Call Don recently completed a comprehensive external renovation at 21 Lugton Brae, Edinburgh, transforming the property’s exterior with new cedar cladding, upgraded insulation, improved wall protection, and professionally refurbished window frames.
The project combined building, insulation, timber cladding and finishing works to improve the property’s external appearance, thermal performance and protection against the elements.
🏠 From Damaged Cladding to a Completely Refreshed Exterior
The existing external cladding had deteriorated and required complete replacement.
We began by carefully removing the damaged cladding and preparing the underlying wall structure for the new external system. This provided an opportunity to upgrade the insulation and improve the property’s protection against moisture and weather exposure.
The external wall build-up included:
Existing Cladding → Removal → Insulation → Boarding → Wall Membrane → Cedar Cladding → Protective Oil Treatment
Each stage was carefully completed to provide a durable and properly finished external envelope.
🌲 New Cedar Timber Cladding
The property was finished with new cedar timber cladding, giving the exterior a clean, natural and contemporary appearance while retaining the character of the property.
The cedar boards were installed with careful attention to:
Alignment and spacing
Corners and junctions
Openings around windows
Consistent detailing
Overall visual finish
Once installed, the timber was treated with a UV- and water-resistant oil, providing additional protection against weather exposure while helping preserve the natural appearance of the cedar.
🌡️ Insulation & Wall Protection
Improving the external wall system was an important part of the renovation.
New insulation was installed to improve thermal performance, followed by external boarding and a wall membrane designed to provide additional protection within the wall construction.
This combination helps create a more robust external envelope while improving the property’s resistance to moisture and the changing Scottish weather conditions.
🪟 Window Frame Restoration
The renovation also included the existing window frames.
Rather than replacing the frames, they were:
Cleaned → Prepared → Repaired where required → Repainted
The refreshed window frames provide a clean finish and complement the new cedar cladding, bringing the different elements of the property’s exterior together.
🔨 Complete Scope of Works
External Works
Removal of damaged cladding
External wall preparation
New insulation
New external boarding
Wall membrane installation
Cedar timber cladding
UV- and water-resistant oil treatment
Window Works
Cleaning of existing window frames
Surface preparation
Repainting and finishing
Final Works
External detailing
Finishing and inspection
Completion of the renovated elevation
✨ The Finished Result
The completed project has given 21 Lugton Brae a completely refreshed external appearance while upgrading important elements of the property’s external envelope.
The combination of new insulation, wall protection, natural cedar cladding and refurbished window frames creates a clean, durable and cohesive finish designed to perform well in the Scottish climate.
This project is another example of Call Don’s approach to property refurbishment: careful preparation, quality materials, skilled installation and attention to detail at every stage.
