If you need timber windows done properly in Rothesay, Woodfellas are the ones to call. We build, renovate, and install timber windows out of our Rothesay workshop, covering residential properties and commercial clients right across Central Scotland.
Every window we produce is built to order from sustainably sourced treated pine or hardwood timber, with double glazing and upgraded security installed as standard.
Tenements need sash and case, contemporary extensions want casement, and some properties need a full new set. Whatever the job, we produce ourselves and put them in ourselves. No middlemen.
Our timber window range
We build two primary types of timber window, each suited to different properties and requirements. Whichever you pick, both are made in treated pine or hardwood and both feature double-glazed sealed units as standard.
Sash and case windows
Scotland’s original window style.
You know what makes sash windows great? They move up and down in a box frame using weighted cords and pulleys. They’re the classic window on most of Rothesay’s Victorian and Edwardian tenements, and the only permitted replacement for listed buildings and conservation area properties where sash and case was the existing design.
We renovate, sort, and manufacture custom sash windows designed to match period profiles and proportions. The result is modern thermal and acoustic performance in a window that fits right in.
The existing frames are solid, so why replace them? Restoration, draught-proofing and double glazing upgrades, is often the smarter route. We do full assessments first, before we recommend replacement.
Casement windows
Casement windows swing out on hinges, creating a wider opening for ventilation and making cleaning easier from inside. They’re the common choice on Rothesay properties going back from the 1920s onwards, as well as rear extensions, dormers, and new builds.
Side hung, top hung, fixed, we make custom timber casement windows in all three setups. Like our sash windows, every single one is custom-built and fitted with double glazing as standard.
Full styles and options on our timber casement windows section.
Why choose timber for your windows
There’s a reason people have been installing timber windows in houses for centuries, and it’s not just because they always have. Timber truly outperforms UPVC and aluminium in multiple areas that count to homeowners.
Natural insulation
Timber transfers heat far less readily than aluminium and outperforms UPVC at the same frame widths. The outcome is better thermal performance from the frame itself, and that’s before the double glazing comes into it.
Scotland’s not exactly warm, and heating bills are no joke, so the fact that timber frames retain warmth better makes a genuine effect to what you pay.
Timber windows, fix before replace
Timber window gets damaged? You can sort it.
Rot in a sill or bottom rail can be removed and fresh timber spliced in its stead. A damaged section of frame can be replaced in section. UPVC offers no such option: when it breaks, the whole unit ends up in landfill and the process starts again.
Over the lifespan of a property, the ability to maintain and repair timber windows rather than carrying out full replacement represents significant savings in both cost and waste.
The sustainable choice
Every piece of timber we use is sourced from ethically managed forests, that’s how it works.
Timber is a sustainable resource that sequesters carbon for its entire lifespan and breaks down naturally at end of life. UPVC is a oil-based plastic, and aluminium production is highly energy-intensive.
For homeowners for whom the carbon impact of their property is a concern, timber is the clear option.
Character and property value
The substance, depth, and grain of timber windows is something no synthetic alternative can replicate.
On a sandstone tenement, a blonde stone villa, or a traditional Scottish cottage, timber windows produce an aesthetic rightness that UPVC consistently fails to replicate.
Timber windows also add real value to a property, particularly older properties where original or sympathetic features are part of the appeal.
Double glazing timber windows
Whether sash or casement, all the windows we make feature double-glazed sealed units fitted. It’s always fitted.
Two layers of glass. A cavity between them. The sealed unit is housed inside the timber frame and handles the rest, reducing heat transfer, lifting sound insulation.
The timber frame does its bit. The double glazing does its bit. Together they deliver excellent thermal and acoustic performance across both styles, sash or casement, same result.
Traditional divided-light appearance? We can add glazing bars, a straightforward addition that makes a big difference.
Got older timber windows that are still in good shape but only single glazed? In many cases we can switch them to double glazing as part of a restoration programme, preserving the existing frames and lifting performance without replacing everything.
This is a regular request on Rothesay’s older properties. The existing sash windows are solid, but the single glazing allows in cold air and street noise, and upgrading to double glazing addresses both.
Building regulations for thermal standards? Every unit we put in meets them. No exceptions.
Conservation area timber windows
Scotland has over 600 officially recognised conservation areas, and if you’re in one, it makes a difference.
Conservation area, and your windows need replacing? UPVC is not an approved material, your local council will likely require replacements that mirror the original in material, design, and profile. It’s a strict requirement.
We’ve been making timber windows for conservation areas and listed buildings across Scotland for over 20 years, so we know what the council requires, no surprises.
We can walk you through consent requirements and produce windows that meet 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 we work with
Across all our window ranges, we stock two types of timber.
Treated pine represents the most popular option. It is pressure-treated to ward off rot and decay, holds a painted finish well, and holds up reliably in Rothesay’s rain-heavy weather.
A natural timber look, extra strength, hardwood answers both. Naturally more resistant to wear, and it accepts stains and oils so well.
Property. Exposure level. Finish. We advise on the right timber for each project.
Timber windows FAQ
What types of timber windows do you manufacture?
We produce sash and case windows and casement windows, both available in treated pine or hardwood. Sash and case are the traditional Rothesay design, sliding vertically within a box frame. Casement windows open out. We also make fixed window panels for any opening setup.
Are timber windows better than UPVC?
For results, lifespan, and appearance? Yes, timber is better. It insulates more effectively at the same frame width, lasts significantly longer when maintained, and can be repaired rather than replaced. It’s also the only material permitted for listed buildings and is strongly favoured in conservation areas.
Can you upgrade single glazing to double glazing in existing timber windows?
In many cases, yes. If your existing timber frames are in sound condition, we can convert the glazing to double-glazed sealed units as part of a restoration. That retains the original frames and look while lifting thermal and acoustic results.
Free quote for timber windows in Rothesay
Need a single window repaired or a complete house of custom timber windows? Ring us on 07920 057592 or complete the form on our contact page and we’ll be in touch within 24 hours.
We also produce custom timber doors, bi-fold doors, and timber shop fronts across Rothesay and Central Scotland.