Repair first – it keeps the character and costs less
Traditional timber sash and case windows were built to be repaired. The timber used in older windows is often better quality than much of what is available today, so a well-maintained original window can outlast a replacement. We repair sash and case windows throughout Larbert, Stenhousemuir and the Falkirk area, keeping as much of the original window as possible.
Common problems we fix
- Broken sash cords – the most common fault. New cords are fitted and the weights rebalanced so the sash stays where you put it.
- Sticking or painted-shut sashes – freed, eased and adjusted so they slide smoothly.
- Rattles and draughts – usually worn beads and parting beads; fixed with repairs or draught proofing.
- Rotten sills and bottom rails – decayed timber cut out and new timber spliced in.
- Broken glass and loose putty – reglazed and re-puttied.
- Seized pulleys and missing fittings – freed, replaced and matched.
Preserving Traditional Sash and Case Windows in Larbert
Many older properties in Larbert and the surrounding Falkirk area feature traditional timber sash and case windows. These windows can often be repaired rather than replaced, even where there are problems with deteriorating timber, broken sash cords, defective glazing putty or draughts.
Where more extensive conservation work is required, The Sash and Case Window Company provides specialist sash window restoration, traditional timber repairs and draught proofing throughout Larbert, Falkirk and Central Scotland. Their approach prioritises preserving original joinery and architectural character wherever practical.
How a repair works
We take the sashes out, repair what needs attention and put them back so they run properly. Where timber has rotted, we cut back to sound wood and splice in new timber of the same profile, rather than filling it. The result looks original once painted.
When a full overhaul makes sense
If a window has several problems, a complete sash window restoration usually gives better value than piecemeal repairs. If you want warmth and quiet without changing the windows, consider secondary glazing. Replacement is only recommended when repair is not sensible – see replacement sash windows.