If you need timber windows done right in Shotts, Woodfellas are the right choice. We build, restore, and install wooden windows out of our Shotts premises, serving homes and commercial clients right across Central Scotland.
Every window that we make is made to measure from ethically sourced treated pine or hardwood, and double glazing and enhanced security are fitted as standard.
Whatever you need, sash and case for a tenement, casement for a modern extension, or a full replacement set for any kind of property, we make them in-house and put them in ourselves.
What wooden windows we offer
We produce two primary types of timber window, each built for different properties and requirements. Whichever you go for, both are offered in treated pine or hardwood and both come with double-glazed sealed units as standard.
Sash windows
Scotland’s original window design.
Sash windows operate by sliding vertically within a box frame, using a system of cords and counterbalance weights. They are the historic window type on most of Shotts’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.
We renovate, fix, and make custom sash windows that match the original profiles and proportions while achieving modern thermal and acoustic performance.
Restoration typically means draught-proofing and double glazing upgrades. Best option where original frames are sound. We survey everything before recommending any replacement.
Casement window types
Casement windows are the hinged type: they swing out to open, which gives you a larger opening for ventilation and means you can reach them easily from inside. They’re all over Shotts properties built from the 1920s on, and they’re the usual choice for rear extensions, dormers, and newer builds.
We build custom timber casement windows in side hung, top hung, and fixed arrangements, so whatever setup you need, we can deliver it. And like our sash windows, every casement is custom-built and fitted with double glazing as standard.
Our timber casement windows page has more information on all listed designs and choices.
Why timber is the right choice
Generations of timber windows, and they’re not still around out of habit. Timber genuinely outperforms UPVC and aluminium in several areas that make a difference to homeowners. The numbers say it all.
How timber insulates naturally
Timber transfers heat far less quickly than aluminium and outperforms UPVC at comparable frame thicknesses. The result is better thermal efficiency from the frame itself, and that’s before the double glazing comes into it.
Scotland’s not exactly warm, and energy costs are no joke, so the fact that timber frames retain warmth better makes a tangible impact to what you pay.
Fix it, don’t replace it
If a timber window deteriorates, the good news is you can fix it.
Got rot in a sill? You cut it out and splice in new timber. Damaged part of frame? Replace in section. With UPVC, you can’t do that. When it goes, the whole thing goes to landfill and you’re starting again.
Over the lifetime of a property, maintaining and repairing timber windows rather than replacing them cuts cost and cuts material waste. It’s a simple calculation.
The sustainable option
The timber we work with is procured from responsibly managed forests, every length of it.
Timber stores carbon and decomposes naturally, it’s a sustainable material. UPVC is plastic derived from oil, and aluminium production is extremely carbon-heavy.
Your home’s environmental impact is important? Then timber is the clear option. It always has been.
Aesthetics and value
Timber windows have a weight, character, and grain that no synthetic alternative can reproduce.
Sandstone tenement. Light stone villa. Period Scottish cottage. Timber windows look right. UPVC just can’t.
Value, too. On period homes, where original or sympathetic features are part of what makes them special, timber windows add tangible worth that UPVC never quite does.
Double glazed timber windows
Every window we make, sash or casement, includes double-glazed sealed units fitted. No extras needed.
The sealed unit is housed within the timber frame, using two sheets of glass with a cavity to limit heat transfer and improve sound insulation.
Combine the timber frame’s inherent thermal qualities with double glazing and you get strong thermal and acoustic performance across both window types.
Need glazing bars for a traditional divided-light appearance? We can install those too.
Where older timber windows remain structurally sound but only single glazed, we can often switch them to double glazing as part of a restoration programme, preserving the original frames and improving thermal performance without needing a full replacement.
This is a regular project on Shotts’s older properties. The original sash windows are well-constructed, but the single glazing admits cold and street noise, and converting to double glazing solves both.
Every unit we install is compliant with current building regulations for thermal performance. That’s guaranteed.
Timber windows for conservation areas
Scotland has over 600 designated conservation areas.
Conservation area, and your windows need replacing? UPVC is not an approved material, your local council may require replacements that mirror the original in material, design, and profile. It’s a firm requirement.
We’ve been making timber windows for conservation area and listed building properties across Scotland for over 20 years. We understand what the council expects, so you don’t have to figure it out yourself.
We can help with consent conditions and build windows that meet planning condition while giving you modern standards. Our sash and case windows page covers the regulations in more depth.
Timber types we use
We use two timber types across all window product range, here’s what you need to know about each.
Treated pine is the most chosen option, and for good reasons. It’s pressure-treated to prevent rot and decay, takes a paint finish well, and holds up well in Shotts’s wet climate.
If you prefer a natural timber look, or if you need something harder-wearing, hardwood is the answer, it’s naturally more immune to damage and it accepts stains and oils beautifully.
We help you choose the right timber for each project, based on the property, its exposure level, and the finish you want. Just let us know and we’ll steer you right.
Wooden windows, frequently asked questions
What styles of timber windows do you make?
We manufacture two main types: sash and case windows and casement windows, both made in treated pine or hardwood. Sash and case are the traditional Shotts design, sliding up and down within a timber box frame. Casement windows are hinged and open outward. We also make fixed window panels to match any opening setup.
Are timber windows better than UPVC?
For performance, lifespan, and looks? Yes, timber is better. It insulates more effectively at the same frame width, lasts considerably longer when looked after, and can be fixed rather than fully replaced. It’s also the sole material accepted for listed buildings and is strongly favoured in conservation areas.
Can existing timber windows be upgraded to double glazing?
In a significant number of cases, yes. Where current timber frames are in good condition, we can upgrade the glazing to double-glazed sealed units as part of a restoration. This retains the existing frames and look while boosting thermal and acoustic standards.
Get a free estimate for timber windows in Shotts
One window or a full house of custom timber windows, it starts the same way. Call 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, covering Shotts and Central Scotland.