Dykehead has its own timber window specialists and we’re called Woodfellas. We produce, restore, and fit timber windows from our premises, covering homes and business properties all over Central Scotland.
Built to order, responsibly sourced timber, double glazing, enhanced security. Every window we produce is built the same way. No shortcuts.
Tenement, extension, any property. Sash and case, casement, or a full new set: we build in-house and fit ourselves.
Our timber window lineup
We build two primary types of timber window, one suited to older properties, one suited to newer ones. Both are available in treated pine or hardwood, and both come with double-glazed sealed units as standard.
Sash windows
Scotland’s traditional window type.
Before UPVC, before aluminium, Dykehead’s period tenements were fitted with sash windows, moving up and down in a box frame on cords and counterbalance weights. They’re still the only accepted replacement for listed buildings and conservation area properties where sash and case was the existing design.
The finest sash windows look exactly like the original. We renovate, repair, and build custom ones matching existing profiles and proportions, while achieving modern thermal and acoustic performance where it counts.
Restoration typically means draught-proofing and double glazing upgrades. Most sensible option where original frames are solid. We survey everything before recommending replacement.
Hinged windows
Casement windows swing outward on hinges, giving a wider opening for ventilation and making window cleaning straightforward from inside. They’re the typical option on Dykehead properties built from the 1920s onwards, as well as rear extensions, dormers, and newer builds.
We produce custom timber casement windows in side hung, top hung, and fixed setups, so whatever style you need, we can make it. And like our sash windows, every casement is made to measure and double glazed as standard.
All the styles, all the choices, it’s on our timber casement windows section.
Why timber works best for windows
Timber windows have been around for centuries, and there’s a reason they’ve stayed the first choice. It’s not just tradition, timber actually outperforms UPVC and aluminium in several areas that matter 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 same frame thickness. That means the frame itself is already doing better thermal work before you even consider the double glazing.
Scotland’s not exactly tropical, and heating bills are no joke, so the fact that timber frames keep heat in better makes a real effect to what you spend.
Repair, don’t replace
If a timber window deteriorates, the good news is you can sort it.
Rot in a sill or bottom rail, new timber goes in. Damaged frame part, it gets replaced in section. The story with UPVC is not the same: it can’t be repaired, so when it fails, the whole unit ends up in landfill and you’re back at the beginning.
Over the lifespan of a property, being able to maintain and repair timber windows rather than having to replace them saves real cost and cuts down on material waste.
Environmental performance
Every bit of timber we use is sourced from ethically managed forest, that’s non-negotiable.
Timber locks in carbon and decomposes naturally, it’s a natural resource. UPVC is plastic based on oil, and aluminium production is extremely energy-intensive.
If you care about the environmental footprint of your property, timber is the clear choice.
Character and appeal
Timber windows possess a substance, depth, and grain that no synthetic material can reproduce.
On a traditional sandstone tenement, a pale stone villa, or a period Scottish cottage, timber windows just fit in a way that UPVC never quite manages.
Value, too. On period properties, where original or sympathetic features are part of the appeal, timber windows add genuine value that UPVC can’t match.
Double glazed wooden windows
Every window we produce, sash or casement, features double-glazed sealed units as standard. No extras needed.
The sealed unit is housed within the timber frame and uses two layers of glass separated by a cavity. The result is lower heat transfer and improved sound insulation.
Put that double glazing together with the natural insulating characteristics of the timber frame, and you’ve got strong thermal and acoustic performance across both sash and casement.
If your property needs a traditional divided-light look, we can fit glazing bars, just let us know.
Got older timber windows that are still in good shape but only single glazed? In many cases we can switch them to double glazing as part of a restoration, keeping the existing frames and boosting thermal performance without replacing everything.
Dykehead’s older properties bring up this situation all the time. Solid original sash windows, but single glazing that allows in cold air and ambient noise like there’s nothing there.
Every unit we fit: complies with current building regulations for thermal standards.
Timber windows in conservation areas
More than 600 conservation areas across Scotland. The odds are yours is one of them.
Where a property sits in one of these areas, UPVC is not an acceptable window material, and the local planning authority will likely require replacements to mirror the original window in material, design, and profile.
We’ve been producing timber windows for conservation area and listed building properties throughout Scotland for over 20 years. We understand what the council expects, so you don’t have to work it out yourself.
We can walk you through consent conditions and build 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.
Types of timber we use
We use two timber types across all window product range, here’s what you need to know about each.
Treated pine is what most people pick, pressure-treated to prevent rot and decay, holds a painted finish well, and performs in Dykehead’s rain-heavy weather with no a problem.
A natural timber look, extra hardwearing performance, hardwood answers both. Inherently more wear-resistant, and it accepts stains and oils so well.
Not sure which timber to pick? We advise on the right timber for each project based on the property, the exposure, and the finish you have in mind.
Timber windows, your questions answered
What timber windows do you make?
We manufacture sash and case windows and casement windows, both made in treated pine or hardwood. Sash and case: the traditional Dykehead design, moving up and down in a timber box frame. Casements: hinged, swing outward. Fixed panels made too, for any opening configuration.
Are timber windows better than UPVC?
On results, lifespan, and appearance: yes. Timber insulates better at the equivalent frame width, lasts significantly longer when maintained, and can be fixed rather than fully replaced when damage occurs. It’s also the sole material permitted for listed buildings and is highly favoured in conservation areas.
Can existing timber windows be converted to double glazing?
In many cases, yes. Sound current frames? We switch the glazing to double-glazed sealed units as part of a restoration programme. Existing frames are preserved, thermal and acoustic results improves.
Get a free estimate for timber windows in Dykehead
One window or a complete house of custom timber windows, it starts the same way. Call us on 07920 057592 or fill in the form on our contact page, and we’ll be in touch within 24 hours.
Woodfellas also manufactures custom timber doors, bi-fold doors, and timber shop fronts throughout Dykehead and Central Scotland.