Tillicoultry has its own timber window experts and we’re called Woodfellas. We build, restore, and fit wooden windows from our workshop, serving houses and commercial properties all over Central Scotland.
Each window is made to measure using responsibly sourced treated pine or hardwood timber. Double glazing and improved security are fitted as standard on every window.
Tenements need sash and case, modern extensions want casement, and some properties need a complete new set. Whatever the property type, we produce ourselves and put them in ourselves. No middlemen.
Our timber window lineup
Two primary types of timber window, each perfectly suited to different properties and needs. Both available in treated pine or hardwood, and both come with double-glazed sealed units as standard.
Sash and case windows
Scotland’s original window design.
Before UPVC, before aluminium, Tillicoultry’s period tenements were built with sash windows, sliding up and down in a timber box frame on weighted cords and pulleys. They’re still the only permitted replacement for listed buildings and conservation area properties where sash and case was the original design.
Whether your sash windows need refurbishing, sorting, or replacing altogether, we build custom ones that mirror the period profiles and proportions, while still delivering modern thermal and acoustic performance.
Restoration typically includes draught-proofing and double glazing upgrades, and it’s the most sensible route where the existing frames are in good condition. We carry out full assessments before recommending replacement.
Casement windows
The hinged window. Swings outward, lets in a wider flow of air, easy to reach from inside without leaning out. Casement windows became the norm on Tillicoultry properties from the 1920s on, including 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 do it. And like our sash windows, every casement is built to your size and fitted with double glazing as standard.
Our timber casement windows page has more detail on all listed options and choices.
Wood windows, why they’re the right choice
Timber’s centuries-long position as the preferred window material is not simply a matter of tradition. It genuinely outperforms UPVC and aluminium in a number of areas that matter most to property owners.
How timber insulates naturally
Timber carries heat far less easily than aluminium. Outperforms UPVC at equivalent frame thicknesses. Stronger thermal performance from the frame itself, before the double glazing even comes into it.
In Scotland, where heating bills are a real issue, the thermal properties of a timber frame make a tangible effect, and that matters over time.
Timber windows, repair before replace
If a timber window gets damaged, the good news is you can repair it.
Rot in a sill or bottom rail? Remove it and put in fresh timber. Damaged section of frame? Repair. UPVC isn’t repairable. When it fails, the entire unit ends up in landfill and you’re back to square one.
Over the lifespan of a property, being able to maintain and repair timber windows rather than replacing them saves real money and reduces waste.
Environmental performance
We get all our timber from ethically managed forests, so you can know it’s ethically produced.
Timber holds carbon and breaks down naturally, it’s a renewable resource. UPVC is plastic derived from oil, and aluminium manufacturing is highly energy-intensive.
If the environmental impact of your home matters to you, timber is the obvious choice. It’s as simple as that.
Character and property value
Pick up a timber window sash and you notice it, weight, character, natural grain. No man-made material can replicate that.
Traditional sandstone tenement. Pale stone villa. Traditional Scottish cottage. Put timber windows in and they fit. Put UPVC in and something’s slightly wrong, it never quite manages that same rightness.
And they bring real value to a property, especially period homes where period features are what buyers look for.
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 sits within the timber frame, using two panes of glass with a sealed cavity to cut heat transfer and boost sound insulation.
Combine the timber frame’s inherent insulating qualities with double glazing and you get solid thermal and acoustic performance across both window styles.
Need a traditional divided-light look? We add glazing bars.
Where older timber windows are in sound condition but only single glazed, we can in many cases switch them to double glazing as part of a restoration, retaining the existing frames and improving performance without needing a full replacement.
This is a regular project on Tillicoultry’s older properties. The existing sash windows are well-built, but the single glazing admits cold and street noise, and converting to double glazing solves both.
Every unit we put in is compliant with the latest building regulations for thermal performance. That’s guaranteed.
Timber windows and conservation areas and listed buildings
Scotland has over 600 designated conservation areas, and being in one changes what you are permitted to do with your windows.
Conservation area, and your windows need replacing? UPVC is not an permitted material, your local council will often require replacements that match the original in material, design, and profile. It’s a strict requirement.
Twenty years of producing timber windows for conservation areas and listed buildings across Scotland. The council requirements? We’ve been through all of it. We understand what’s expected.
We can guide you through consent conditions and manufacture windows that satisfy every planning condition while achieving modern performance. Our sash and case windows page covers the relevant regulations in more detail.
Timber types
We work with two timber types across all window range, here’s what you need to know about each.
Treated pine is what most customers choose, pressure-treated to resist rot and decay, takes a painted finish well, and performs in Tillicoultry’s damp conditions with no a problem.
Want a natural timber finish or need extra hardwearing performance? Hardwood is what you need, by nature more resistant to wear, and it accepts stains and oils so well.
We help you choose the best timber for each job, taking into account the property age, its exposure level, and the wanted finish.
Timber windows, your questions answered
What types of timber windows do you make?
Sash and case is the traditional Tillicoultry window, sliding up and down in a box frame, that’s one type. Casement windows are hinged and swing outward, that’s the other. Both come in treated pine or hardwood. And we produce fixed window panels too, for any window opening configuration.
Are timber windows better than UPVC?
On all three fronts, performance, lifespan, and appearance, yes, timber is the superior choice. It insulates more effectively at equivalent frame thicknesses, lasts considerably longer when regularly maintained, and can be fixed rather than replaced when damage happens. Timber is also the only material accepted for listed buildings and is highly favoured in conservation areas.
Can existing timber windows be converted to double glazing?
In most cases, yes. Sound current frames? We upgrade the glazing to double-glazed sealed units as part of a restoration programme. Original frames are preserved, thermal and acoustic results improves.
No-obligation estimate for timber windows in Tillicoultry
One window or a complete home of custom timber windows, it starts the same way. Call us on 07920 057592 or fill in the form on our contact page, and we’ll get back to you within 24 hours.
We also make custom timber doors, bi-fold doors, and timber shop fronts across Tillicoultry and Central Scotland.