East Kilbride has its own timber window specialists and we’re called Woodfellas. We make, restore, and install timber windows from our base, serving homes and business properties all over Central Scotland.
Every window is built to order. Ethically sourced treated pine or hardwood. Double glazing and enhanced security as standard.
Whether you need sash and case windows for a traditional tenement, casement windows for a modern extension, or a complete set of new windows for any type of property, we make them in-house and fit ourselves.
Our range of timber windows
We make two main types of timber window, one right for older properties, one suited to newer ones. Both are made in treated pine or hardwood, and both come with double-glazed sealed units as standard.
Sash windows
The classic Scottish window, and still the best.
You know what makes sash windows special? They move vertically in a timber box frame using weighted cords and pulleys. They’re the classic window on most of East Kilbride’s Victorian and Edwardian tenements, and the only accepted replacement for listed buildings and conservation area properties where sash and case was the existing design.
We restore, sort, and produce custom sash windows. Period profiles. Period proportions. Modern thermal and acoustic standards.
A lot of the time, refurbishing the existing frames, draught-proofing and double glazing, is the better call if the frames themselves are still sound. We do a full assessment before suggesting full replacement.
Casement windows
The hinged window. Opens out, lets in more ventilation, easy to clean from inside with no fuss. Casement windows became the norm on East Kilbride properties from the 1920s on, including rear extensions, dormers, and newer builds.
Side hung, top hung, fixed, three configurations, all in custom timber. And like our sash windows, every casement we make is custom-built and fitted with double glazing as standard.
Our timber casement windows section covers all listed designs and choices in complete detail.
Why timber windows make sense
There’s a reason people have been fitting timber windows in houses for generations, and it’s not just because they always have. Timber actually outperforms UPVC and aluminium in several areas that matter to homeowners.
Timber’s natural insulation
Here’s something that trips up people: timber actually carries heat far less easily than aluminium, and it outperforms UPVC at the same frame thickness. That means the frame itself is already doing stronger thermal work before you even add the double glazing.
Scotland. Cold. Expensive to heat. A timber frame’s insulating qualities make a measurable impact.
Repair, don’t replace
Timber window gets damaged? You can sort it.
Rot in a sill? Cut it out and put in fresh timber. Damaged section of frame? Repair. UPVC isn’t repairable. When it goes, the whole unit ends up in landfill and you’re starting from scratch.
Think about it: over the lifespan of a property, being able to look after timber windows rather than going for full replacement cuts serious money and reduces a lot of waste.
Environmental sustainability
All timber used in our windows is procured from ethically managed forest.
Stores carbon as long as it works, then biodegrades cleanly. No landfill, no toxic process. UPVC is plastic from oil, and aluminium manufacturing is extremely energy-intensive. The contrast doesn’t need explaining.
Concerned about your home’s carbon footprint? Timber. Obvious option.
Beauty and appeal
The heft, character, and grain of timber windows is what no artificial alternative can copy.
On a traditional sandstone tenement, a blonde stone villa, or a traditional Scottish cottage, timber windows just fit in a way that UPVC just can’t pull off.
Value, too. On period properties, where original or sympathetic features are part of the appeal, timber windows bring genuine value that UPVC can’t match.
Timber windows with double glazing
Every window we build, sash or casement, comes with double-glazed sealed units fitted. No extras needed.
Two sheets of glass. A sealed cavity between them. The sealed unit sits inside the timber frame and manages the rest, limiting heat transfer, improving sound insulation.
The timber frame does its bit. The double glazing does its bit. Together they achieve strong thermal and acoustic results across both styles, sash or casement, same result.
For properties that call for a traditional divided-light appearance, we can install glazing bars as an addition.
Where older timber windows remain solid but single glazed, we can in many cases upgrade them to double glazing as part of a restoration, retaining the existing frames and boosting performance without needing a full replacement.
This is a common project on East Kilbride’s older properties. The original sash windows are well-built, but the single glazing admits cold and street noise, and converting to double glazing fixes both.
Every unit we install: complies with the latest building regulations for thermal standards.
Timber windows for conservation areas
Scotland has more than 600 officially recognised conservation areas, and if you’re in one, it matters.
Property in a conservation area? UPVC: not acceptable. Council may require replacements mirroring the original. Material, design, profile.
Twenty years of manufacturing timber windows for conservation areas and listed buildings throughout Scotland. The council expectations? We’ve been through all of it. We understand what’s required.
Consent conditions, planning conditions, modern performance, we cover all of it. And our sash and case windows page covers the regulations in more depth for anyone who wants to know more.
Timber types
Two timber types. That’s it. We stock both across all window product range.
Treated pine: most popular choice. Pressure-treated against rot and decay. Holds a painted finish well. Performs well in East Kilbride’s damp weather.
Want a natural timber look or need extra hardwearing performance? Hardwood is what you need, inherently more resistant to wear, and it accepts stains and oils beautifully.
We advise on the right timber for each job, based on the property, its exposure level, and the finish you need. Just let us know and we’ll steer you right.
Timber windows, frequently asked questions
What types of timber windows do you manufacture?
We build sash and case windows and casement windows, both made in treated pine or hardwood. Sash and case are the traditional East Kilbride style, sliding up and down within a timber box frame. Casement windows are hinged and swing out. We also produce fixed window panels to match any opening configuration.
Timber windows vs UPVC, which is better?
For results, lifespan, and looks? Yes, timber wins. It insulates more effectively at the same frame thickness, lasts considerably longer when maintained, and can be repaired not fully replaced. It’s also the only material permitted for listed buildings and strongly favoured in conservation areas.
Is it possible to replace single glazing in timber windows?
In most cases, yes. If your existing timber frames are in sound condition, we can convert the glazing to double-glazed sealed units as part of a restoration programme. The result is improved thermal and acoustic performance while preserving the existing frames and character.
Get a free price for timber windows in East Kilbride
One window or a full house of custom timber windows, it all starts. Call us on 07920 057592 or fill in the form on our contact page, and we’ll get back to you within 24 hours.
We also produce custom timber doors, bi-fold doors, and timber shop fronts across East Kilbride and Central Scotland.