Woodfellas. Georgetown-based timber window makers. We build, refurbish, and install wooden windows from our Georgetown workshop, working across homes and business properties right across Central Scotland.
Every window that leaves our workshop is custom-built from ethically sourced treated pine or hardwood, and double glazing and improved security come as standard.
Sash and case for a tenement? Casements for a modern extension? A full new set for any property? We make them all in-house and put them in ourselves.
Our timber window lineup
Two types. Two sets of requirements. We make one for older properties, one for modern ones, but both come in treated pine or hardwood, and both feature double-glazed sealed units as standard.
Sash and case windows
The traditional window style for Scottish properties.
Slide vertically. Box frame. Cords and counterbalance weights. That’s a sash window. They’re on most of Georgetown’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.
We restore, sort, and manufacture custom sash windows designed to match existing profiles and proportions. The outcome is modern thermal and acoustic results in a window that looks exactly as it should.
The original frames are sound, so why swap them? Restoration, draught-proofing and double glazing upgrades, is often the most sensible option. We do full inspections first, before we ever recommend replacement.
Hinged casement windows
Casement windows are hinged and open outward to open, creating a wider opening for airflow and making cleaning from inside straightforward. They’re standard on Georgetown properties built from the 1920s onwards, as well as rear extensions, dormers, and new builds.
Side hung. Top hung. Fixed. We make custom timber casement windows in all three. Every one custom-built. Double glazed as standard.
Our timber casement windows page has more detail on all listed designs and choices.
Why timber windows are the right choice
Timber has been the go-to window material for centuries, and it’s worth understanding why. It genuinely outperforms UPVC and aluminium in several areas that count to homeowners, and that’s not just tradition.
Timber’s insulating qualities
Timber carries heat far less easily than aluminium and outperforms UPVC at the same frame thicknesses. This translates to stronger thermal efficiency from the frame itself, before the double glazing is even considered.
In a place like Scotland, where energy bills represent a real challenge for most households, the thermal qualities of a timber frame make a real impact.
Repair before replace
The key thing about timber windows is that if something goes wrong, you can fix it.
Got rot in a sill or bottom rail? You cut it out and splice in fresh timber. Damaged section of frame? Rebuild. With UPVC, you can’t do that. When it fails, the entire thing ends up in landfill and you’re starting again.
Over the lifetime of a property, the option to maintain and repair timber windows rather than replacing them means real savings in both money and waste.
Eco performance
Every bit of timber we use comes from sustainably managed woodland, that’s how we operate.
Timber is a replenishable material that holds carbon throughout its working life and biodegrades cleanly at end of life. UPVC is a petroleum-derived plastic, and aluminium manufacturing is highly energy-intensive.
For those for whom the environmental impact of their property is a concern, timber is the clear option.
Character and value
Timber windows possess a substance, depth, and texture that no artificial alternative can replicate.
On a traditional sandstone tenement, a pale stone villa, or a period Scottish cottage, timber windows just belong in a way that UPVC just can’t pull off.
They add real property value too. Especially period homes. Original or sympathetic features matter to buyers.
Timber windows with double glazing
Sash or casement, it doesn’t matter. Every window that we make includes double-glazed sealed units fitted as standard. Always has been.
The sealed unit sits within the timber frame, employing two layers of glass with a cavity to limit heat transfer and boost sound insulation.
The timber frame does its bit. The double glazing does its bit. Together they achieve solid thermal and acoustic results across both types, sash or casement, same result.
We can also install glazing bars if your property requires a traditional divided-light appearance.
Where older timber windows are in sound condition but single glazed, we can often convert them to double glazing as part of a restoration, keeping the existing frames and lifting thermal performance without needing a full replacement.
This is a frequent request on Georgetown’s older properties. The existing sash windows are well-built, but the single glazing lets in cold air and street noise, and upgrading to double glazing solves both.
Every unit we fit satisfies the latest building regulations for thermal standards. Always.
Conservation area timber windows
Scotland has more than 600 officially recognised conservation areas, and if you’re in one, it makes a difference.
In a conservation area? UPVC is not an permitted window material, and your local council may require replacements that replicate the original in material, design, and profile.
Over 20 years producing timber windows for conservation areas and listed buildings across Scotland. We know what the council requires.
We can walk you through consent requirements and manufacture windows that satisfy every planning condition while giving you modern thermal standards. Our sash and case windows page covers the relevant regulations in more detail.
Timber types
We stock two timber types across the entire window range, here’s what you need to know about each.
Treated pine is the most requested choice, and for good reason. It’s pressure-treated to ward off rot and decay, accepts a paint finish well, and holds up reliably in Georgetown’s wet conditions.
A natural timber look, extra hardwearing performance, hardwood is the answer for both. Inherently more resistant to wear, and it takes stains and oils so well.
We recommend the right timber for each project, based on the property, its exposure level, and the finish you want. Just ask and we’ll guide you.
Timber windows, frequently asked questions
What types of timber windows can you make?
We manufacture both sash and case windows and casement windows, offered in treated pine or hardwood. Sash and case windows are the traditional Georgetown design, working by moving up and down within a box frame. Casement windows are hinged and swing outward. We also make fixed window panels to match any opening configuration.
Are timber windows better than UPVC?
On all three fronts, thermal performance, lifespan, and appearance, yes, timber is the better choice. It insulates better at comparable frame thicknesses, lasts a lot longer when properly maintained, and can be restored rather than replaced when damage happens. Timber is also the only material accepted for listed buildings and is greatly favoured in conservation areas.
Can you upgrade single glazing with double glazing in existing timber windows?
In many cases, yes. If your existing timber frames are in good condition, we can convert the glazing to double-glazed sealed units as part of a restoration. That preserves the existing frames and appearance while improving thermal and acoustic performance.
Free quote for timber windows in Georgetown
One window or a complete house of custom timber windows, it starts the same way. Call us on 07920 057592 or complete the form on our contact page, and we’ll be in touch within 24 hours.
We also make custom timber doors, bi-fold doors, and timber shop fronts across Georgetown and Central Scotland.