Woodfellas are Maybole’s leading timber window specialists, building, restoring, and installing timber windows from a Maybole workshop that covers houses and commercial properties right across Central Scotland.
Every window that we make is made to measure from ethically sourced treated pine or hardwood, and double glazing and improved security are included as standard.
Whether you need sash and case windows for a period tenement, casement windows for a modern extension, or a full set of replacement windows for any sort of property, we produce them in-house and install ourselves.
Wooden windows we make
We produce two main types of timber window, each built for different properties and needs. Whichever you choose, both are offered in treated pine or hardwood and both feature double-glazed sealed units as standard.
Sash and case windows
Scotland’s classic window type.
Sash windows work on a pretty clever system: they slide vertically in a timber box frame using weighted cords and pulleys. You’ll see them on most of Maybole’s period tenements, and if you’ve got a listed building or conservation area property, they’re the only permitted replacement where sash and case was the existing design.
Whether your sash windows need refurbishing, repairing, or replacing altogether, we build custom ones that replicate the existing profiles and proportions, while still giving you modern thermal and acoustic standards.
A lot of the time, renovating the existing frames, draught-proofing and double glazing, is the better option if the frames themselves are still sound. We do a full inspection before suggesting a replacement.
Standard casement windows
Casement windows swing outward on hinges, giving a larger opening for fresh air and making cleaning easier from inside. They’re the typical choice on Maybole properties going back 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 setups. Like our sash windows, every single one is made to measure and double glazed as standard.
Full styles and configurations on our timber casement windows section.
Why timber is the right choice for windows
There’s a reason people have been installing timber windows in properties for centuries, and it’s not just because they always have. Timber genuinely outperforms UPVC and aluminium in multiple areas that make a difference to property owners.
How timber insulates naturally
Here’s something that trips up people: timber actually conducts heat far less quickly than aluminium, and it outperforms UPVC at the same frame thickness. That means the frame itself is already doing more thermal work before you even consider the double glazing.
In a place like Scotland, where heating bills represent a real issue for homeowners, the thermal characteristics of a timber frame make a tangible difference.
Repair, don’t replace
Timber window gets damaged? You can fix it.
Rot in a sill or bottom rail, new timber goes in. Damaged frame part, it gets rebuilt. The story with UPVC is different: it can’t be repaired, so when it fails, the entire unit ends up in landfill and you’re starting from scratch.
Over a property’s lifespan: repair and maintain, not replace. Saves money. Reduces material waste.
The sustainable choice
The timber we work with is procured from responsibly managed forest, every length of it.
Timber is a sustainable resource that holds carbon throughout its working life and breaks down cleanly at end of life. UPVC is a plastic based on oil, and aluminium production is highly carbon-heavy, worth knowing if the environment matters to you.
If the environmental impact of your home counts to you, timber is the obvious option. It’s as straightforward as that.
Character and property value
Pick up a timber window sash and you notice it, weight, thickness, grain. No synthetic material can replicate that.
On a traditional sandstone tenement, a light stone villa, or a traditional Scottish cottage, timber windows look right in a way UPVC just can’t. Worth considering if aesthetics count to you.
And they add real value to a property, especially period properties where period features are what buyers look for.
Double glazing in wooden windows
Sash or casement. Every window. Double-glazed sealed units fitted as standard.
The sealed unit fits inside the timber frame: it’s two layers of glass with a sealed cavity between them, which limits heat transfer and improves sound insulation.
The timber frame’s inherent insulating characteristics combined with the double-glazed sealed unit achieve strong thermal and acoustic results across both window styles. That’s what you get as standard.
For properties that call for a traditional divided-light appearance, we can fit glazing bars as part of the installation.
The frames are solid, they’re just single glazed. In a lot of cases, we can switch to double glazing as part of a restoration, keeping what’s worth saving, improving performance, no full replacement required.
It happens a lot on Maybole’s older properties, original sash windows that are well-built, but the single glazing lets in cold and road noise like it’s not even there.
Building regulations for thermal performance? Every unit we fit satisfies them. No exceptions.
Conservation area timber windows
Scotland contains over 600 officially recognised conservation areas.
If your property is in one of these areas, it’s worth understanding that UPVC is not an acceptable window material. Your local council will often require replacements that match the original in material, design, and profile.
Over 20 years producing timber windows for conservation areas and listed buildings across Scotland. We understand what the council requires.
We can advise on consent requirements and build windows that satisfy planning condition while giving you modern performance. Our sash and case windows page covers the regulations in more detail.
Timber types
Across all our window products, we use two types of timber.
Most customers pick treated pine. It’s pressure-treated to prevent rot and decay, accepts a painted finish well, and holds up in Maybole’s rain-heavy weather without any trouble.
Want a natural timber look or need extra durability? Hardwood is what you need, naturally more immune to deterioration, and it accepts stains and oils so well.
Not sure which timber to pick? We advise on the right timber for each job based on the property, the exposure, and the finish you want.
FAQ, timber windows
What types of timber windows do you produce?
Sash and case is the traditional Maybole style, moving up and down 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 configuration.
Timber windows vs UPVC, which is better?
Yes, for results, longevity, and appearance, timber is the better choice. It insulates more effectively at the equivalent frame thickness, lasts a lot longer when maintained, and can be fixed rather than replaced. It’s also the only material permitted for listed buildings and is strongly favoured in conservation areas.
Can you replace single glazing with double glazing in existing timber windows?
In a significant number of cases, yes. Where current timber frames are in solid condition, we can switch the glazing to double-glazed sealed units as part of a restoration programme. This retains the existing frames and character while lifting thermal and acoustic performance.
No-obligation quote for timber windows in Maybole
Whether you need a single window repaired or a full house of custom timber windows, call us on 07920 057592 or fill in the form on our contact page. We’ll be in touch within 24 hours.
We also build custom timber doors, bi-fold doors, and timber shop fronts, covering Maybole and Central Scotland.