Parkhill has its own timber window specialists and we’re called Woodfellas. We make, renovate, and install wooden windows from our workshop, working across homes and business properties throughout 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 upgraded security come as standard.
Whether you need sash and case windows for a period tenement, casement windows for a modern extension, or a complete set of new windows for any type of property, we produce them ourselves and put them in ourselves.
Our timber windows
We produce two main types of timber window, each suited to different properties and requirements. Whichever you go for, both are offered in treated pine or hardwood and both feature double-glazed sealed units as standard.
Sash windows
Scotland’s original window design.
Sash windows move vertically within a box frame, with a system of cords and counterbalance weights doing the work. They’re the standard window type on most of Parkhill’s Victorian and Edwardian tenements, and the correct replacement for listed buildings and conservation area properties where sash and case was the existing design.
We refurbish, sort, and make custom sash windows built to match period profiles and proportions. The result is modern thermal and acoustic performance in a window that fits right in.
Restoration often includes draught-proofing and double glazing upgrades, and it’s the best call where the original frames are in good condition. We carry out full surveys before recommending any replacement.
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 reach them from inside from inside. They’re common on Parkhill properties built from the 1920s on, and they’re the natural choice for extensions, dormers, and newer builds.
We produce custom timber casement windows in side hung, top hung, and fixed configurations. Just like our sash windows, every casement is built to order and fitted with double glazing as standard, no exceptions.
All the styles, all the configurations, it’s on our timber casement windows page.
Why timber works best for windows
There’s a reason people have been fitting timber windows in properties for generations, and it’s not just because they always have. Timber truly outperforms UPVC and aluminium in a number of areas that make a difference to property owners.
Natural heat insulation
Here’s something that surprises people: timber actually carries heat far less quickly than aluminium, and it outperforms UPVC at the equivalent frame width. That means the frame itself is already doing stronger thermal work before you even consider the double glazing.
Scotland runs on heating bills. A timber frame’s insulating characteristics make a real difference to what you spend, and that difference shows up over time.
Repair before replace
If a timber window deteriorates, the good news is you can sort it.
Got rot in a sill or bottom rail? You cut it out and fit new timber. Damaged part of frame? Replace in section. With UPVC, you don’t have that option. When it goes, the entire thing goes to landfill and you’re starting again.
Over the life of a property, being able to look after timber windows rather than having to replace them cuts real money and reduces waste.
Timber and sustainability
All our timber comes from ethically managed forest.
Timber is a renewable material that sequesters carbon throughout its working life and biodegrades cleanly at end of life. UPVC is a petroleum-derived plastic, and aluminium manufacturing is highly energy-intensive.
For people for whom the environmental footprint of their home is a consideration, timber is the clear choice.
Character and appeal
Timber windows possess a weight, character, and grain that no man-made alternative can replicate.
Traditional sandstone tenement. Blonde stone villa. Period Scottish cottage. Timber windows fit. UPVC just can’t.
And they contribute real value to a property, especially period homes where original or sympathetic features are what buyers look for.
Double glazing in wooden windows
All windows manufactured by Woodfellas, whether sash or casement, include double-glazed sealed units included as standard.
Sealed unit in the frame. Two sheets of glass. Cavity between them. Cuts heat transfer. Boosts sound insulation.
The timber frame’s natural insulating qualities combined with the double-glazed sealed unit give you strong thermal and acoustic results across both window types. That’s what you get as standard.
We can also install glazing bars if your property needs a traditional divided-light look.
Older frames. Single glazed. Still structurally sound? We can in many cases switch to double glazing as part of a restoration programme. Original frames stay. Performance gets better. No full replacement.
Parkhill’s older properties bring up this request all the time. Solid existing sash windows, but single glazing that admits cold and road noise like it isn’t there.
Building regulations for thermal performance? Every unit we put in meets them. No exceptions.
Conservation area timber windows
Over 600 conservation areas across Scotland. The odds are yours is one of them.
If your property is in one of these areas, UPVC is not an acceptable window material, and your local council may well insist on replacements that mirror the original in material, design, and profile.
Twenty years of manufacturing timber windows for conservation areas and listed buildings across Scotland. The council expectations? We’ve been through all of it. We know what’s expected.
We can help you with consent conditions and build 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
Across all our window products, we work with two types of timber.
Treated pine represents the most frequently chosen option. It is pressure-treated to prevent rot and decay, accepts a painted finish well, and works reliably in Parkhill’s rain-heavy conditions.
For properties where a natural timber look is preferred, or where extra durability is needed, we supply hardwood, which is naturally more immune to damage and takes stains and oils beautifully.
We help you choose the most appropriate timber for each project, taking into consideration the property type, its exposure, and the wanted finish.
FAQ, timber windows
Which wooden window types do you manufacture?
We make sash and case windows and casement windows, both available in treated pine or hardwood. Sash and case are the traditional Parkhill design, sliding vertically within a timber box frame. Casement windows are hinged and swing out. We also produce fixed window panels to match any opening configuration.
Timber windows vs UPVC, which is better?
On results, longevity, and looks: yes. Timber insulates more effectively at the comparable frame thickness, lasts considerably longer when maintained, and can be repaired rather than fully replaced when damage happens. It’s also the only material accepted for listed buildings and is highly favoured in conservation areas.
Upgrading single glazing to double glazing in timber windows, is it possible?
In most cases, yes! If your current frames are in solid condition, we can upgrade to double-glazed sealed units as part of a restoration, preserving the existing frames and appearance while lifting thermal and acoustic performance.
Get a free estimate for timber windows in Parkhill
Whether your need is a single window restoration or a complete property of custom timber windows, please contact us on 07920 057592 or complete the form on our contact page and we will respond within 24 hours.
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