Shetland Islands · Scotland
Glazing Silicone in Aithsetter
Glazing silicone for Aithsetter, by sealant specialists with 20+ years’ experience. 180+ five-star Google reviews and a 4.9 rating.
- Leaks from the base of a shower screen
- Leaks where conservatory glass meets the frame
- Sealant that was laid over old silicone and failed
Glazing silicone in Aithsetter, done properly
Glass, frames and walls all move at different rates, so the sealant between them does a lot of work. When it cracks or lets go, water gets in. We cut it out and reseal with a glazing silicone suited to the joint. If you are dealing with glass-to-glass joints that have split and leaks from the base of a shower screen, we can help.
Older stone-built homes in Scotland often have sash and case or timber windows set in stone. Those suit a traditional sand mastic or a neutral-cure sealant, not an acetoxy silicone that can attack some stone.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard, so you are covered after we have gone.
- Location
- Aithsetter (ZE2)
- Region
- Shetland Islands
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Do you need glazing silicone in Aithsetter?
Glass and frames expand and contract with the temperature at different rates. In time, the sealant splits or pulls away.
Any of these means the joints need attention:
- Mouldy sealant around glass panels
- Glass-to-glass joints that have split
- Leaking glazing joints on a rooflight
- Glazing silicone that has cracked or come away
Whether the job is in Aithsetter itself or nearby, the right material for each joint matters as much as a neat finish.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether they seal over old material or remove it
- What the quote includes, VAT included or not
- Which colour the sealant will be
- Whether they’re fully insured
Aithsetter: your questions answered
Will you come out to Aithsetter?
Yes, Aithsetter is covered. We work across all of Scotland, islands included, from towns to the smallest places. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Can you do glazing silicone in Aithsetter?
Yes. Our work covers the whole of Scotland, and Aithsetter is part of that. Just email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details of the job.
Is balustrade sealant something you do?
Yes, we reseal the joint at the base channel. We do not install or replace the glass.
Do you do commercial work?
Yes. Commercial and hotel work is a large part of what we do. We can talk about working times when we quote.
Is a special sealant needed for glass?
A glazing silicone chosen for the joint. Neutral-cure products suit most glass and frames.
Do you fit new glass or sealed units?
Glass replacement is not our trade. We reseal the joints around it and can tell you if a unit seems to have gone.
Do I have to be there?
That depends on where the joints are. For work indoors, someone needs to let us in, while outside work can sometimes be arranged differently.
How long does glazing silicone take?
That depends on the amount of work, but most jobs take a few hours, depending on how many joints need doing. We’ll tell you when we quote.
Nearby places to Aithsetter
Also in Aithsetter
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
From a single let to a portfolio, the work is the same standard: old sealant fully removed, joints prepared properly and a 12-month guarantee.
Water getting past a failed joint can damage the building, which is a bigger problem in a rented property. Keeping joints in good order is simple maintenance.
What affects the quote in Aithsetter
Call for a quick quote. The main things that affect it are:
- The number of rooms or windows
- The number and length of the joints
- Any working-time requirements on site
- Whether old sealant or filler has to be cut out
What you pay reflects the work, not guesswork. That’s why we ask about the job first.
Asking for a quote
To help us quote quickly, please include:
- Whether it’s a home or a business
- Where the property is
- A few photos by email, if you can
- How many joints, rooms or windows are involved
For a quick quote, get us on the phone, or send an email if you’d rather. Tell us about the joints that need doing and we’ll talk you through the work before giving you a price.
Different surfaces, different methods
Glass balustrade bases
Balustrade bases are exposed outdoors. Renewing the sealant keeps water out of the channel.
Conservatory frames
Exposed frame joints wear with the weather. Renewed sealant keeps water out.
Keeping the joints in good condition
No joint lasts for ever, but care makes a real difference. A few tips:
- Get a new leak looked at quickly
- Squeegee the shower screen after each use
- Keep harsh solvents off the silicone
- Avoid scraping close to the bead
Clear the conservatory gutters regularly, so water drains away from the joints. Blocked gutters can push water where it shouldn’t go.
Do not leave lifting or mouldy silicone on glazing. Once it starts to peel, water gets behind it and the leak gets worse.
Windows and doors in Aithsetter
Aithsetter is within about 2 miles of the coast, where wind-driven rain is a fact of life and, nearer the shore, so is salt air. That’s hard on glazing joints and frame seals, especially on the side facing the sea. Sash and case windows are common in older Scottish homes, and the joint between the box frame and the stone or render is traditionally pointed with sand mastic.
Around Aithsetter, as everywhere, glazing silicone is only as good as the preparation behind it.
Aithsetter is in the Shetland Islands. Anywhere in ZE2, our applicators can take on glazing silicone. Our area takes in 63 places across the Shetland Islands, large and small.
Every address in ZE2 is within our area for glazing silicone. Neighbouring places we cover for glazing silicone include Cunningsburgh (1 mile west), Bremirehoull (1 mile south-west), Mail (2 miles south-west), Sandwick (4 miles south) and Hoswick (4 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Lerwick (7 miles north), Sound (6 miles north) and Scalloway (6 miles north). Island and remote addresses take a little more planning, so tell us where you are when you ask for a quote.
Local landmarks in Aithsetter
Green spaces nearby include Loch of Fladdabister.
The process
Most of a good job is in the preparation, and we don’t rush it. Every joint is cleaned and dried before new material goes in. In total, it generally takes a few hours, depending on how many joints need doing. For a place like Aithsetter, longer drives are planned in advance. Mention tracks, gates, ferries or anything else about the route.
- We look at the glazing and agree which joints need resealing.
- We cut away the failed silicone.
- We clean and prepare the joint.
- We apply and tool the new silicone.
- The joints are checked before we leave.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us if parking is tricky
- Tell us about any previous sealing or DIY attempts
- Clear the area around the work
Get a quote
If you’re in Aithsetter and need glazing silicone, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk. Tell us what the problem is and where, and you will get a clear quote before we start.
Related advice
Leave it or put it right?
Replacing a conservatory roof is major work. Where the water is getting in through sealant renewing the joint is the simpler fix. If the roof is the problem, we’ll say so. In an older home around Aithsetter, damp from a failed joint can get into timber and plaster, which is a far bigger job than the sealant.
The cost depends on the size of the job, how much old material has to come out and access to the work. We give a clear quote before we start, so you know where you stand.
What you get with us
- Rated 4.9 stars on Google
- We never seal over old sealant
- You choose the colour before work begins
- Approved under the ARBOMaster scheme
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