Aberdeenshire · Scotland
Kirkton of Tough External Mastic
Sealing brickwork movement joints, render, cladding and façade joints for householders, landlords and businesses in Kirkton of Tough. Fully insured, ARBOMaster approved and guaranteed for a year.
- Moss and dirt in joints with no sealant left
- Old sealant gone brittle and cracked
- Damp patches traced to an open external joint
External mastic for homes and businesses in Kirkton of Tough
Ground-floor and low-level joints are straightforward to reach. Where joints are higher up, tell us about the building when you get in touch and we will confirm what’s needed to reach them safely. We work on joints between brick and frames, façade panels and concrete & block, and the jobs we see most are leaking joints around cladding and façade panels and joints pointed up with cement by mistake.
Older stone buildings need a sealant that suits the stone, not an acetoxy product that can mark or attack it. Newer houses need their movement joints and roofline trims kept sound.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you are not left on your own once the job is done.
- Where
- Kirkton of Tough (AB33)
- Region
- Aberdeenshire
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Quotes
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
When something else is needed
Before you book, it’s worth knowing the limits:
- Adding movement joints to masonry that has none
- Damp from another source, such as a leaking gutter or a bridged damp-proof course
- Cracked brickwork or render that needs a builder or plasterer
Not sure which it is? You can drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Brickwork movement joints
- Render & cladding joints
- Façade panels
- Joints between brick and frames
- Copings & trims
- Concrete & block
How it works
We bring everything the job needs with us, so you do not need to buy or prepare anything. After a quick look at the joints together, the area is protected and the work begins. Most jobs take anything from a few hours to several days, depending on the building. Somewhere like Kirkton of Tough may be a longer drive, and the journey is planned ahead. Mention tracks, gates, ferries or anything else about the route.
- We look at every joint and agree a colour to suit the wall.
- We take out the old sealant until the faces are sound.
- Backing rod goes in so the sealant can stretch between the two faces.
- Primer is applied wherever the sealant needs it.
- A low-modulus exterior sealant is gunned in and tooled to a neat finish.
Getting ready for the visit
- For business premises, tell us about site rules or sign-in
- Keep children and pets away from the work area
- Let us know if you’ve seen damp or leaks
Getting a quote
Every job is quoted individually. Just send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk with the details, and pictures are welcome.
Advice
How the job changes by surface
Brickwork movement joints
Brick movement joints are often mistaken for a missing mortar line. If that is happened, we rake it out and reseal it properly.
Concrete and blockwork
Big joints in concrete need careful depth control. We size the backing rod to the gap and keep the sealant to the right depth.
Looking after it afterwards
To keep the joints looking good and working properly:
- Tell anyone working on the walls about the movement joints
- Keep water from gutters off the wall
- Ask before painting over external sealant
- Never let anyone fill a movement joint with mortar
If you have more work done on the wall, such as new render, cladding or an opening, show the contractor the movement joints. They should be kept open and resealed, not filled.
Act while the splits are small. At that stage it’s a simple cut out and reseal before water has had years to get in.
Also in Kirkton of Tough
Leave it or put it right?
The longer a joint stays open, the more water the wall takes in. Wet masonry is more easily damaged by frost around the joint, so the problem grows beyond the joint itself. When the nearest tradesperson is a drive away, it’s tempting to leave a small leak, but water behind a failed seal does the most damage when nobody’s watching.
A failed joint rarely gets cheaper to fix by waiting, because water and mould keep working on it. If you are not sure whether it needs doing, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will give you an honest view and a quote.
Why Kirkton of Tough customers choose us
- A sealant colour to suit the surroundings
- ARBOMaster approved applicator
- Every job guaranteed for a year
- Anti-fungal sanitary silicone in wet areas
Take a look at what affects the cost and our reviews.
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
A neglected joint can let water reach the structure, which is a bigger problem in a rented property. Keeping joints in good order is simple maintenance.
We work for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners. Sealant work between tenants keeps a property looking cared for.
Outside joints around Kirkton of Tough
Under the Repairing Standard, private landlords in Scotland have to keep homes wind and watertight, and failed outside joints work against that. Plenty of Scottish homes have harled walls, and joints where harling meets other materials need a sealant that can grip and flex.
Around Kirkton of Tough, as everywhere, external mastic is only as good as the preparation behind it. Homes close to Tough Parish Church include some older properties, and the joints between older walls, newer extensions and the roofline need a sealant that can move.
Kirkton of Tough is about 10 miles south-west of Inverurie, in Aberdeenshire. If you need external mastic in Kirkton of Tough, it’s easy to get a quote: please send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk. We cover Aberdeenshire from our Crawley base, Kirkton of Tough included. Our area takes in 161 places across Aberdeenshire, large and small. Aberdeen is on our list too, about 19 miles from Kirkton of Tough.
Jobs for external mastic in AB33 works the same way as everywhere else we cover. Being close to the A944, Kirkton of Tough is easy for our applicators to reach for external mastic. Close by, we work in Alford (3 miles north-west), Monymusk (4 miles east), Forbes (4 miles north-west), Bridge of Alford (5 miles north-west) and Sauchen (5 miles east). Larger places within reach include Inverurie (10 miles north-east), Westhill (13 miles east), Banchory (12 miles south-east), Garioch (11 miles north-east), Kemnay (7 miles east) and Kintore (10 miles east).
What’s near Kirkton of Tough
Other landmarks nearby include Castle Forbes (3.5 miles north) and Alford Heritage Centre (3.2 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Cairn William.
Kirkton of Tough: your questions answered
Is Kirkton of Tough within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our work covers the whole of Scotland. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Is Kirkton of Tough in your area for external mastic?
Yes. We work across all of Scotland, and Kirkton of Tough is part of that. Just drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details of the job.
Can you match the colour of my brickwork?
Exterior sealants are made in a range of colours, from greys and browns to whites and stone shades. We pick the one that suits your wall best so the joint does not draw the eye.
Will it make a mess?
We keep the work tidy. Nearby surfaces are protected, and the area is left clean when we finish.
How do I get a quote for external mastic in Kirkton of Tough?
Every job is different, so each one gets its own quote. To get one, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with a short description of the job.
When will the joints need doing again?
It depends on the exposure, the movement and the product. Sealant is a maintenance item, so check the joints once a year.
Can you work on commercial sites?
Yes. We have worked for hotels, offices and other businesses and we are fully insured.
Should I point up the gap in my brickwork?
No. Rigid materials can’t move with the wall, so the joint stops doing its job. Where a joint has been mortared, it can often be raked out and sealed properly.
DIY versus a professional finish
A careful DIYer can reseal a simple joint, like a short, easy-to-reach joint indoors. The common mistakes are sealing over old sealant, sealing a damp joint and using far too much.
If you do try it yourself, take your time over the preparation: remove every trace of old sealant, clean and dry the joint, and follow the product’s cure time. If it fails, we can still redo it.