Shetland Islands · Scotland
External & façade joints in Brough, Shetland Islands
External mastic for Brough, by sealant specialists with 20+ years’ experience. Rated 4.9 on Google from 180+ five-star reviews.
- Damp patches traced to an open external joint
- Leaking joints around cladding and façade panels
- Moss and dirt in joints with no sealant left
About our external mastic in Brough
Short cuts in external joints show up within a season or two. New sealant over old, joints packed with mortar and beads with no backing rarely last long. We strip the joint back and start again. We work on brickwork movement joints, joints between brick and frames and concrete & block, and the jobs we see most are old sealant gone brittle and cracked and damp patches traced to an open external joint.
In and around a place like Brough, many buildings face open ground and take the full weather. Outside joints on exposed walls work hard.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If something isn’t right with it in that time, tell us and we’ll put it right.
- Location
- Brough (ZE2)
- Region
- Shetland Islands
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- A clear price before work begins
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What affects the quote in Brough
Your quote is based on your job. We look at:
- Which sealant suits the joint
- Working hours on commercial sites
- How much old sealant there is and how hard it is to remove
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
Some things make a job bigger or smaller: how much old sealant there is and how stubborn it is, any mould to treat, and whether the work is at height. Your quote takes all of that into account.
Helping us quote
Photos by email are helpful but not essential. Please mention:
- The type of property
- What the problem is, such as mould, gaps, leaks or cracking
- Pictures of the joints, sent by email
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
We don’t publish a price list, because every job is different. Instead, your job gets its own clear quote. To get started, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Different surfaces, different methods
Render joints
The face of render can be soft, so a sealant that stretches easily protects the edges. Priming is done where the sealant calls for it.
Copings and trims
Copings expand and contract through the day, so a flexible sealant suits them best in all weathers.
External mastic in Brough: local notes
Brough is close to the coast, where wind-driven rain is a fact of life and, nearer the shore, so is salt air. That’s hard on movement joints and outside wall joints, especially on the side facing the sea. On the islands, wind and salt spray are hard on outside sealant.
Around Brough, as everywhere, external mastic is only as good as the preparation behind it.
Brough is in the Shetland Islands. Jobs in Brough get the same care as everywhere else we work: the old material taken out, joints prepared properly and a 12-month guarantee. Our the Shetland Islands coverage runs to 63 places, and Brough is one of them.
Every address in ZE2 is within our area for external mastic, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover properties on Houll and Tripwell. Other places close to Brough include Tripwell (1 mile south-west), Hamister (1 mile south-west), Huxter (2 miles south), Symbister (2 miles south-west) and Sandwick (2 miles south-west). Remote and island addresses need a little more planning, so tell us where you are when you ask for a quote.
Local landmarks in Brough
Not far away are Setter Hill and Loch of Houll.
How the visit works
You do not need to clear the whole room or building, just the space around the work. Everything nearby is protected, and the job takes a few hours to a few days, depending on the length of joint and the access in most cases. In smaller Scottish places, parking is usually less of an issue than access and distance. Tell us how to find the property and how to reach the work.
- First, the joints are inspected and the access agreed.
- We cut out the old mastic and rake out anything in the joint.
- The faces are brushed clean and primed where the product requires it.
- We fit closed-cell backing rod to control the depth.
- We apply the sealant, tool it and check the whole run.
Before we arrive
- Mention any leaks or damp you’ve noticed
- Mention if the joints have been sealed before
- For business premises, tell us about site rules or sign-in
How to get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us what needs doing and where and its rough size. A few pictures by email make the job easier to understand, and we’ll take it from there.
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Common questions in Brough
Does living near the coast affect external mastic in Brough?
Near the sea, outside joints face more wind, rain and salt than they would inland, so the choice of sealant and the preparation matter even more. Walls facing the sea are normally the first to need attention.
Do you cover smaller places like Brough?
Yes, we do. Our work covers the whole of Scotland, islands included, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Will you leave a mess?
No. We protect the surfaces around the joints, and we clear up the old sealant and our materials before we leave.
Do you use backing rod?
We fit closed-cell backing rod wherever the joint depth needs controlling. It controls the depth and stops the sealant bonding to the back.
Can a movement joint be filled with mortar?
No. Mortar locks the joint solid, so the movement cracks the wall elsewhere. It needs a flexible sealant over backing rod.
Do you work at height?
It depends on the building. Where joints can be reached safely, we’ll do them. Tell us about the building and we’ll confirm what access is needed.
Is it OK to seal over old sealant?
No, it will not last. It can look neat for a few weeks, but the new bead soon lifts. Removing the old sealant completely is the only lasting way.
What’s an expansion joint in brickwork?
Most straight vertical gaps in brickwork are movement joints. It lets the bricks expand without cracking.
Common problems we fix in Brough
Joints sealed without backing rod, or far too deep, rarely last. Sealant bonded to three sides has nowhere to go and rips as the joint opens.
People usually contact us when they notice something like this:
- Damp patches traced to an open external joint
- Joints pointed up with cement by mistake
- Plants rooting in failed movement joints
- Brick movement joints where the sealant has split
Homes close to Whalsay Parish Church include some older properties, and the joints between older walls, newer extensions and the roofline need a sealant that can move.
What to look for in a quote
- Are they insured?
- Which colour the sealant will be
- Which sealant they’ll use, and why
- How much experience the applicator has
Other services in Brough
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
Whether it’s one flat or a portfolio, the work is the same standard: old sealant fully removed, joints prepared properly and a 12-month guarantee.
Businesses can book us for washrooms, kitchens, offices and more. On commercial sites, working times can be discussed when we quote.
Aftercare tips
No joint lasts for ever, but care makes a real difference. A few tips:
- Keep water from gutters off the wall
- Look over the joints every year, ideally after winter
- Act on the first splits you see
- Keep soil, plants and ivy away from the joints
Keep the joints clear of soil, plants and climbing growth. Anything that holds water against the joint wears it out sooner.
Once a joint can’t move, the wall finds another way, generally as cracking in the brickwork or render nearby. Resealing it early helps prevent that.
When something else is needed
Honest advice matters more to us than a booking, so here’s what new sealant will not do:
- Movement that is more than a sealant joint can take
- Failed render or damaged cladding panels
- Adding movement joints to masonry that has none
Not sure which it is? You can email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll tell you honestly.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Render & cladding joints
- Brickwork movement joints
- Façade panels
- Concrete & block
- Copings & trims
- Joints between brick and frames