Larbert has its own timber window makers and we’re called Woodfellas. We make, renovate, and put in wooden windows from our premises, serving homes and business properties all over Central Scotland.
Every window that leaves our workshop is built to your exact size from ethically sourced treated pine or hardwood, and double glazing and improved security come as standard.
Whatever you need, sash and case for a tenement, casement for a newer extension, or a complete replacement set for any kind of property, we make them in-house and install ourselves.
Our timber window range
We manufacture two primary types of timber window, each suited to different properties and specifications. Both are offered in treated pine or hardwood, and both include double-glazed sealed units as standard.
Traditional sash windows
Scotland’s traditional window design.
Sash windows move vertically within a box frame, with a system of weighted cords and pulleys doing the work. They’re the original window type on most of Larbert’s period tenements, and the required replacement for listed buildings and conservation area properties where sash and case was the original design.
Whether your sash windows need restoring, fixing, or replacing altogether, we build custom ones that replicate the original profiles and proportions, while still delivering modern thermal and acoustic results.
If your existing frames are sound, restoration, draught-proofing and double glazing upgrades, is usually the most sensible option. We complete full surveys before recommending any replacement, so you always know where you stand.
Casement windows
Casement windows open out on hinges, creating a bigger opening for ventilation and making window cleaning straightforward from inside. They’re the common option on Larbert properties built from the 1920s onwards, as well as extensions, dormers, and newer builds.
Side hung. Top hung. Fixed. We make custom timber casement windows in all three. Every one custom-built. Fitted with double glazing as standard.
Full designs and configurations on our timber casement windows page.
Why timber is the right call
Timber windows have been around for centuries, and there’s a reason they’ve stayed the go-to. It’s not just tradition, timber genuinely outperforms UPVC and aluminium in a number of areas that count to households.
Natural insulating properties
Timber carries heat far less easily than aluminium and outperforms UPVC at comparable frame thicknesses. The outcome is stronger thermal performance from the frame itself, and that’s before the double glazing gets involved.
In a climate like Scotland, where energy bills are a real concern for most households, the thermal properties of a timber frame make a measurable effect.
Fix it, don’t replace it
Timber window gets damaged? Good news: you can repair it.
Rot in a sill or bottom rail can be excised and new timber fitted in its stead. A damaged section of frame can be repaired and restored. UPVC offers no such option: when it breaks, the entire unit goes to landfill and the process starts from scratch.
Over a property’s working life: repair and maintain, not replace. Cuts money. Cuts waste.
Sustainability
Every piece of timber we use is procured from sustainably managed woodland.
Timber: renewable. Locks in carbon. Breaks down cleanly. UPVC: plastic from oil. Aluminium manufacturing: highly carbon-heavy.
For people for whom the environmental footprint of their property is a priority, timber represents the clear choice.
Character and value
Timber windows have a substance, physical depth, and texture that no man-made alternative can reproduce.
Sandstone tenement. Blonde stone villa. Traditional Scottish cottage. Timber windows fit. UPVC just can’t.
They bring tangible property value too. Especially older properties. Original or sympathetic features count to buyers.
Double-glazed timber windows
Sash or casement. Every window. Double-glazed sealed units installed as standard.
The sealed unit sits within the timber frame, employing two sheets of glass separated by a cavity to cut heat transfer and improve sound insulation.
Put that double glazing together with the natural insulating characteristics of the timber frame, and you’ve got strong thermal and acoustic results across both sash and casement.
If your property calls for a traditional divided-light appearance, we can install glazing bars, just let us know.
Older frames. Single glazed. Still in good shape? We can in many cases upgrade to double glazing as part of a restoration programme. Existing frames stay. Thermal performance gets better. No full replacement.
It’s a very common job on Larbert’s older properties, solid original sash windows, but single glazing that admits cold air and ambient noise. Easily fixed.
And every unit we fit complies with current building regulations for thermal performance, so you’re covered.
Timber windows in listed buildings and conservation areas
There are more than 600 conservation areas in Scotland, a significant total.
If your property is in one of these areas, UPVC is not an permitted window material, and your local council might well require replacements that replicate the original in material, design, and profile.
We’ve been manufacturing timber windows for conservation areas and listed buildings throughout Scotland for over 20 years, so we know what the council requires, no surprises.
We can help you with consent requirements and produce 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.
Timber types
We work with two timber types across all window range, here’s what you need to know about each.
Treated pine is the most popular option, and for good reason. It’s pressure-treated to ward off rot and decay, takes a painted finish well, and works reliably in Larbert’s damp climate.
A natural timber look, extra hardwearing performance, hardwood answers both. Inherently more resistant to wear, and it accepts stains and oils beautifully.
We’ll tell you which timber is most appropriate for your job based on the property, the exposure, and what look you’re after.
Wooden windows, frequently asked questions
What types of timber windows do you make?
We manufacture two main types: sash and case windows and casement windows, both made in treated pine or hardwood. Sash and case are the traditional Larbert design, sliding vertically within a timber box frame. Casement windows are hinged and open outward. We also make fixed window panels to suit any window opening configuration.
Timber windows vs UPVC, which is better?
Yes, for performance, longevity, and looks, timber is the better choice. It insulates more effectively at the equivalent frame thickness, lasts considerably longer when looked after, and can be repaired rather than fully replaced. It’s also the only material permitted for listed buildings and is greatly favoured in conservation areas.
Can existing timber windows be converted to double glazing?
In most cases, yes. If your current timber frames are in solid condition, we can convert the glazing to double-glazed sealed units as part of a restoration programme. The result is better thermal and acoustic results while retaining the original frames and character.
Get a free price for timber windows in Larbert
Whether your need is a single window repair 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.
We also make custom timber doors, bi-fold doors, and timber shop fronts, covering Larbert and Central Scotland.