Fallin has its own timber window makers and we’re called Woodfellas. We produce, renovate, and put in timber windows from our workshop, working across residential properties and business properties throughout Central Scotland.
Every window is custom-built. Sustainably sourced treated pine or hardwood. Double glazing and enhanced security as standard.
Sash and case for a tenement? Casements for a contemporary extension? A full new set for any property? We build them all in-house and install ourselves.
What timber windows we make
We make two main types of timber window, one right for older properties, one right for newer ones. Both are available in treated pine or hardwood, and both include double-glazed sealed units as standard.
Sash window types
The traditional window type for Scottish properties.
Sash windows work on a pretty clever system: they move up and down in a timber box frame using cords and counterbalance weights. You’ll find them on most of Fallin’s Victorian and Edwardian tenements, and if you’ve got a listed building or conservation area property, they’re the only accepted replacement where sash and case was the existing design.
Whether your sash windows need renovating, fixing, or replacing altogether, we produce custom ones that mirror the period profiles and proportions, while still delivering modern thermal and acoustic results.
A lot of the time, restoring the original frames, draught-proofing and double glazing, is the better option if the frames themselves are still in good shape. We always do a full survey before suggesting full replacement.
Standard casement windows
Casement windows are hinged and swing out to open, giving a bigger opening for fresh air and making access from inside straightforward. They’re widespread on Fallin properties built from the 1920s onwards, as well as rear extensions, dormers, and new builds.
We make custom timber casement windows in side hung, top hung, and fixed configurations. Like our sash windows, every casement is made to measure and fitted with double glazing as standard.
Want to see all the styles and options? Head to our timber casement windows section.
Why timber is the right choice for windows
Timber windows have been around for generations, and there’s a reason they’ve stayed the first choice. It’s not just tradition, timber actually outperforms UPVC and aluminium in a number of areas that make a difference to homeowners.
Timber’s natural insulation
Here’s something that catches out people: timber actually carries heat far less readily than aluminium, and it outperforms UPVC at the equivalent frame thickness. That means the frame itself is doing more thermal work before you even consider the double glazing.
In Scotland, energy costs are a real concern. The insulating properties of a timber frame make a measurable difference to those costs, and it’s worth bearing in mind.
Fix, don’t replace
Wear sets in. With timber, that’s not the end of the story. You can fix it.
Rot in a sill or bottom rail? Take it out, put in fresh timber. Damaged frame section? Rebuild it. UPVC can’t be repaired: it fails, it ends up in landfill, you start again.
Over the lifetime of a property, the ability to repair and maintain timber windows rather than replacing them means genuine savings in both cost and waste.
The sustainable option
All timber that we put into our windows is procured from ethically managed forests.
Locks in carbon as long as it stands, then biodegrades cleanly. No landfill, no harmful process. UPVC is plastic from oil, and aluminium production is extremely carbon-heavy. The contrast is clear.
For those for whom the carbon footprint of their property is a concern, timber represents the obvious choice.
Timber windows, character and value
There’s a substance, a depth, and a natural grain to timber windows that synthetic materials simply can’t replicate.
On a sandstone tenement, a pale stone villa, or a traditional Scottish cottage, timber windows produce an aesthetic fit that UPVC consistently fails to replicate.
And they contribute real value to a property too, especially period homes where period features are part of the appeal.
Double glazing timber windows
Sash or casement, it doesn’t matter. Every window that we produce includes double-glazed sealed units fitted as standard. Always has been.
Two layers of glass. A cavity between them. The sealed unit sits inside the timber frame and handles the rest, reducing heat transfer, improving sound insulation.
The timber frame does its bit. The double glazing does its bit. Together they achieve excellent thermal and acoustic performance across both styles, sash or casement, same standard.
If your property calls for a traditional divided-light appearance, we can fit glazing bars, just ask.
Older frames. Single glazing only. Still structurally sound? We can in many cases upgrade to double glazing as part of a restoration programme. Existing frames are preserved. Thermal performance improves. No full replacement.
It comes up a lot on Fallin’s older properties, original sash windows that are solid, but the single glazing admits cold air and ambient noise like it’s not even there.
And every unit we put in meets current building regulations for thermal performance, so you’re covered.
Timber windows in listed buildings and conservation areas
Scotland has more than 600 recognised conservation areas, and if you’re in one, it makes a difference.
In a conservation area? UPVC is not an approved window material, and your local council will often require replacements that replicate the original in material, design, and profile.
We’ve been manufacturing timber windows for conservation area and listed building properties across Scotland for over 20 years. We know what the council expects, so you don’t have to work it out yourself.
We can help with 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 detail.
Timber types
Two timber types. That’s what we work with across all window product range.
Treated pine is what most customers go for, pressure-treated to prevent rot and decay, accepts a paint finish well, and handles Fallin’s wet weather without a problem.
For properties where a natural timber finish is desired, or where added durability is needed, we stock hardwood, which is by nature more resistant to wear and accepts stains and oils beautifully.
We’ll recommend which timber is right for your project based on the property, the exposure, and what look you’re after.
Timber windows FAQ
Which timber window types do you make?
Sash and case is the traditional Fallin style, moving vertically in a box frame, that’s one type. Casement windows are hinged and swing out, that’s the other. Both are available in treated pine or hardwood. And we make fixed window panels too, for any window opening setup.
Are timber windows better than UPVC?
For results, longevity, and looks? Yes, timber wins. It insulates better at the comparable frame thickness, lasts considerably longer when looked after, and can be fixed not replaced. It’s also the sole material permitted for listed buildings and strongly favoured in conservation areas.
Can you replace single glazing with double glazing in existing timber windows?
Many cases, yes. The existing frames are sound, so we upgrade the glazing to double-glazed sealed units as part of a restoration. Original frames stay, appearance is preserved, and the thermal and acoustic results gets better, without a full replacement.
Get your free timber window quote in Fallin
Whether you need a single window fixed or a full property of custom timber windows, call us on 07920 057592 or fill in the form on our contact page. We’ll get back to you within 24 hours.
We also make custom timber doors, bi-fold doors, and timber shop fronts, serving Fallin and Central Scotland.