Woodfellas. Oban-based timber window specialists. We build, renovate, and put in timber windows from our Oban premises, serving residential properties and business properties throughout Central Scotland.
Built to order, responsibly sourced timber, double glazing, upgraded security. Every window we make is built the same way. No shortcuts.
Sash and case for a tenement? Casements for a new extension? A full new set for any property? We produce them all in-house and install ourselves.
Our range of timber windows
Two main types of timber window, each right for different properties and needs. Both offered in treated pine or hardwood, and both come with double-glazed sealed units as standard.
Sash window types
Scotland’s original window type.
You know what makes sash windows special? They move vertically in a timber box frame using weighted cords and pulleys. They’re the original window on most of Oban’s period tenements, and the only permitted replacement for listed buildings and conservation area properties where sash and case was the original design.
The finest sash windows look exactly like the original. We refurbish, sort, and build custom ones mirroring existing profiles and proportions, while delivering modern thermal and acoustic standards where it counts.
A lot of the time, restoring the original frames, draught-proofing and double glazing, is the more sensible call if the frames themselves are still in good shape. We do a full assessment before recommending full replacement.
Casement windows
The hinged window. Swings out, lets in a wider flow of air, easy to clean from inside with no fuss. Casement windows became the norm on Oban properties from the 1920s on, including rear extensions, dormers, and new builds.
Side hung. Top hung. Fixed. We produce custom timber casement windows in all three. Every one made to measure. Double glazed as standard.
All the options, all the configurations, it’s on our timber casement windows section.
Wood windows, why they’re the best choice
Timber has been the default window material for generations, and it’s worth understanding why. It truly outperforms UPVC and aluminium in several areas that make a difference to households, and that’s not just tradition.
Natural insulation
Timber conducts heat far less easily than aluminium and outperforms UPVC at comparable frame thicknesses. This translates to stronger thermal efficiency from the frame itself, before the double glazing is even considered.
Scotland’s not exactly tropical, and energy costs are no joke, so the fact that timber frames retain warmth better makes a real difference to what you pay.
Fix, don’t replace
Timber window gets damaged? Good news: you can sort it.
Rot in a sill or bottom rail, new timber goes in. Damaged frame section, it gets replaced in section. The story with UPVC is different: no repair option, so when it fails, the entire unit goes to landfill and you’re back at the beginning.
Over the working life of a property, the ability to look after timber windows rather than carrying out full replacement means significant savings in both money and waste.
Timber and sustainability
Every bit of timber we use comes from ethically managed forests, that’s how it works.
Timber is a sustainable resource that sequesters carbon across its lifespan and biodegrades naturally at end of life. UPVC is a oil-derived plastic, and aluminium production is highly carbon-heavy.
If the carbon impact of your house matters to you, timber is the clear option. It’s as simple as that.
Look and worth
Timber windows possess a substance, depth, and natural grain that no synthetic alternative can reproduce.
On a sandstone tenement, a light stone villa, or a period Scottish cottage, timber windows look right in a way UPVC just can’t. Worth considering if aesthetics count to you.
Timber windows also add real value to a property, particularly period homes where period-appropriate features are part of the overall appeal.
Double-glazed timber windows
All windows manufactured by Woodfellas, whether sash or casement, include double-glazed sealed units fitted as standard.
The sealed unit fits within the timber frame and uses two sheets of glass separated by a sealed cavity. The effect is less heat transfer and better 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 standard.
Need glazing bars for a traditional divided-light appearance? We can add those too.
The frames are solid, they’re just single glazed. In a lot of cases, we can upgrade to double glazing as part of a restoration, retaining what’s worth keeping, lifting performance, no full replacement needed.
It’s a particularly frequent job on Oban’s older properties, well-constructed original sash windows, but single glazing that allows in cold and ambient noise. Readily fixed.
Building regulations for thermal performance? Every unit we install complies with them. No exceptions.
Conservation area timber windows
Over 600 conservation areas throughout Scotland. The chances are yours is one of them.
Property in a conservation area? UPVC: not permitted. Council will often require replacements replicating the original. Material, design, profile.
Over 20 years making timber windows for conservation areas and listed buildings throughout Scotland, we understand what the council expects.
We can guide you through consent conditions and manufacture windows meeting every planning condition while giving you modern thermal standards. Our sash and case windows page covers the relevant regulations in more detail.
Our timber types
We use two timber types across all window range, here’s what you need to know about each.
Treated pine: most popular option. Pressure-treated against rot and decay. Takes paint well. Works reliably in Oban’s damp conditions.
Want a natural timber look? Need extra strength? Hardwood. By nature more immune to damage. Takes stains and oils beautifully.
We recommend the right timber for each job, based on the property, its exposure, and the finish you want. Just let us know and we’ll guide you.
Timber windows, your questions answered
What types of timber windows do you produce?
We produce both sash and case windows and casement windows, offered in treated pine or hardwood. Sash and case windows are the traditional Oban design, working by sliding up and down within a timber box frame. Casement windows are hinged and swing outward. We also produce fixed window panels to suit any window opening configuration.
Are timber windows better than UPVC?
On results, longevity, and appearance: yes. Timber insulates more effectively at the comparable frame thickness, lasts a lot longer when maintained, and can be fixed rather than fully replaced when damage occurs. 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 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 improved thermal and acoustic performance while keeping the existing frames and character.
Get a free quote for timber windows in Oban
Whether your requirement is a single window restoration or a full house of custom timber windows, contact us on 07920 057592 or fill in the form on our contact page and we will respond within 24 hours.
Woodfellas also makes custom timber doors, bi-fold doors, and timber shop fronts across Oban and Central Scotland.