Woodfellas made our name in Menstrie manufacturing timber windows, and that’s what we’re still doing. We manufacture, renovate, and fit wooden windows from our Menstrie base, working across homes and commercial clients right across Central Scotland.
Not a single window we produce without being built to order. Responsibly sourced treated pine or hardwood, double glazing, and improved security, all standard.
Sash and case for a tenement, casements for a newer extension, or a full set of replacement windows for whatever sort of property you’ve got, we make them all in-house and fit ourselves.
Our timber window options
Two types. Two sets of requirements. We make one for older properties, one for newer ones, but both come in treated pine or hardwood, and both include double-glazed sealed units as standard.
Sash windows
The classic Scottish window, and still the first choice.
Sash windows move up and down within a box frame, using a system of cords and counterbalance weights. They are the standard window type on most of Menstrie’s Victorian and Edwardian tenements, and they’re the only accepted replacement for listed buildings and conservation area properties where sash and case was the existing design.
Whether your sash windows need restoring, fixing, or replacing altogether, we make custom ones that mirror the existing profiles and proportions, while still giving you modern thermal and acoustic performance.
Here’s the thing: renovating your original frames with draught-proofing and double glazing upgrades is often the smartest option if the frames are still solid. We always do a full inspection before recommending any replacement.
Outward-opening casement windows
Casement windows are the hinged type: they open out to open, which gives you a bigger opening for ventilation and means you can reach them from inside from inside. They’re common on Menstrie properties built from the 1920s on, and they’re the natural option for rear extensions, dormers, and newer builds.
We produce custom timber casement windows in side hung, top hung, and fixed setups, so whatever style you need, we can deliver it. And like our sash windows, every casement is made to measure and fitted with double glazing as standard.
Full styles and details on our timber casement windows page.
Why timber works best for windows
Timber’s centuries-long position as the go-to window material is not simply a matter of tradition. It truly outperforms UPVC and aluminium in several areas that make a difference to homeowners.
Timber’s natural insulation
Timber carries heat far less easily than aluminium. Outperforms UPVC at the same frame thicknesses. Superior thermal efficiency from the frame itself, before the double glazing even comes into it.
In Scotland, energy costs are a real issue. The insulating characteristics of a timber frame make a genuine impact to those costs, and it’s worth knowing.
Repair, don’t replace
If a timber window deteriorates, the good news is you can sort it.
Rot in a sill, fresh timber goes in. Damaged frame part, it gets rebuilt. The story with UPVC is not the same: no repair option, so when it breaks, the entire unit goes to landfill and you’re back at the beginning.
Over the lifespan of a property, being able to maintain and repair timber windows rather than having to replace them cuts real money and reduces material waste.
Timber sustainability
The timber we use is procured from ethically managed forest, every piece of it.
Timber is a replenishable material that sequesters carbon across its lifespan and biodegrades cleanly at end of life. UPVC is a oil-derived plastic, and aluminium production is highly carbon-heavy.
For homeowners for whom the carbon impact of their home is a priority, timber represents the clear choice.
Appeal and property value
Timber windows have a weight, a depth, and a natural grain that no synthetic material can replicate.
On a sandstone tenement, a pale stone villa, or a traditional Scottish cottage, timber windows just fit in a way that UPVC never quite manages.
Value, too. On period homes, where period features are part of the appeal, timber windows contribute genuine value that UPVC can’t match.
Double glazing in wooden windows
All windows produced by Woodfellas, whether sash or casement, come with double-glazed sealed units fitted as standard.
Sealed unit in the frame. Two panes of glass. Sealed cavity between them. Cuts heat transfer. Lifts sound insulation.
Timber frame. Double glazing. Combined: excellent thermal and acoustic performance across both window types.
For properties requiring a traditional divided-light look, we can install glazing bars as an addition.
Got older timber windows that are still in good shape but only single glazed? In a lot of cases we can switch them to double glazing as part of a restoration, preserving the original frames and improving performance without replacing everything.
Menstrie’s older properties throw up this situation all the time. Well-constructed existing sash windows, but single glazing that allows in cold air and ambient noise like it isn’t there.
Building regulations for thermal standards? Every unit we put in meets them. No exceptions.
Conservation area timber windows
Scotland has in excess of 600 recognised conservation areas.
Where a property sits in one of these areas, UPVC is not an approved window material, and the local council authority will likely require replacements to match the existing window in material, design, and profile.
Having made timber windows for conservation area and listed building properties throughout Scotland for over 20 years, we have developed a thorough understanding of what the council expects.
We can advise on consent requirements and produce windows that satisfy every planning condition while giving you modern thermal standards. Our sash and case windows page covers the applicable regulations in greater detail.
Timber options
Two timber types. That’s it. We work with both for the entire window product range.
Treated pine represents the most popular choice. It is pressure-treated to prevent rot and decay, accepts a paint finish well, and performs well in Menstrie’s rain-heavy climate.
Want a natural timber look or need extra durability? Hardwood is what you need, naturally more resistant to wear, and it accepts stains and oils beautifully.
We’ll tell you which timber is right for your job based on the property, the exposure, and what finish you’re after.
Common questions about timber windows
Which timber window types do you make?
Sash and case is the traditional Menstrie window, sliding vertically in a box frame, that’s one type. Casement windows are hinged and open outward, that’s the other. Both are offered in treated pine or hardwood. And we make fixed window panels too, for any opening configuration.
Are timber better than UPVC?
For results, lifespan, and appearance? Yes, timber is the better choice. It insulates more effectively at the equivalent frame width, lasts significantly longer when looked after, and can be restored rather than fully replaced. It’s also the only material accepted for listed buildings and is strongly preferred in conservation areas.
Can you replace single glazing with double glazing in existing timber windows?
In many cases, yes. Solid existing frames? We switch the glazing to double-glazed sealed units as part of a restoration. Original frames are preserved, thermal and acoustic results improves.
Get a free quote for timber windows in Menstrie
Single window repaired. Complete property of custom timber windows. Call 07920 057592 or complete the form on our contact page. We’ll be in touch within 24 hours.
Woodfellas also manufactures custom timber doors, bi-fold doors, and timber shop fronts across Menstrie and Central Scotland.