Broomhill has its own timber window experts and we’re called Woodfellas. We produce, renovate, and install timber windows from our base, working across houses and commercial properties all over Central Scotland.
Made to measure, responsibly sourced timber, double glazing, improved security. Every window we produce is made to the same standard. No shortcuts.
Whatever you need, sash and case for a tenement, casement for a contemporary extension, or a complete new set for any type of property, we produce them ourselves and install ourselves.
What timber windows we offer
Two types. Two different requirements. We make one for older properties, one for modern ones, but both are offered in treated pine or hardwood, and both come with double-glazed sealed units as standard.
Sash windows
The classic Scottish window, and still the first choice.
Slide vertically. Box frame. Weighted cords and pulleys. That’s a sash window. They’re on most of Broomhill’s Victorian and Edwardian tenements and the only permitted replacement for listed buildings and conservation area properties where sash and case was the existing design.
Whether your sash windows need renovating, sorting, or replacing altogether, we build custom ones that match the period profiles and proportions, while still achieving modern thermal and acoustic results.
Restoration typically includes draught-proofing and double glazing upgrades, and it’s the most sensible call where the existing frames are sound. We do full surveys before recommending any replacement.
Traditional casement windows
Hinged. Open out to open. Larger opening, easier access from inside. Typical on Broomhill properties dating from the 1920s on, including rear extensions, dormers, and new builds.
Side hung, top hung, fixed, three setups, all in custom timber. And like our sash windows, every casement we build is made to measure and double glazed as standard.
Our timber casement windows section has more information on all available styles and options.
Why timber makes sense for windows
Timber windows have been around for generations, and there’s a good reason they’ve stayed the first choice. It’s not just tradition, timber genuinely outperforms UPVC and aluminium in a number of areas that matter to property owners.
How timber insulates naturally
Here’s something that surprises people: timber actually transfers heat far less quickly than aluminium, and it outperforms UPVC at the equivalent frame thickness. That means the frame itself is already doing better thermal work before you even add the double glazing.
Scotland. Cold. Costly to heat. A timber frame’s thermal properties make a tangible effect.
Repair it, don’t replace it
Timber window deteriorates? You can fix it.
Rot in a sill or bottom rail can be cut out and new timber put in its stead. A damaged section of frame can be replaced in section. UPVC offers no such alternative: when it fails, the entire unit ends up in landfill and the process starts again.
Over the lifetime of a property, looking after timber windows rather than going for full replacement cuts money and reduces waste. It’s a simple calculation.
Timber and sustainability
All timber that goes into our windows is obtained from ethically managed forest.
Timber is a renewable material that holds carbon for its entire life and decomposes naturally at end of life. UPVC is a plastic derived from oil, and aluminium production is extremely carbon-heavy, worth knowing if the environment matters to you.
If the environmental side matters to you the environmental footprint of your house, timber is the obvious choice.
Character and property value
Weight. Depth. Grain. No artificial alternative can match it.
On a sandstone tenement, a blonde stone villa, or a traditional Scottish cottage, timber windows just look right in a way that UPVC never quite manages.
Value, too. On period homes, where period features are part of the appeal, timber windows add genuine value that UPVC never quite does.
Double glazed timber windows
All windows manufactured by Woodfellas, whether sash or casement, come with double-glazed sealed units fitted as standard.
The sealed unit sits within the timber frame, employing two layers of glass separated by a cavity to reduce heat transfer and lift sound insulation.
The timber frame’s natural insulating characteristics combined with the double-glazed sealed unit achieve strong thermal and acoustic results across both window styles. That’s what you get as standard.
For properties that call for a traditional divided-light appearance, we can fit glazing bars as part of the installation.
Got older timber windows that are still solid but only single glazed? In a lot of cases we can upgrade them to double glazing as part of a restoration, preserving the existing frames and lifting thermal performance without a full replacement.
This is a frequent project on Broomhill’s older properties, where well-built existing sash windows are well-built but single glazing allows in cold air and street noise.
Every unit we install meets current building regulations governing thermal performance.
Listed buildings timber windows
Scotland: over 600 designated conservation areas.
If your property is in one of these areas, UPVC isn’t an permitted window material, and your local council might well insist on replacements that replicate the original in material, design, and profile.
Twenty years of producing timber windows for conservation areas and listed buildings throughout Scotland. The council expectations? We’ve seen them all. We understand what’s required.
Consent requirements, planning conditions, modern standards, we cover all of it. And our sash and case windows page covers the regulations in more detail for anyone who wants to know more.
Timber types
Two timber types. That’s what we work with across all window range.
Treated pine is the most frequently chosen option. It is pressure-treated to prevent rot and decay, takes a paint finish readily, and works reliably in Broomhill’s damp conditions.
Want a natural timber look or need extra hardwearing performance? Hardwood is what you need, naturally more resistant to deterioration, and it accepts stains and oils so well.
We’ll advise on which timber is right for your job based on the property, the exposure, and what finish you’re after.
Timber windows FAQ
Which wooden window types do you manufacture?
We make both sash and case windows and casement windows, made in treated pine or hardwood. Sash and case windows are the traditional Broomhill design, working by moving up and down within a box frame. Casement windows are hinged and swing outward. We also build fixed window panels to suit any opening configuration.
Are timber windows worth it over UPVC?
On every counts, thermal performance, lifespan, and looks, yes, timber is the better choice. It insulates better at the same frame thicknesses, lasts significantly longer when regularly maintained, and can be fixed rather than replaced when damage occurs. Timber is also the sole material permitted for listed buildings and is greatly favoured in conservation areas.
Upgrading single glazing to double glazing in timber windows, is it possible?
In many cases, yes. If your current timber frames are in good condition, we can switch the glazing to double-glazed sealed units as part of a restoration programme. That keeps the existing frames and look while improving thermal and acoustic performance.
Get a free price for timber windows in Broomhill
Whether it’s a single window fixed or a complete home of custom timber windows, give us a call on 07920 057592 or complete the form on our contact page and we’ll get back to you within 24 hours.
Woodfellas also makes custom timber doors, bi-fold doors, and timber shop fronts across Broomhill and Central Scotland.