Scottish Borders · Scotland
Sash Windows in Scottish Borders
Period homes in Scottish Borders can keep the look of traditional sliding sashes while gaining double glazing, smoother running and stronger locks from our made-to-measure sash windows.
- Guide from £1,495
- 7 towns covered
- Postcode areas EH, TD
Replacement sash windows across Scottish Borders
Sash window prices depend on size, timber or uPVC, whether you replace the whole frame or just the sashes, the glazing bar pattern, horns and mouldings, glass type and the paint colour. Listed or conservation work that needs matching details costs more. See the guide prices for typical ranges.
Timber sash windows are usually made from engineered softwood or durable hardwoods, factory primed and finished with microporous paint that lets moisture escape. Factory finishing gives a more even coat than painting on site, but timber still needs periodic redecoration, and the interval depends on exposure and colour.
Security on sash windows comes from keyed sash locks at the meeting rails, sash stops that limit the opening for ventilation and child safety, laminated glass, and close-fitting staff and parting beads. Ground-floor sashes in older houses are often the weakest point, so locks are worth upgrading during replacement.
Heavy double glazed sashes need matching weights. When single glazed sashes are swapped for double glazed ones in an existing box, the old weights are usually too light, so the glazier re-weighs each sash to stop it dropping or creeping up, and checks the pulleys can carry the load.
What applies in Scottish Borders
Section 4 (Safety) of the Scottish Technical Handbooks covers glazing that people could collide with, such as glass in and beside doors and low-level glazing, where safety glass is needed.
Section 6 (Energy) of the Scottish Technical Handbooks sets the thermal performance that replacement windows, doors and rooflights should achieve.
Scottish Borders has its own coastline, so for homes and businesses near the sea, salt air and wind-driven rain are part of the brief. Salt-laden wind and driving rain shorten the life of paint on exposed sashes, so coastal timber windows benefit from durable timbers, good factory coatings and regular inspection. Brass or stainless sash furniture resists corrosion better than plated steel near the sea.
Older rural houses often have sash openings that are out of square, with soft stone or lime plaster around them, so each window is measured individually and fitted gently. Exposed sites benefit from draught seals and robust weatherboards on the bottom sash.
Guide prices
| Typical job | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| uPVC sliding sash, 900 × 1500 mm | £1,495 – £1,995 |
| Timber-effect uPVC sash, 900 × 1500 mm | £1,795 – £2,295 |
| Painted timber sash, 900 × 1500 mm | £2,595 – £3,295 |
Choosing your sash windows
Spring-balanced timber sash
Timber sashes running on concealed spring balances, giving a slimmer frame where weight pockets are not needed or space is tight.
Timber box sash
Traditional weights, cords and pulleys in a box frame, made in engineered softwood or hardwood and factory painted to your colour.
Heritage glass options
Slim double glazing, low-E coatings and textured glass that looks like old cylinder glass for sensitive elevations.
Tilt-in sashes
Sashes that tilt inwards for cleaning upper-floor glass from inside, and can help provide an escape opening.
Sash Windows in Scottish Borders: questions
How much do sash windows cost?
The cost of sash windows depends on size, material, whether you replace the whole frame or only the sashes, the glazing bar pattern, the glass and the finishing details such as horns and mouldings. Timber usually costs more than uPVC, and listed building work costs more again. See the guide prices for typical ranges; the written quote fixes your price.
Will double glazed sashes be too heavy for my existing frame?
Double glazed sashes are heavier than single glazed ones, so the box frame, pulleys and weights must cope. When new sashes go into an existing box, the glazier checks the pulleys and adds or replaces weights so each sash balances. If the box is weak or rotten, a new frame is the better option, and the survey will tell you.
What guarantee comes with new sash windows?
Manufacturer guarantees apply to the joinery, finish, sealed units and hardware, and the terms are confirmed in writing. Cover on the paint finish often depends on regular maintenance, so check the conditions. Guarantee terms for the installation are set out in writing with your quote, so you know what is covered before agreeing to go ahead.
How secure are sash windows?
New sash windows can be secure when fitted with keyed locks at the meeting rails, sash stops, laminated glass and tight-fitting beads. Older sashes often rely on a single catch, which is easily forced. Upgrading ground-floor and easily reached windows first makes sense, and the glazier can recommend locks that suit the sash and frame.
Which parts of Scottish Borders do you cover for sash windows?
We cover the whole of Scottish Borders, including Hawick, Galashiels, Peebles, Kelso and Selkirk, and postcode areas EH, TD. Building rules for sash windows here follow the regulations for Scotland. Enter your postcode on the quote form and we will confirm cover; then a glazier will arrange a free survey before giving you a written quote.
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