If you need timber windows done well in Sunnyside, Woodfellas are the ones to call. We make, refurbish, and fit timber windows out of our Sunnyside premises, serving homes and businesses right across Central Scotland.
Every window is custom-built. Ethically sourced treated pine or hardwood. Double glazing and enhanced security as standard.
Sash and case for a tenement? Casements for a contemporary extension? A full replacement set for any property? We build them all in-house and fit ourselves.
Our timber window range
We manufacture two main types of timber window, each designed for different properties and needs. Both are offered in treated pine or hardwood, and both come with double-glazed sealed units as standard.
Sash windows
The traditional Scottish window, and it hasn’t changed.
Sash windows work on a clever system: they slide vertically in a timber box frame using weighted cords and pulleys. You’ll find them on most of Sunnyside’s period tenements, and if you’ve got a listed building or conservation area property, they’re the required replacement where sash and case was the existing design.
We renovate, repair, and make custom sash windows designed to match existing profiles and proportions. The outcome is modern thermal and acoustic performance in a window that fits right in.
A lot of the time, refurbishing the original frames, draught-proofing and double glazing, is the more sensible call if the frames themselves are still sound. We do a full assessment before suggesting full replacement.
Casement windows
The hinged window. Swings outward, lets in more air, easy to clean from inside without leaning out. Casement windows became the norm on Sunnyside properties from the 1920s on, including rear extensions, dormers, and new builds.
Side hung, top hung, fixed, three setups, all in custom timber. And like our sash windows, every casement we build is custom-built and double glazed as standard.
Full options and details on our timber casement windows page.
Why choose timber for your windows
Timber has been the leading window material for centuries. Not just tradition, it truly outperforms UPVC and aluminium in multiple areas that count to households.
Natural insulation
The frame matters, not just the glass. Timber carries heat far less readily than aluminium and outperforms UPVC at the same frame width, giving superior thermal performance from the frame itself, before the double glazing even factors in.
In a place like Scotland, where heating costs are a real issue for most households, the thermal characteristics of a timber frame make a tangible effect.
Repair, don’t replace
Wear sets in. With timber, that’s not the end of the story. You can repair it.
Rot in a sill or bottom rail can be removed and new timber put in. A damaged section of frame can be rebuilt. UPVC isn’t repairable in the same way. When it breaks down, the entire unit goes to landfill and you start again.
Over the life of a property, being able to repair and maintain timber windows rather than having to replace them saves real money and reduces material waste.
Sustainability
Every piece of timber we work with is sourced from responsibly managed forest.
Holds carbon as long as it ages, then breaks down naturally. No landfill, no harmful process. UPVC is plastic from oil, and aluminium manufacturing is extremely energy-intensive. The difference is clear.
For those for whom the environmental footprint of their property is a consideration, timber is the obvious option.
The appeal and value of timber windows
The weight, character, and natural grain of timber windows is what no artificial material can copy.
On a sandstone tenement, a blonde stone villa, or a period Scottish cottage, timber windows fit right in a way UPVC never quite manages. Worth noting if the look count to you.
Timber windows also bring tangible value to a property, particularly period homes where original or sympathetic features are part of the appeal.
Double-glazed timber windows
Sash or casement, it doesn’t matter. Every window that we produce includes double-glazed sealed units installed as standard. Always has.
The sealed unit is housed within the timber frame, employing two layers of glass with a cavity to reduce heat transfer and lift sound insulation.
When combined with the natural thermal characteristics of the timber frame, a double-glazed timber window delivers excellent thermal and acoustic performance across both sash and casement types.
Traditional divided-light look? We can add glazing bars, a simple addition that makes a big visual difference.
Where older timber windows are in sound condition but single glazed, we can in many cases upgrade them to double glazing as part of a restoration, retaining the original frames and lifting thermal performance without necessitating a full replacement.
It’s a particularly regular project on Sunnyside’s older properties, well-constructed existing sash windows, but single glazing that allows in cold air and road noise. Easily fixed.
Building regulations for thermal performance? Every unit we fit complies with them. No exceptions.
Timber windows in conservation areas
Scotland: more than 600 officially recognised conservation areas.
Property in a conservation area? UPVC: not permitted. Council will often require replacements mirroring the original. Material, design, profile.
Having produced timber windows for conservation area and listed building properties throughout Scotland for over 20 years, we have developed a thorough understanding of council requirements.
Consent requirements, planning conditions, modern standards, we cover all of it. And our sash and case windows page covers the regulations in more depth for anyone who wants to know more.
Types of timber we use
We stock two timber types across all window range, here’s what you need to know about each.
Treated pine is the most requested choice, and for good reason. It’s pressure-treated to prevent rot and decay, accepts a painted finish well, and works well in Sunnyside’s damp conditions.
For properties where a natural timber finish is preferred, or where extra longevity is called for, we offer hardwood, which is by nature more immune to wear and takes stains and oils beautifully.
Not sure which timber to pick? We help you choose the right timber for each job based on the property, the exposure, and the finish you want.
Timber windows, frequently asked questions
What styles of timber windows do you make?
We make two main types: sash and case windows and casement windows, both offered in treated pine or hardwood. Sash and case are the traditional Sunnyside style, moving vertically within a box frame. Casement windows are hinged and open out. We also produce fixed window panels to match any window opening setup.
Timber or UPVC, which is the better window?
Three things: results, longevity, appearance. Timber wins on all three. More effective insulation at the comparable frame thickness. A lot longer lifespan when maintained. Repairable, not replaced. And it’s the only material permitted for listed buildings, strongly favoured in conservation areas too.
Can you upgrade single glazing to double glazing in existing timber windows?
In most cases, yes. If your current timber frames are in good condition, we can upgrade the glazing to double-glazed sealed units as part of a restoration. The outcome is better thermal and acoustic performance while retaining the existing frames and appearance.
Get your free timber window quote in Sunnyside
Whether your requirement is a single window restoration or a complete house of custom timber windows, contact us on 07920 057592 or complete the form on our contact page and we will get back to you within 24 hours.
We also produce custom timber doors, bi-fold doors, and timber shop fronts, covering Sunnyside and Central Scotland.