Orkney Islands · Scotland
Fire Rated Sealant in Lyness
Fire rated sealant across Lyness and nearby, with every bit of old sealant taken out first and a 12-month guarantee.
- Sealant items on a fire risk assessment action list
- New service routes left unsealed after building work
- Damaged fire sealant left by other trades
Can I do it myself?
Overfilling a joint is a classic DIY mistake. A thick, smeared bead looks untidy and doesn’t move well, and the joint depth matters as much as the finish.
If you’ve already had a go yourself, that is fine. We remove it and do the joint properly, so just mention it when you contact us.
Fire rated sealant in Lyness
Intumescent sealant looks much like any other sealant until it gets hot; in a fire it expands into the joint. Which product suits a gap depends on its width, the materials either side and what runs through it, so we follow the tested detail for each one. If you are dealing with door frames with gaps between frame and wall and gaps where walls meet ceilings or slabs, we can put it right.
Commercial work around smaller Scottish places tends to mean hotels, guest houses, schools and halls rather than offices. Each needs sound sealant in its washrooms and kitchens, and fire-rated joints kept in good order.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If there’s a problem with it, please email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
- Place
- Lyness (KW16)
- Region
- Orkney Islands
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Price
- A clear price before we start
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Fire rated sealant in Lyness: local notes
If you run a hotel, guest house or holiday let in a coastal place like Lyness, busy months put washrooms and kitchens under pressure, so it’s worth checking the sealant before the busiest weeks. Work on the islands has to be planned around ferry crossings and the weather, so the more notice, the better.
For jobs in and around Lyness, choosing the right material for each joint is as important as a tidy finish.
Lyness is about 13 miles south-west of Kirkwall, in the Orkney Islands. For fire rated sealant in and around Lyness, please drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk for a quick quote. We cover the Orkney Islands from our Crawley base, Lyness included. Lyness is one of 51 places in the Orkney Islands we cover.
Jobs for fire rated sealant in KW16 is quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. Lyness is on the B9048, which makes it straightforward to reach with everything needed for fire rated sealant. Other places close to Lyness include Longhope (2 miles south), Midland (6 miles north), Hoy (7 miles north-west), Orphir (7 miles north) and Clestrain (7 miles north). If you are somewhere remote, the job takes a little more planning, so mention it when you ask for a quote.
Near you in Lyness
Other landmarks nearby include Scapa Flow Museum (less than half a mile north-east). Not far away are Binga Fea and Loch of Greenhill.
The process
You do not need to clear the whole room or building before we come, just the space around the work. We protect the rest, and the work takes anything from a few hours to several days, depending on how many gaps there are in most cases. In smaller Scottish places, parking is normally less of an issue than access and distance. Let us know how to find you and how to reach the joints.
- Before starting, we go through the specification or action list with you.
- Each gap is measured and its substrate and service noted.
- Any non-fire-rated filler is removed and the faces cleaned.
- The specified fire-rated sealant goes in over any backing its detail requires.
- We hand over a list of locations and products.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention any leaks or damp you’ve noticed
- For business premises, tell us about site rules or sign-in
- Try not to wet indoor joints just before the visit
Get a quote
We quote each job on its own, so the first step is telling us about yours. Simply drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and describe the job and send pictures if you have them.
Related advice
Why deal with it now?
A quick fill with any sealant to hand isn’t fire stopping. Fire-rated products are tested in set gap sizes, depths and substrates, which is why we match the product and the method to each gap. Around Lyness, water from a failed joint in an older stone home can soak into timber and plaster, which is a far bigger job than the sealant.
No two jobs are quite the same, so each one gets its own quote. Size, access and the product the joint needs all make a difference, and we will explain the quote if you ask.
Why book with us
- Old sealant always removed completely
- Tidy, careful work
- ARBOMaster approved applicator
- More than 20 years in sealant work
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Landlords, agents and businesses in Lyness
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Send the address, what’s needed and the access arrangements.
We also work for businesses, from offices to washrooms and kitchens. For commercial premises, we can talk through working times when we quote.
Looking after it afterwards
Once the sealant has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Do not fill fire-stopping gaps with ordinary foam or silicone
- Report cracked or damaged seals as soon as you notice them
- Check whether a sealant can be painted before decorating over it
- Include fire stopping when you schedule refits
Let contractors know where fire stopping has been done, and make sure anything they disturb is resealed with a suitable product. A lot of damaged fire stopping comes from later work.
When you plan work that goes through walls or ceilings, plan the fire stopping too. Doing it at the time avoids leaving gaps behind.
Lyness: your questions answered
Do you cover Lyness for fire rated sealant?
Yes, Lyness is within the area we cover. We work across all of Scotland. You can drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and let us know what needs doing.
How do Scotland’s building regulations apply to fire-rated sealant in Lyness?
Scotland has its own building regulations, the Building (Scotland) Regulations, with their own technical handbooks. Fire-rated sealant has to go in to the product’s tested details, and we follow them. We do not certify buildings or do fire risk assessments; your assessor or building control can tell you what’s required.
Can you give us a record of the work?
Yes. Locations and products are written up when we finish. Tell us if your assessor needs it in a particular format.
Is it messy?
Very little: the area around the joints is protected first, and we tidy up before we go.
Do you remove the old sealant?
Yes, every time. New sealant will not bond properly to old, so the joint is cleaned back first.
What does intumescent mean?
Fire-rated is the broad term for sealants tested for fire stopping. Intumescent ones swell in heat, and they’re one of the options. We use whichever the specification and tested details call for.
Do you seal gaps around fire door frames?
Yes, where the gap suits a sealant detail. Our work is the gap around the frame.
Do you certify the fire stopping?
We don’t certify fire stopping or quote ratings. We apply the specified product to the manufacturer’s details and list the locations and products for you.
Also in Lyness
Signs you need fire rated sealant in Lyness
Buildings are refitted and reconfigured over the years. A house turned into flats or an HMO, or an office split into smaller units, brings new walls, new service routes and new gaps.
Most people get in touch when they notice one of these:
- Fire stopping disturbed by later work
- Gaps filled with a product that isn’t fire-rated
- Joints picked up in a fire-stopping survey
- Open gaps behind door architraves
In and around Lyness, as anywhere, good fire rated sealant starts with a clean, dry, properly prepared joint.
Comparing quotes
- How hidden problems are handled
- What guarantee comes with the work
- What insurance they hold
- Whether you can choose the colour
What the job involves on each surface
Service penetrations
Wherever a service goes through a fire-resisting wall or floor, there’s a gap around it. The sealant is chosen for what passes through and how wide the gap is.
Linear gaps
Some linear gaps have to cope with movement as well as fire. The product and depth are chosen to suit both, following the tested detail.