Bonnybridge has its own timber window experts and we’re called Woodfellas. We make, refurbish, and fit wooden windows from our base, covering houses and business properties across Central Scotland.
Each window is made to measure using sustainably sourced treated pine or hardwood timber. Double glazing and enhanced security are fitted as standard on every unit.
Tenement, extension, any property. Sash and case, casement, or a complete replacement set: we produce ourselves and fit ourselves.
Our range of timber windows
We produce two primary types of timber window, each built for different properties and requirements. Whichever you choose, both are made in treated pine or hardwood and both come with double-glazed sealed units as standard.
Sash windows
Scotland’s traditional window style.
Sash windows slide up and down within a box frame, using a system of weighted cords and pulleys. They are the original window type on most of Bonnybridge’s period tenements, and they’re the only permitted replacement for listed buildings and conservation area properties where sash and case was the original design.
We restore, sort, and manufacture custom sash windows that match period profiles and proportions while delivering modern thermal and acoustic standards.
A lot of the time, refurbishing the existing frames, draught-proofing and double glazing, is the more sensible option if the frames themselves are still in good shape. We always do a full inspection before suggesting a replacement.
Casement windows
Hinged. Open out to open. Wider opening, easier access from inside. Typical on Bonnybridge properties built from the 1920s on, including extensions, dormers, and new builds.
Side hung, top hung, fixed, we make custom timber casement windows in all three styles. Like our sash windows, every single one is custom-built and double glazed as standard.
All the designs, all the configurations, it’s on our timber casement windows section.
Why timber is the right choice for windows
Timber windows have been around for centuries, and there’s a good reason they’ve stayed the first choice. It’s not just tradition, timber actually outperforms UPVC and aluminium in a number of areas that count to homeowners.
Natural insulation
Here’s something that catches out people: timber actually transfers heat far less quickly than aluminium, and it outperforms UPVC at the comparable frame width. That means the frame itself is doing more thermal work before you even factor in the double glazing.
Scotland. Cold. Expensive to heat. A timber frame’s thermal characteristics make a real difference.
Repair, don’t replace
Where deterioration develops in a timber window, remediation remains a viable option.
Rot in a sill? Remove it and fit fresh timber. Damaged section 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 working life: repair and maintain, not replace. Cuts money. Cuts material waste.
Sustainability
Every length of timber we use comes from sustainably managed woodland, that’s how it works.
Timber is a natural resource that stores carbon throughout its working life and biodegrades cleanly at end of life. UPVC is a plastic derived from oil, and aluminium manufacturing is extremely energy-intensive, worth knowing if the environment matters to you.
If the environmental impact of your home is important to you, timber is obviously the right choice. It’s straightforward.
Character and property value
Timber windows have a heft, a depth, and a texture that no man-made alternative can replicate.
On a traditional sandstone tenement, a pale stone villa, or a period Scottish cottage, timber windows look right in a way UPVC just can’t. Worth considering if aesthetics count to you.
And they add genuine value to a property, especially period properties where original or sympathetic features are what buyers look for.
Double-glazed timber windows
Every window we build, sash or casement, features double-glazed sealed units as standard. No extras required.
Sealed unit in the frame. Two layers of glass. Cavity between them. Reduces heat transfer. Boosts sound insulation.
The timber frame’s inherent insulating properties combined with the double-glazed sealed unit achieve solid thermal and acoustic results across both window styles. That’s what you get as standard.
Need glazing bars for a traditional divided-light look? We can add those too.
If your older timber windows are still structurally sound but single glazed, we can in many cases upgrade them to double glazing as part of a restoration. This keeps the original frames and improves performance without a full replacement.
This represents a common project on Bonnybridge’s older properties, where solidly built original sash windows are solid but single glazing allows in cold air and ambient noise.
Every unit we install: complies with the latest building regulations for thermal performance.
Timber windows and conservation areas
There are more than 600 conservation areas in Scotland, a significant total.
If your property is in one of these areas, UPVC isn’t an permitted window material, and your local council may well require replacements that match the original in material, design, and profile.
We’ve been making timber windows for conservation areas and listed buildings across Scotland for over 20 years, so we know exactly what the council requires, nothing new to us.
We can help you with consent requirements and produce windows that tick every planning condition while still giving you modern standards. Our sash and case windows page covers the regulations in more depth if you want to read up.
Timber types
We stock two timber types across the entire window product range, here’s what you need to know about each.
The most popular option is treated pine. It’s pressure-treated to resist rot and decay, accepts a paint finish well, and works reliably in Bonnybridge’s rain-heavy conditions.
If you want a natural timber finish, or if you need something harder-wearing, hardwood is the answer, it’s by nature more immune to wear and it takes stains and oils really well.
We’ll advise on which timber is best for your project based on the property, the exposure, and what look you’re after.
Wooden windows, frequently asked questions
What timber windows do you make?
We produce both sash and case windows and casement windows, available in treated pine or hardwood. Sash and case windows are the traditional Bonnybridge design, working by sliding vertically within a timber box frame. Casement windows are hinged and swing outward. We also make fixed window panels to match any opening setup.
Timber windows vs UPVC, which is better?
For performance, longevity, and looks? Yes, timber is the better choice. It insulates more effectively at the equivalent frame thickness, lasts significantly longer when looked after, and can be fixed rather than replaced. It’s also the only material permitted for listed buildings and is strongly favoured in conservation areas.
Is it possible to replace single glazing in timber windows?
In many cases, yes! If your existing frames are in sound condition, we can switch to double-glazed sealed units as part of a restoration, retaining the original frames and character while lifting thermal and acoustic performance.
Get a free estimate for timber windows in Bonnybridge
Got a single window fixed or a complete house of custom timber windows? Give us a call on 07920 057592 or complete the form on our contact page and we’ll be in touch within 24 hours.
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