Woodfellas are Drybridge’s foremost timber window makers, making, refurbishing, and fitting wooden windows from a Drybridge premises that works across homes and commercial properties across Central Scotland.
Every window that we produce is built to your exact size from responsibly sourced treated pine or hardwood, and double glazing and upgraded security are fitted as standard.
Tenement, extension, any property. Sash and case, casement, or a full replacement set: we build in-house and install ourselves.
Timber windows we make
We build two primary types of timber window, each designed for different properties and requirements. Whichever you choose, both are available in treated pine or hardwood and both feature double-glazed sealed units as standard.
Traditional sash windows
The classic Scottish window, and still the best.
Before UPVC, before aluminium, Drybridge’s period tenements were fitted with sash windows, sliding vertically in a timber box frame on weighted cords and pulleys. They’re still the only accepted replacement for listed buildings and conservation area properties where sash and case was the original design.
We refurbish, repair, and build custom sash windows that replicate the existing profiles and proportions while delivering modern thermal and acoustic standards.
Here’s the thing: restoring your original frames with draught-proofing and double glazing upgrades is often the best option if the frames are still in good shape. We always do a full assessment before suggesting any replacement.
Casement windows
Casement windows are hinged and open out to open, giving a bigger opening for fresh air and making cleaning from inside simple. They’re widespread on Drybridge properties built from the 1920s onwards, as well as extensions, dormers, and new builds.
Side hung, top hung, fixed, three arrangements, all in custom timber. And like our sash windows, every casement we produce is built to order and double glazed as standard.
For more on options and options, our timber casement windows section has all the detail you need.
Why timber is the right call
Timber’s long-standing position as the preferred window material is not just a question of tradition. It actually outperforms UPVC and aluminium in a number of areas that make a difference to property owners.
How timber insulates naturally
Here’s something that catches out people: timber actually conducts heat far less quickly than aluminium, and it outperforms UPVC at the comparable frame thickness. That means the frame itself is doing stronger thermal work before you even add the double glazing.
In Scotland, heating bills are a real concern. The insulating properties of a timber frame make a tangible impact to what you spend on heating, and it’s worth bearing in mind.
Fix it, don’t replace it
Timber window deteriorates? Good news: you can sort it.
Got rot in a sill? You remove it and splice in fresh timber. Damaged part of frame? Rebuild. With UPVC, you can’t do that. When it breaks, the whole thing goes to landfill and you’re starting over.
Over the lifespan of a property, the option to look after timber windows rather than carrying out full replacement means real savings in both money and waste.
Timber sustainability
Every length of timber we work with is procured from sustainably managed forests.
Stores carbon as long as it ages, then breaks down cleanly. No landfill, no toxic process. UPVC is plastic from oil, and aluminium production is extremely carbon-heavy. The difference is clear.
If the environmental side matters to you the carbon footprint of your property, timber is the clear option.
Beauty and appeal
Weight. Depth. Grain. No artificial material can replicate it.
On a traditional sandstone tenement, a pale stone villa, or a traditional Scottish cottage, timber windows just fit in a way that UPVC never quite manages.
And they add tangible value to a property too, especially period properties where original or sympathetic features are part of the appeal.
Double glazing in timber windows
Every window we make, sash or casement, includes double-glazed sealed units fitted. No extras required.
The sealed unit is housed inside the timber frame, two sheets of glass with a sealed cavity between them, cutting heat transfer and improving sound insulation.
Timber frame. Double glazing. Combined: solid thermal and acoustic performance across both window styles.
Need glazing bars for a traditional divided-light look? We can fit those as well.
The frames are solid, they’re just single glazed. In a lot of cases, we can convert to double glazing as part of a restoration programme, keeping what’s worth keeping, improving thermal performance, no full replacement needed.
This represents a frequent project on Drybridge’s older properties, where solidly built existing sash windows are solid but single glazing lets in cold and street noise.
Building regulations for thermal standards? Every unit we install meets them. No exceptions.
Timber windows for conservation areas
Scotland has more than 600 officially recognised conservation areas, and if you’re in one, it matters.
In a conservation area? UPVC is not an approved window material, and your local council will likely require replacements that replicate the original in material, design, and profile.
Over 20 years producing timber windows for conservation areas and listed buildings throughout Scotland. We understand what the council expects.
We can advise on consent requirements and make windows that meet planning condition while giving you modern performance. Our sash and case windows page covers the regulations in more depth.
Timber types
Two timber types, and that’s what we use across the entire window range.
Treated pine is what most customers choose, pressure-treated to ward off rot and decay, accepts a paint finish well, and performs in Drybridge’s wet weather with no a problem.
A natural timber finish, extra hardwearing performance, hardwood is the answer for both. Naturally more resistant to wear, and it accepts stains and oils so well.
We help you choose the best timber for each job, taking into consideration the property type, its exposure, and the required finish.
Timber windows FAQ
What types of timber windows do you make?
We make sash and case windows and casement windows, both available in treated pine or hardwood. Sash and case are the traditional Drybridge style, sliding vertically within a timber box frame. Casement windows hinge and swing out. We also build fixed window panels for any window opening setup.
Are timber windows better than UPVC?
On all three counts, performance, longevity, and looks, yes, timber is the superior choice. It insulates more effectively at the same frame thicknesses, lasts a lot 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 greatly favoured in conservation areas.
Can you upgrade single glazing to double glazing in existing timber windows?
Many cases, yes. The existing frames are good, so we convert the glazing to double-glazed sealed units as part of a restoration programme. Original frames remain, look stays, and the thermal and acoustic performance improves, without a full replacement.
Get a free quote for timber windows in Drybridge
Whether your need is a single window restoration or a full house of custom timber windows, call us on 07920 057592 or complete the form on our contact page and we will get back to you within 24 hours.
Timber doors and bi-fold doors, timber shop fronts, we produce those too, across Drybridge and Central Scotland.