Woodfellas started in Waterloo making timber windows, and that’s what we’re still doing. We manufacture, restore, and install timber windows from our Waterloo base, working across residential properties and commercial clients throughout Central Scotland.
Not a single window we produce without being built to order. Ethically sourced treated pine or hardwood, double glazing, and enhanced security, all standard.
Whether you need sash and case windows for a period tenement, casement windows for a contemporary extension, or a full set of new windows for any sort of property, we produce them in-house and fit ourselves.
Our timber window range
We make two main types of timber window, each built for different properties and needs. Both are made in treated pine or hardwood, and both feature double-glazed sealed units as standard.
Sash windows
The traditional Scottish window, and it has never changed.
You know what makes sash windows great? They slide up and down in a timber box frame using weighted cords and pulleys. They’re the original window on most of Waterloo’s period tenements, and the required replacement for listed buildings and conservation area properties where sash and case was the existing design.
We renovate, repair, and build custom sash windows designed to match existing profiles and proportions. The outcome is modern thermal and acoustic performance in a window that looks exactly as it should.
A lot of the time, restoring the existing frames, draught-proofing and double glazing, is the smarter route if the frames themselves are still solid. We always do a full assessment before suggesting a replacement.
Casement windows
Casement windows are hinged and swing out to open, creating a wider opening for airflow and making access from inside much easier. They’re standard on Waterloo properties built from the 1920s onwards, as well as extensions, dormers, and newer builds.
We manufacture custom timber casement windows in side hung, top hung, and fixed setups. Just like our sash windows, every casement is built to order and fitted with double glazing as standard, no exceptions.
Our timber casement windows section has more detail on all available options and choices.
Why timber windows are the right choice
Timber has been the go-to window material for hundreds of years. Not just tradition, it genuinely outperforms UPVC and aluminium in multiple areas that make a difference to property owners.
Timber’s insulating properties
Timber carries heat far less easily than aluminium. Outperforms UPVC at equivalent frame thicknesses. Stronger thermal efficiency from the frame itself, before the double glazing even gets involved.
In a climate like Scotland, where energy bills are a real challenge for property owners, the insulating properties of a timber frame make a tangible impact.
Repair, don’t replace
Where damage occurs in a timber window, restoration remains a realistic choice.
Rot in a sill can be cut out and new timber spliced in. A damaged part of frame can be rebuilt. UPVC can’t be repaired in the same way. When it goes, the entire unit goes to landfill and you start again.
Over the life of a property, being able to maintain and repair timber windows rather than having to replace them cuts real money and reduces waste.
Environmental sustainability
Every length of timber we work with is procured from sustainably managed forests.
Timber: natural. Holds carbon. Biodegrades naturally. UPVC: plastic from oil. Aluminium production: extremely energy-intensive.
If the environmental impact of your home matters to you, timber is clearly the right option. It’s straightforward.
Character and value
Pick up a timber window sash and you feel it, weight, character, texture. No man-made alternative can copy that.
On a sandstone tenement, a blonde stone villa, or a traditional Scottish cottage, timber windows fit right in a way UPVC just can’t. Worth noting if aesthetics count to you.
They bring tangible property value too. Especially older properties. Original or sympathetic features matter to potential buyers.
Double-glazed timber windows
Whether sash or casement, all the windows we manufacture include double-glazed sealed units as standard. It’s always installed.
The sealed unit fits within the timber frame, employing two panes of glass with a sealed cavity to reduce heat transfer and lift sound insulation.
Combined with the inherent thermal characteristics of the timber frame, a double-glazed timber window gives you solid thermal and acoustic performance across both sash and casement styles.
Need glazing bars for a traditional divided-light look? We can add those as well.
Got older timber windows that are still sound but only single glazed? In a lot of cases we can switch them to double glazing as part of a restoration programme, retaining the original frames and lifting performance without replacing everything.
This is a common project on Waterloo’s older properties. The existing sash windows are well-built, but the single glazing allows in cold air and ambient noise, and converting to double glazing solves both.
Every unit we fit: satisfies the latest building regulations for thermal standards.
Timber windows for conservation areas
There are more than 600 conservation areas in Scotland, a significant total.
Where a property falls within one of these areas, UPVC is not an acceptable window material, and the local planning authority will likely require replacements to replicate the original window in material, design, and profile.
Over 20 years producing timber windows for conservation areas and listed buildings throughout Scotland, we know exactly what the council expects.
We can help you with consent requirements and make windows that satisfy every planning condition while still giving you modern performance. Our sash and case windows page covers the regulations in more detail if you want to read up.
Types of timber we use
Two timber types. That’s what we stock across all window product range.
The most common choice is treated pine. It’s pressure-treated to prevent rot and decay, takes a paint finish well, and works well in Waterloo’s damp climate.
A natural timber look, extra hardwearing performance, hardwood answers both. Inherently more wear-resistant, and it accepts stains and oils beautifully.
Property, exposure, finish, three things we look at before recommending the right timber for each project. Get those right and the rest follows.
Timber windows, your questions answered
What types of timber windows do you make?
We make sash and case windows and casement windows, both offered in treated pine or hardwood. Sash and case: the traditional Waterloo design, sliding vertically in a timber box frame. Casements: hinged, swing out. Fixed panels made too, for any opening configuration.
Timber windows vs UPVC, which is better?
Yes, for performance, longevity, and appearance, timber is better. It insulates more effectively at the comparable frame width, lasts a lot longer when maintained, and can be fixed rather than replaced. It’s also the only material permitted for listed buildings and is strongly preferred in conservation areas.
Can you upgrade single glazing to double glazing in existing timber windows?
In most cases, yes. If your existing timber frames are in good condition, we can switch the glazing to double-glazed sealed units as part of a restoration programme. The result is better thermal and acoustic performance while keeping the existing frames and character.
Get your free timber window estimate in Waterloo
Single window repaired. Full property of custom timber windows. Call 07920 057592 or fill in the form on our contact page. We’ll be in touch within 24 hours.
We also make custom timber doors, bi-fold doors, and timber shop fronts across Waterloo and Central Scotland.