Falkirk · Scotland
External & façade joints in Fankerton, Falkirk
Sealing brickwork movement joints, render, cladding and façade joints for householders, landlords and businesses in Fankerton. ARBOMaster approved applicators, fully insured, with a 12-month guarantee.
- Joints pointed up with cement by mistake
- Joints with sealant missing in places
- Water getting into walls through failed joints
About our external mastic in Fankerton
We cut out failed sealant, set the joint depth with closed-cell backing rod and reseal with a low-modulus exterior sealant. The colour is chosen to suit the brick or render. If you have panel joints letting water in and rain getting behind render or cladding at a joint, we can help, whatever the surface.
External sealant needs dry surfaces, so outdoor work around Fankerton is planned around the weather. Let us know about access to every wall and roofline.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If anything isn’t right with it, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
- Place
- Fankerton (FK6)
- Wider area
- Falkirk
- Cover
- A year, on every job
- Quotes
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
Landlords and letting agents in Fankerton can book us as well as homeowners. Resealing between tenancies is a simple way to keep a property in good order before the next move-in.
For anyone letting property in or around Fankerton, jobs at different addresses can go on one quote. Send us the addresses and the work at each, and pictures by email help.
Walls and rooflines in Fankerton
Harled (roughcast) walls are common in Scotland, and where harling meets frames, pipes and other materials, the joint needs a flexible sealant that grips a rough surface. Under the Repairing Standard, private landlords in Scotland have to keep homes wind and watertight, and sound outside sealant is part of that.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Denny High School, movement joints, cladding joints and gutters on larger buildings need the same care as a house’s.
Fankerton is about 6 miles north-east of Cumbernauld, in Falkirk. If you need external mastic in Fankerton, please drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk for a quick quote. We cover Falkirk from our Crawley base, Fankerton included. 50 places in Falkirk are on our list, large and small. For nearby work, see our Glasgow page (17 miles or so).
We work across FK6 for external mastic and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Glenview, Darrach Drive and Grahamshill Terrace, and we cover them all. Other places close to Fankerton include Stoneywood (1 mile east), Dunipace (1 mile east), Denny (1 mile south-east), Head of Muir (2 miles south-east) and Dennyloanhead (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Falkirk (6 miles east), Grangemouth (9 miles east), Bo'ness (13 miles east), Larbert (4 miles east), Stenhousemuir (5 miles east) and Bonnybridge (3 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Fankerton
The closest station to Fankerton is Larbert station, roughly 4.4 miles east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Forth Valley Royal Hospital (3.7 miles east) and Herbertshire Castle (0.9 miles east). Open spaces near Fankerton include Myot Hill.
What sealant work can’t fix
We will always be straight with you, so here’s what new sealant will not do:
- Damp from another source, such as a leaking gutter or a bridged damp-proof course
- Cracks in the bricks or render themselves, away from the joints
- Cutting new joints into brickwork, which is building work rather than sealant work
Not sure which it is? You can email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Where we work in Fankerton
- Brickwork movement joints
- Façade panels
- Copings & trims
- Concrete & block
- Render & cladding joints
- Joints between brick and frames
What happens if it’s left?
A properly done movement joint is an even line in a colour that suits the wall. A rushed bead with no backing looks untidy and doesn’t last so it’s worth doing right. When the nearest tradesperson is a drive away, it’s tempting to leave a small leak, but water through a failed joint keeps working away until it’s fixed.
Leaving a failed joint generally makes the job bigger, not smaller. If you’re not sure whether it needs doing, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll give you an honest view and a quote.
What you get with us
- 180+ five-star Google reviews
- ARBOMaster approved applicator
- Over 20 years’ experience
- We leave the area clean and tidy
Take a look at how sealant jobs are priced or customer reviews.
How the visit works
Before we leave, we go over the finished joints with you and tell you how long to leave it. The visit itself normally takes a few hours to a few days, depending on the length of joint and the access, depending on the size of the job. For a place like Fankerton, longer drives are planned in advance. Tell us about tracks, gates, a ferry crossing or anything unusual about getting there.
- We start by walking round the building and agreeing the joints and the access.
- We cut out the old mastic and rake out anything in the joint.
- Joint faces are cleaned back and primed if the sealant needs it.
- We fit closed-cell backing rod to control the depth.
- We apply the sealant, tool it and check the whole run.
How to prepare
- Tell us about access, such as stairs, a lift or high-level joints
- Mention any leaks or damp you’ve noticed
- Where the joints are inside, avoid wetting them before we arrive
Ask for a quote
Call for a quick quote, or send an email if you’d rather. Describe what needs sealing and we will explain what’s involved and give you a clear price.
Related advice
Surface by surface
Brickwork movement joints
Brick walls have vertical movement joints to absorb expansion. We reseal them with a low-modulus sealant over backing rod.
Joints between dissimilar materials
Brick against render, concrete against metal, stone against timber: every change of material is a joint. We seal the joint with a flexible exterior sealant so the movement is taken up.
Signs you need external mastic in Fankerton
Sunlight, wet weather and frost wear exterior sealant down. Over the years it hardens, cracks on the surface and loses its give, so the next time the wall moves, it splits or pulls away.
The problems people generally mention when they call include:
- Weeds or debris growing in open joints
- Water getting into walls through failed joints
- Movement joints filled with mortar instead of sealant
- Failed sealant between panels on a façade
For landlords with property near Larbert station, failed wall and movement joints let damp in, so they’re worth checking between tenancies.
Before booking anyone
- What guarantee comes with the work
- Whether they’re fully insured
- How long to leave it before use
- Is the old sealant removed completely?
Places near Fankerton
What else we do in Fankerton
Aftercare tips
So the new joints stay in good condition:
- Keep soil, plants and ivy away from the joints
- Have failed joints looked at early
- Keep movement joints as flexible joints, not mortar
- Ask before painting over external sealant
Make sure anyone working on the wall later knows where the movement joints are. They should be kept open and resealed, not filled.
If you can see gaps, plants or bare sections in a joint, have it checked. Early work is quicker and leaves a better finish.
Common questions in Fankerton
Do you cover Fankerton for external mastic?
Yes. Our work covers the whole of Scotland, and Fankerton is part of that. You can send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us what needs doing, and we will send you a clear quote.
I let a flat near Larbert station. Can you help?
Yes, rental work is part of what we do. Just drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us about the property, and we’ll send you a clear quote.
Should I point up the gap in my brickwork?
No. A mortar-filled joint cannot move, so the wall cracks somewhere else instead. It needs a flexible sealant over backing rod.
Can you seal joints between two different materials?
Yes. The old joint is removed, both surfaces cleaned and primed where needed, and a flexible sealant applied. We pick a colour that works with both materials.
How long before the joint can be used?
It depends on the product and the conditions. We tell you how long to leave it before we go.
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes. All our work carries our one-year guarantee.
Do the sealants smell?
Sometimes, a little. It fades as the sealant cures.
When will the joints need doing again?
That varies with the weather the wall faces, how much it moves and the sealant used. Treat it as a maintenance item and look at it yearly and renew it when it starts to fail.