If you need timber windows done well in Newmilns, Woodfellas are the right choice. We build, restore, and fit timber windows out of our Newmilns workshop, covering homes and businesses throughout Central Scotland.
Not a single window we make without being custom-built. Ethically sourced treated pine or hardwood, double glazing, and improved security, all standard.
Whatever you need, sash and case for a tenement, casement for a newer extension, or a full new set for any type of property, we make them in-house and fit ourselves.
Our timber windows
Two primary types of timber window, each right for different properties and needs. Both offered in treated pine or hardwood, and both feature double-glazed sealed units as standard.
Sash and case windows
The traditional Scottish window type.
You know what makes sash windows clever? They move up and down in a timber box frame using weighted cords and pulleys. They’re the standard window on most of Newmilns’s period tenements, and the only accepted replacement for listed buildings and conservation area properties where sash and case was the original design.
We restore, sort, and build custom sash windows built to match existing profiles and proportions. The result is modern thermal and acoustic results in a window that fits right in.
The original frames are sound, so why replace them? Restoration, draught-proofing and double glazing upgrades, is often the smarter call. We carry out full surveys first, before we ever recommend going further.
Casement windows
Casement windows are the hinged type: they swing out to open, which gives you a larger opening for fresh air and means you can clean them without trouble from inside. They’re all over Newmilns properties built from the 1920s on, and they’re the usual choice for extensions, dormers, and newer builds.
We make custom timber casement windows in side hung, top hung, and fixed configurations. Just like our sash windows, every casement is made to measure and double glazed as standard, no exceptions.
For more on options and configurations, our timber casement windows page has all the detail you need.
Wood windows, why they’re the best choice
Timber has been the default window material for hundreds of years, and it’s worth understanding why. It genuinely outperforms UPVC and aluminium in multiple areas that matter to homeowners, and that’s not just tradition.
Natural heat insulation
Timber conducts heat far less readily than aluminium and outperforms UPVC at comparable frame thicknesses. This means stronger thermal efficiency from the frame itself, before the double glazing is even factored in.
In Scotland, energy costs are a real challenge. The insulating characteristics of a timber frame make a genuine impact to what you spend on heating, and it’s worth knowing.
Repair, not replace
Where wear appears in a timber window, remediation remains a practical route.
Rot in a sill? Take it out and splice in new timber. Damaged section of frame? Repair. UPVC isn’t repairable. When it goes, the whole unit ends up in landfill and you’re back to square one.
Year after year, repair and maintain rather than replace. Over the lifetime of a property, that adds up to real money saved and a lot less material going to landfill.
Timber and sustainability
We get all our timber from ethically managed forests, so you can rest easy it’s responsibly produced.
Timber holds carbon and decomposes naturally, it’s a sustainable resource. UPVC is plastic based on oil, and aluminium manufacturing is extremely energy-intensive.
If the environmental footprint of your property counts to you, timber is the obvious choice. It’s as straightforward as that.
Character and value
There’s a weight, a character, and a grain to timber windows that synthetic materials just can’t copy.
On a traditional sandstone tenement, a blonde stone villa, or a traditional Scottish cottage, timber windows just belong in a way that UPVC just can’t pull off.
And they add tangible value to a property too, especially older properties where original or sympathetic features are part of what makes them the appeal.
Double glazed timber windows
Every window we produce, sash or casement, includes double-glazed sealed units fitted. No add-ons required.
The sealed unit sits within the timber frame and uses two layers of glass separated by a cavity. The effect is lower heat transfer and improved sound insulation.
Put that double glazing together with the natural insulating properties of the timber frame, and you’ve got strong thermal and acoustic results across both sash and casement.
Need glazing bars for a traditional divided-light appearance? We can install those as well.
Got older timber windows that are still in good shape but only single glazed? In many cases we can convert them to double glazing as part of a restoration programme, retaining the original frames and lifting thermal performance without replacing everything.
It’s a particularly common project on Newmilns’s older properties, well-built existing sash windows, but single glazing that allows in cold air and ambient noise. Easily fixed.
And every unit we fit complies with current building regulations for thermal standards, so you’re covered.
Timber windows for conservation areas
More than 600 conservation areas throughout Scotland. The chances are yours is one of them.
In a conservation area? UPVC is not an acceptable window material, and your local council will likely require replacements that mirror the original in material, design, and profile.
Having made timber windows for conservation area and listed building properties across Scotland for over 20 years, we have developed a strong understanding of what the council expects.
We can help with consent requirements and make windows that tick every planning condition while delivering modern standards. If you want more on the regulations, our sash and case windows page covers them in detail.
Types of timber we work with
Two timber types. That’s what we use across the entire window product range.
Treated pine is the most requested option, and for good reason. It’s pressure-treated to prevent rot and decay, holds a paint finish well, and performs well in Newmilns’s wet climate.
If a natural timber look is desired, or if extra durability is required, hardwood is the choice. It’s naturally more resistant to wear and accepts stains and oils beautifully.
Not sure which timber to choose? We recommend the right timber for each project based on the property, the exposure level, and the finish you want.
Timber windows FAQ
What types of timber windows do you manufacture?
We make two main types: sash and case windows and casement windows, both available in treated pine or hardwood. Sash and case are the traditional Newmilns style, sliding vertically within a box frame. Casement windows are hinged and open out. We also build fixed window panels to match any window opening setup.
Timber windows vs UPVC, which is better?
Yes, for results, lifespan, and looks, timber is better. It insulates more effectively at the same frame width, lasts considerably longer when maintained, and can be restored rather than replaced. It’s also the sole material permitted for listed buildings and is greatly preferred in conservation areas.
Can you replace single glazing with double glazing in existing timber windows?
In most cases, yes! If your existing frames are in solid condition, we can upgrade to double-glazed sealed units as part of a restoration programme, preserving the existing frames and appearance while improving thermal and acoustic results.
Get your free timber window quote in Newmilns
Need a single window fixed or a complete home of custom timber windows? Give us a call on 07920 057592 or complete the form on our contact page and we’ll get back to you within 24 hours.
We also build custom timber doors, bi-fold doors, and timber shop fronts, covering Newmilns and Central Scotland.