Sash & Case Windows in Granton

Granton occupies Edinburgh's northern waterfront, a district defined by its maritime and industrial past. The original village — centred around Granton Square and the streets leading down to the harbour — contains handsome Victorian stone terraces and villas built to house workers at the gasworks, harbour and fishing fleet. These properties feature traditional sash and case windows, many of substantial proportions with heavy counterweights to handle the tall, thick sashes that were favoured in exposed coastal locations.

The massive Granton Waterfront regeneration project is transforming the old gasworks and harbour areas into a new mixed-use neighbourhood, but the historic Victorian terraces along Granton Road, Boswall Parkway and Pilton Drive North are being retained and restored. We work with homeowners in these streets to bring their original sash windows back to peak condition, addressing the accelerated weathering caused by Granton's exposed position on the Firth of Forth. Salt spray, persistent wind and driving rain are the main enemies of timber windows here.

Our restoration approach for Granton properties emphasises durability. We use weather-resistant hardwood for timber splices, stainless steel screws and pins to prevent corrosion staining, and a three-coat microporous paint system that flexes with the timber through seasonal changes. For ground-floor windows facing the harbour, we recommend toughened or laminated glass for added security. Secondary glazing is also popular in Granton, providing both thermal insulation and protection against the noise of ongoing construction in the regeneration zone.