Whitlawburn has its own timber window experts and we’re called Woodfellas. We build, refurbish, and fit wooden windows from our base, working across houses and business properties throughout Central Scotland.
Not a single window leaves our workshop without being made to measure. Ethically sourced treated pine or hardwood, double glazing, and upgraded security, all standard.
Sash and case for a tenement? Casements for a new extension? A full new set for any property? We make them all in-house and fit ourselves.
Our range of timber windows
Two types. Two sets of requirements. We produce one for older properties, one for modern ones, but both are available in treated pine or hardwood, and both feature double-glazed sealed units as standard.
Classic sash windows
Scotland’s original window type.
Sash windows move up and down within a timber box frame, with a system of weighted cords and pulleys doing the work. They’re the standard window type on most of Whitlawburn’s Victorian and Edwardian tenements, and the correct replacement for listed buildings and conservation area properties where sash and case was the original design.
We restore, sort, and make custom sash windows that replicate original profiles and proportions while achieving modern thermal and acoustic results.
Here’s the thing: restoring your existing frames with draught-proofing and double glazing upgrades is often the most sensible move if the frames are still solid. We always do a full assessment before suggesting replacement.
Casement windows
Casement windows are hinged and swing outward to open, giving a bigger opening for fresh air and making cleaning from inside much easier. They’re common on Whitlawburn properties built from the 1920s onwards, as well as rear extensions, dormers, and newer builds.
We produce custom timber casement windows in side hung, top hung, and fixed setups. Like our sash windows, every casement is built to order and fitted with double glazing as standard.
For more on designs and choices, our timber casement windows page has all the detail you need.
Why choose timber for your windows
Timber’s long-standing position as the first-choice window material is not simply a question of tradition. It actually outperforms UPVC and aluminium in multiple areas that make a difference to homeowners.
Timber’s natural insulation
Timber transfers heat far less quickly than aluminium and outperforms UPVC at the same frame widths. This translates to better thermal performance from the frame itself, before the double glazing is even considered.
In Scotland, heating bills are a real concern. The insulating characteristics of a timber frame make a tangible effect to those costs, and it’s worth knowing.
Repair, don’t replace
Where wear appears in a timber window, remediation remains a practical choice.
Got rot in a sill or bottom rail? You take it out and put in new timber. Damaged section of frame? Replace in section. With UPVC, you don’t have that option. When it breaks, the entire thing goes to landfill and you’re starting over.
Over the lifetime of a property, being able to maintain and repair timber windows rather than replacing them saves real money and reduces waste.
Timber sustainability
All timber that we put into our windows is procured from responsibly managed forest.
Timber is a sustainable material, it locks in carbon as it stands and decomposes naturally when it’s done. UPVC is plastic based on oil, and aluminium manufacturing takes a huge amount of energy.
If the environmental footprint of your house matters to you, timber is clearly the better option. It’s straightforward.
Appeal and property value
Pick up a timber window sash and you notice it, substance, thickness, texture. No man-made alternative can match that.
Traditional sandstone tenement. Pale stone villa. Traditional Scottish cottage. Put timber windows in and they fit. Put UPVC in and it’s always slightly wrong, it never quite manages that same fit.
They contribute tangible property value too. Especially older properties. Period features matter to potential buyers.
Timber windows with double glazing
Every window we build, sash or casement, features double-glazed sealed units as standard. No extras required.
The sealed unit sits inside the timber frame, two panes of glass with a sealed cavity between them, limiting heat transfer and improving sound insulation.
The timber frame does its bit. The double glazing does its bit. Together they give you strong thermal and acoustic performance across both types, sash or casement, same standard.
For properties that call for a traditional divided-light look, we can add glazing bars as an addition.
Where older timber windows are structurally sound but single glazed, we can often upgrade them to double glazing as part of a restoration, retaining the existing frames and boosting performance without necessitating a full replacement.
Whitlawburn’s older properties bring up this situation all the time. Well-constructed original sash windows, but single glazing that lets in cold and road noise like it isn’t there.
Every unit we install: complies with the latest building regulations for thermal standards.
Timber windows in listed buildings and conservation areas
Scotland has over 600 designated conservation areas, and if you’re in one, it makes a difference.
Conservation area, and your windows need attention? 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 firm requirement.
Over 20 years making timber windows for conservation areas and listed buildings throughout Scotland, we know exactly what the council expects.
We can help with consent requirements and make windows that meet planning condition while giving you modern performance. Our sash and case windows page covers the regulations in more depth.
Types of timber we use
We work with two timber types across all window range, here’s what you need to know about each.
Treated pine is what most people choose, pressure-treated to resist rot and decay, takes a painted finish well, and holds up in Whitlawburn’s damp weather without a problem.
For properties where a natural timber look is desired, or where extra strength is required, we offer hardwood, which is inherently more resistant to damage and accepts stains and oils beautifully.
Property, exposure level, finish, three things we look at before helping you choose the right timber for each project. Get those right and the rest follows.
Wooden windows, frequently asked questions
What types of timber windows can you make?
We produce sash and case windows and casement windows, both available in treated pine or hardwood. Sash and case are the traditional Whitlawburn design, sliding up and down within a timber box frame. Casement windows open out. We also make fixed window panels for any window opening setup.
Are timber windows worth it over UPVC?
On every fronts, performance, longevity, and appearance, yes, timber is the superior choice. It insulates more effectively at the same frame widths, lasts considerably longer when properly maintained, and can be repaired rather than fully replaced when damage occurs. Timber is also the only material permitted for listed buildings and is greatly preferred in conservation areas.
Can you replace single glazing with double glazing in existing timber windows?
In many cases, yes! If your current frames are in sound condition, we can convert to double-glazed sealed units as part of a restoration, retaining the existing frames and look while boosting thermal and acoustic performance.
Get a free estimate for timber windows in Whitlawburn
One window or a full home of custom timber windows, it all starts. Call us on 07920 057592 or fill in 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 Whitlawburn and Central Scotland.