach them without trouble from inside. They’re common on Ardrossan properties dating from the 1920s on, and they’re the usual option for extensions, dormers, and new builds.
We manufacture custom timber casement windows in side hung, top hung, and fixed setups. Just like our sash windows, every casement is custom-built and fitted with double glazing as standard, no exceptions.
Full designs and details on our timber casement windows section.
Why timber windows are the right choice
There’s a reason people have been installing timber windows in houses for hundreds of years, and it’s not just because they always have. Timber actually outperforms UPVC and aluminium in several areas that matter to property owners.
How timber insulates naturally
Timber transfers heat far less quickly than aluminium. Outperforms UPVC at comparable frame widths. Stronger thermal efficiency from the frame itself, before the double glazing even comes into it.
In Scotland, where energy costs are a real challenge, the insulating properties of a timber frame make a tangible effect, and that adds up over time.
Timber windows, fix before replace
The great thing about timber windows is that if something gets damaged, you can sort it.
Got rot in a sill or bottom rail? You cut it out and splice in new timber. Damaged part of frame? Replace in section. With UPVC, you can’t do that. When it goes, the entire thing goes to landfill and you’re starting again.
Think about it: over the lifetime of a property, being able to repair and maintain timber windows rather than replacing them cuts serious cost and cuts a lot of material waste.
Sustainability
All timber that goes into our windows is obtained from responsibly managed forest.
Timber is a sustainable material, it holds carbon as it stands and breaks down naturally when it’s done. UPVC is plastic made from oil, and aluminium manufacturing takes a enormous amount of energy.
If the carbon footprint of your home matters to you, timber is clearly the right choice. It’s not complicated.
Timber windows, character and value
Timber windows have a substance, physical depth, and natural grain that no man-made material can reproduce.
On a sandstone tenement, a light stone villa, or a period Scottish cottage, timber windows just belong in a way UPVC never quite manages.
Timber windows also add real value to a property, especially period properties where original or sympathetic features constitute part of the overall appeal.
Double glazing in wooden windows
Sash or casement. Every window. Double-glazed sealed units fitted as standard.
The sealed unit sits inside the timber frame, two panes of glass with a cavity between them, limiting heat transfer and boosting sound insulation.
Put that double glazing together with the inherent insulating qualities of the timber frame, and you’ve got strong thermal and acoustic performance across both sash and casement.
For properties requiring a traditional divided-light appearance, we can fit glazing bars as part of the installation.
Older frames. Single glazing only. Still structurally sound? We can in many cases convert to double glazing as part of a restoration. Existing frames are preserved. Thermal performance gets better. No full replacement.
It’s a very frequent project on Ardrossan’s older properties, well-constructed original sash windows, but single glazing that lets in cold air and street noise. Easily fixed.
Building regulations for thermal standards? Every unit we install complies with them. No exceptions.
Conservation area timber windows
There are more than 600 conservation areas across Scotland, quite a number.
If your property is in one of these areas, it’s worth understanding that UPVC is not an acceptable window material. Your local council may require replacements that match the original in material, design, and profile.
Twenty years of making timber windows for conservation areas and listed buildings throughout Scotland. The council expectations? We’ve seen them all. We understand what’s expected.
We can advise on consent conditions and produce windows that meet planning condition while delivering modern performance. If you want more on the regulations, our sash and case windows page covers them in detail.
Wood choices
Two timber types. That’s it. We use both for the entire window range.
Treated pine represents the most popular option. It is pressure-treated to resist rot and decay, accepts a paint finish readily, and holds up well in Ardrossan’s damp weather.
A natural timber look, extra durability, hardwood answers both. By nature more resistant to wear, and it takes stains and oils beautifully.
Property. Exposure level. Finish. We help you choose the right timber for each job.
Timber windows, your questions answered
What types of timber windows do you manufacture?
We manufacture both sash and case windows and casement windows, offered in treated pine or hardwood. Sash and case windows are the traditional Ardrossan design, operating by sliding vertically within a timber box frame. Casement windows are hinged and open outward. We also build fixed window panels to suit any window opening configuration.
Are timber windows worth it over UPVC?
For results, longevity, and looks? Yes, timber is the better choice. It insulates more effectively at the comparable frame thickness, lasts significantly longer when looked after, and can be fixed rather than replaced. It’s also the sole material accepted for listed buildings and is highly favoured in conservation areas.
Can you upgrade single glazing with double glazing in existing timber windows?
In most cases, yes! If your current frames are in solid condition, we can convert to double-glazed sealed units as part of a restoration programme, retaining the original frames and character while improving thermal and acoustic results.
Get your free timber window quote in Ardrossan
Single window fixed. Full property of custom timber windows. Call 07920 057592 or complete the form on our contact page. We’ll be in touch within 24 hours.
We also manufacture custom timber doors, bi-fold doors, and timber shop fronts, covering Ardrossan and Central Scotland.