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Fire Rated Sealant in Greenside
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- Sealant items on a fire risk assessment action list
- Open joints along the top of partitions
- Open gaps behind door architraves
How we handle fire rated sealant in Greenside
Bigger jobs can be worked through in stages, flat by flat or floor by floor. It gives you a list to keep with the building’s fire safety documents. We are often asked to deal with gaps filled with a product that isn’t fire-rated and gaps left after a refit or conversion, across pipe & cable gaps, door frames and service penetrations.
Hotels, serviced apartments and student accommodation in Scotland’s cities need their bathrooms kept in order between guests, so work in Greenside can be planned room by room, and out of hours where needed.
Every job comes with our one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Edinburgh.
- Where
- Greenside (EH7, EH1, EH3)
- Wider area
- Edinburgh
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Keeping the joints in good condition
A little care helps the new joints last. Our advice:
- Tell trades working in the building that fire seals must be put back
- Flag any open gap you spot round a pipe or cable
- Check whether a sealant can be painted before decorating over it
- Do not fill fire-stopping gaps with ordinary foam or silicone
Leave the sealant to cure fully before painting near it. Not every fire-rated sealant takes paint, so ask us which we used.
A gap left open in a fire-resisting wall or floor lets smoke spread in ways the building wasn’t designed for. Closing it is usually a straightforward job.
Different surfaces, different methods
Door frames
A door can only do its job if the gap behind its frame is sealed too. We seal that gap with a fire-rated sealant suited to the frame and wall.
Masonry and concrete
Brick, block and concrete walls and floors are sealed with products tested in masonry. The gap is cleaned of dust first.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Greenside
Whether it’s one flat or a portfolio, the work is the same standard: the old material taken out, careful preparation and a 12-month guarantee.
We also work for businesses, from offices to washrooms and kitchens. For commercial premises, we can talk through working times when we quote.
Your questions about fire rated sealant in Greenside
Do you work for landlords with property near Edinburgh Waverley station?
Yes. We work for letting agents and landlords as well as householders. Just email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the address and what needs doing, and we will give you a clear quote.
How do Scotland’s building regulations apply to fire-rated sealant in Greenside?
Building work in Scotland comes under the Building (Scotland) Regulations and their technical handbooks. Whatever the rules, fire-rated sealant has to be installed to the manufacturer’s tested details, and that’s how we fit it. We do not certify buildings or carry out fire risk assessments, so your fire risk assessor or building control will advise on what’s needed.
Do I have to be there?
That depends on where the joints are. Inside work needs someone to give us access, and for outside work we will agree access with you when we book.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes, and it often makes sense. Combining jobs makes good use of the visit, so mention them when you ask for a quote.
Is intumescent sealant the same as fire-rated sealant?
Fire-rated sealant covers any sealant tested for use in fire stopping. Intumescent ones swell in heat, and they’re one of the options. We use whichever the specification and tested details call for.
Will the old sealant be removed?
Yes, every time. New silicone doesn’t stick to old silicone, so the joint is cleaned back first.
Are you insured?
Yes. Mr Mastic is fully insured.
Can I do it myself?
It depends on the job. Work at height, movement joints, fire-rated gaps and large areas are best left to a professional, while a short indoor joint may be within reach.
Common problems we fix in Greenside
Buildings are refitted and reconfigured over the years. Conversions to flats and HMOs, and office refits, create new walls and new routes for services, with gaps to match.
Look out for any of the following:
- Damaged fire sealant left by other trades
- Gaps filled with a product that is not fire-rated
- Linear gaps at the head of walls
- Open holes round services passing through fire walls
Letting a property close to Edinburgh Waverley station? Then new cables or pipes through a fire-resisting wall leave a gap that needs the right sealant.
Comparing quotes
- What the cure time is
- How the joint is cleaned and prepared
- Whether they seal over old material or remove it
- Whether you can choose the colour
DIY versus a professional finish
If you’ve already had a go yourself, that is fine. We cut it out and start again.
If you are set on DIY, put the effort into preparation: take out all the old sealant, make sure the joint is clean and dry, and give it the full cure time. If it fails, we can still redo it.
The process
We work through the job in order: protection first, then preparation, sealing and a tidy-up. Typically it takes a few hours for a handful of gaps, and longer for a whole building. For a tenement in Greenside, work inside your flat is between us and you, while shared parts may need the factor or neighbours to agree. It helps to know which it is when you get in touch.
- We begin by agreeing the list of gaps from your assessor’s or designer’s requirements.
- We measure every gap and note what it’s in and what passes through.
- Unsuitable material such as ordinary foam or silicone is cut out and the gap cleaned.
- We fit backing where needed and apply the fire-rated sealant to depth.
- Every location is recorded with the product used for your files.
Getting ready for the visit
- Clear items away from the joints we are working on
- On commercial sites, let us know about site rules
- Where the joints are inside, avoid wetting them before we arrive
How to get a quote
Need a quote? Please send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details. We’ll explain what we’d do and give you a clear quote before work begins.
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What happens if it’s left?
Fire-rated sealants are less forgiving than ordinary ones. Depth, backing and surface preparation all affect how a seal performs, and we work to the product details every time. For landlords in Greenside, damp and leaks can be a Repairing Standard issue, so failed sealant is best replaced before it becomes a complaint.
Leaving a failed joint generally makes the job bigger, not smaller, because water and mould keep working on it. 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.
Why choose Mr Mastic in Greenside
- An ARBOMaster approved applicator
- Sanitary silicone with an anti-fungal additive in wet areas
- Old sealant always removed completely
- Domestic, commercial and hotel work
Fire rated sealant in Greenside: local notes
For seaside hotels, guest houses and holiday lets around Greenside, busy months put washrooms and kitchens under pressure, so it’s worth checking the sealant before the busiest weeks. There are hotels and other places to stay in and around Greenside. For hotels, a room-by-room programme keeps most rooms in use while the work goes on.
For buildings such as St Cuthbert's Church, service openings in its walls need the right fire-rated sealant, as in any building. If you look after a building such as London Street Primary School, service openings in fire-resisting walls need checking after any refurbishment.
Greenside is about 1 mile north-east of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. From the centre of Greenside to the outskirts, fire rated sealant is available for homes and businesses alike, from flats and houses to offices and hotels. Greenside is one of 175 places in Edinburgh where we work for fire rated sealant.
Postcode districts we cover here for fire rated sealant: EH7, EH1 and EH3. Fire rated sealant is available to properties on York Lane, Meuse Lane and High Street. With the A900 close by, Greenside is easy for our applicators to reach for fire rated sealant. If you’re just outside Greenside, we cover Broughton (1 mile north-west), Gayfield (1 mile north), Bellevue (1 mile north-west), Canongate (1 mile south-east) and Holyrood (1 mile south). We also work in nearby towns such as Queensferry (8 miles west), South Portobello (3 miles east), Southhouse (4 miles south), Gilmerton (4 miles south-east), Muirhouse (3 miles west) and Slateford (3 miles south-west). As one of the bigger places in Edinburgh, Greenside has every kind of property, from flats to offices.
What’s near Greenside
We work in homes and buildings around King George V Park, McDonald Road Library and The Playfair pub. You’ll also find Old Royal High School (within half a mile south-east) and Mannafields Christian School (0.6 miles north-east). There’s a railway station in Greenside itself: Edinburgh Waverley station. Nearby you will also find St. James Centre (under half a mile south-west) and Victorian Pharmacy Museum (less than half a mile west). Open spaces near Greenside include The New Leaf Co-op and Dunsapie Loch.