Belmont has its own timber window specialists and we’re called Woodfellas. We build, renovate, and put in timber windows from our premises, serving houses and business properties across Central Scotland.
Every window that we make is custom-built from ethically sourced treated pine or hardwood, and double glazing and enhanced security are included as standard.
Tenements need sash and case, newer extensions want casement, and some properties need a full new set. Whatever the project, we build in-house and put them in ourselves. No middlemen.
Our timber window range
We produce two primary types of timber window, one right for older properties, one right for newer ones. Both are made in treated pine or hardwood, and both include double-glazed sealed units as standard.
Traditional sash windows
The traditional Scottish window, and it hasn’t changed.
Before UPVC, before aluminium, Belmont’s period tenements were built with sash windows, sliding up and down in a box frame on cords and counterbalance weights. They’re still the required replacement for listed buildings and conservation area properties where sash and case was the existing design.
The finest sash windows should look exactly like the original. We refurbish, fix, and build custom ones matching original profiles and proportions, while delivering modern thermal and acoustic standards where it counts.
Restoration usually includes draught-proofing and double glazing upgrades. Best route where original frames are solid. We assess everything before recommending any replacement.
Casement windows
Casement windows are hinged and open out to open, giving a bigger opening for fresh air and making access from inside much easier. They’re common on Belmont properties dating from the 1920s onwards, as well as extensions, dormers, and new builds.
Side hung. Top hung. Fixed. We manufacture custom timber casement windows in all three. Every one custom-built. Fitted with double glazing as standard.
Full styles and details on our timber casement windows page.
Why timber windows make sense
Timber’s historic position as the first-choice window material is not simply a matter of tradition. It truly outperforms UPVC and aluminium in several areas that make a difference to households.
Natural thermal performance
Timber conducts heat far less quickly than aluminium and outperforms UPVC at the same frame thicknesses. The outcome is superior thermal performance from the frame itself, and that’s before the double glazing gets involved.
Scotland’s not exactly warm, and energy costs are no joke, so the fact that timber frames insulate better makes a real impact to what you pay.
Repair, don’t replace
Timber window takes a knock? Good news: you can sort it.
Rot in a sill or bottom rail? Take it out and splice in fresh timber. Damaged part of frame? Rebuild. UPVC can’t do any of that. When it fails, the entire unit goes to landfill and you’re starting from scratch.
Over a property’s lifetime: repair and maintain, not replace. Saves money. Reduces waste.
Sustainability
The timber we select comes from responsibly managed forest, every bit of it.
Timber is a sustainable resource that sequesters carbon across its lifespan and decomposes naturally at end of life. UPVC is a petroleum-derived plastic, and aluminium production is extremely energy-intensive.
For those for whom the carbon impact of their home is a consideration, timber is the clear option.
Look and worth
Weight. Depth. Grain. No artificial material can copy it.
On a sandstone tenement, a light stone villa, or a period Scottish cottage, timber windows just look right in a way that UPVC never quite manages.
Timber windows also bring real value to a property, especially older properties where period-appropriate features constitute part of the property’s appeal.
Double-glazed timber windows
Whether sash or casement, all the windows we manufacture come with double-glazed sealed units as standard. It’s always included.
Sealed unit in the frame. Two panes of glass. Cavity between them. Reduces heat transfer. Boosts sound insulation.
Put that double glazing together with the natural thermal characteristics of the timber frame, and you’ve got solid thermal and acoustic results across both sash and casement.
We can also fit glazing bars if your property requires a traditional divided-light look.
Still in good shape but single glazed? We can in many cases switch to double glazing as part of a restoration, preserving the existing frames, boosting performance, and avoiding a full replacement.
Belmont’s older properties bring up this request all the time. Solid original sash windows, but single glazing that lets in cold air and road noise like there’s nothing there.
And every unit we put in complies with current building regulations for thermal performance, so you’re covered.
Timber windows and conservation areas
Scotland has more than 600 officially recognised conservation areas, and if you’re in one changes what you can do with your windows.
In a conservation area? UPVC is not an approved window material, and your local council may require replacements that replicate the original in material, design, and profile.
Twenty years of manufacturing timber windows for conservation areas and listed buildings throughout Scotland. The council requirements? We’ve seen them all. We understand what’s expected.
We advise on consent requirements. We produce windows that meet planning condition. Modern performance guaranteed. Our sash and case windows page covers the regulations in more detail.
Timber types we work with
We use two timber types across all window range, here’s what you need to know about each.
Treated pine represents the most requested option. It is pressure-treated to resist rot and decay, holds a paint finish well, and works well in Belmont’s rain-heavy weather.
If you prefer a natural timber finish, or if you need something more durable, hardwood is the one, it’s naturally more resistant to damage and it takes stains and oils really well.
We’ll advise on which timber is right for your job based on the property, the exposure, and what finish you’re after.
Common questions about timber windows
What styles of timber windows do you offer?
We manufacture both sash and case windows and casement windows, offered in treated pine or hardwood. Sash and case windows are the traditional Belmont style, working by moving vertically within a timber box frame. Casement windows are hinged and swing outward. We also build fixed window panels to match any window opening setup.
Are timber windows worth it over UPVC?
On all three fronts, performance, lifespan, and appearance, yes, timber is the superior choice. It insulates better at equivalent frame thicknesses, lasts considerably longer when regularly maintained, and can be restored rather than fully replaced when damage happens. Timber is also the sole material accepted for listed buildings and is strongly favoured in conservation areas.
Replacing single glazing to double glazing in timber windows, is it possible?
Many cases, yes. The existing frames are sound, so we switch the glazing to double-glazed sealed units as part of a restoration programme. Existing frames remain, appearance is preserved, and the thermal and acoustic results gets better, without a full replacement.
Request a free quote for timber windows in Belmont
Whether it’s a single window fixed or a full home of custom timber windows, call us on 07920 057592 or fill in the form on our contact page and we’ll be in touch within 24 hours.
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