Shetland Islands · Scotland
Glazing Silicone in Brae
Glazing silicone for Brae, by sealant specialists with 20+ years’ experience. Rated 4.9 on Google from 180+ five-star reviews.
- Mouldy sealant around glass panels
- Water running down inside the glass
- Glass-to-glass joints that have split
How we handle glazing silicone in Brae
Not every silicone suits glass. We use a neutral-cure glazing silicone that is suited to glass and the frame, finished with a neat, even bead. We are often asked to deal with water tracking down the inner face of the glass and shower screens leaking along the wall or tray, on glass-to-frame joints, conservatory frames and shower screens.
Across smaller places in Scotland, homes range from stone and harled cottages to newer houses, many standing in the open. Exposed frames and sills take the full force of wind-driven rain.
Our work is backed for twelve months, and the guarantee is the same wherever you are.
- Location
- Brae (ZE2)
- Wider area
- Shetland Islands
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Quotes
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Common problems we fix in Brae
Sunlight breaks sealant down, especially on conservatory roofs. Old silicone hardens, cracks and loses its grip on the glass.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Split or lifting silicone on glass
- Cracked silicone between glass panels
- Black or yellowed silicone on glass joints
- A quick top-up bead that didn’t last
For jobs in and around Brae, choosing the right material for each joint is as important as a tidy finish.
Questions to ask before you book
- How the surfaces are prepared before sealing
- Whether VAT is included
- When the joint can take water or movement
- Who does the work, and how experienced they are
Brae: your questions answered
Is glazing silicone in a coastal place like Brae any different?
Coastal homes put outside sealant through more weather than inland ones, so preparation and the right sealant matter all the more. Walls facing the sea are usually the first to need attention.
Do you cover smaller places like Brae?
Yes. Brae is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our work covers the whole of Scotland, including the islands, where work is planned around ferry crossings. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Can you fix a leaking conservatory?
It depends on the cause. Sealant joints we can renew but roof and panel problems need another trade.
Is there any odour?
Some sealants have a smell while they cure. Opening a window helps.
Can you just put new silicone over the old?
Topping up is a common cause of leaks. A proper job means cutting out, cleaning and resealing.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
We’re happy to deal with the tenant, landlord or agent. Get your landlord’s agreement first.
Do I have to be there?
For indoor joints, yes, someone needs to let us in. Once we have agreed the job, you don’t need to watch us work.
How long does the job take?
As a guide, most jobs take a few hours for most jobs. Larger jobs naturally take longer.
Landlord and commercial work in Brae
Hotels need rooms back in use, so the work can be planned room by room. Hotel work is part of what we do, alongside homes and businesses.
Whether it’s one flat or a portfolio, you get the same standard of work: old sealant fully removed, joints prepared properly and a one-year guarantee.
Aftercare tips
Looking after new joints is easy, and it makes a real difference:
- Open vents or windows to let moisture out
- Check the silicone on glass every year or so
- Use a gentle glass cleaner and a soft cloth
- Use gentle products around the joints
Avoid scraping near the new silicone when you clean. A soft cloth or sponge is best.
Act on black or lifting silicone early. Once it starts to peel, water gets behind it and the leak gets worse.
What we cannot put right
Sealant is not the answer to every problem, and we will tell you before any work starts. It won’t solve:
- Cracked or broken glass
- A sealed unit that has misted inside
- Water coming through the roof rather than a sealant joint
Not sure which it is? You can email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we seal
- Conservatory frames
- Glass balustrade bases
- Shower screens
- Rooflights
- Glass-to-frame joints
- Glass-to-glass joints
Surface by surface
Glass-to-glass joints
Glass-to-glass joints depend entirely on the sealant. It must be clean, neat and well bonded.
Conservatory frames
Frame joints face sun and rain all year. Renewed sealant keeps water out.
What else we do in Brae
What we do, step by step
There is not much for you to do on the day. Point us to the joints and we’ll get on with it. The job generally takes anything from an hour or two to most of a day, depending on the size of the job. Around Brae, distance and access matter more than parking. Tell us how to find the property and how to reach the work.
- First we agree the joints to be done.
- We cut away the failed silicone.
- The surfaces are cleaned with a suitable solvent.
- New glazing silicone goes in and is finished neatly.
- The joints are checked before we leave.
Before we arrive
- Mention any tricky access
- Let us know about earlier repairs to the joints
- Plan for the work area to be out of bounds to pets and children
Ask for a quote
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 will explain what’s involved and give you a clear quote.
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Leave it or put it right?
Fixing a leaking screen early protects what’s underneath. A small leak can reach the floor below before it shows. Out of town in Scotland, exposed walls take a lot of weather, and once water gets behind a failed joint, damp in stone or harled walls is slow to dry out.
A few things move the cost up or down: how much old sealant there is and how stubborn it is, any mould to treat, and whether we need extra access for height. Your quote takes all of that into account.
Why Brae customers choose us
- 4.9 on Google from 180+ five-star reviews
- We leave the area clean and tidy
- ARBOMaster approved applicator
- Colour picked to suit the job
Read our cost guide and our reviews.
Frames and glazing around Brae
Brae is within about 1 mile of the coast, where wind-driven rain is a fact of life and, nearer the shore, so is salt air. Both are hard on glazing joints and frame seals, which can dry out and crack sooner where a building faces the weather. Under the Repairing Standard, private landlords in Scotland have to keep homes wind and watertight, and sound outside sealant is part of that.
Around Brae, as everywhere, glazing silicone is only as good as the preparation behind it.
Brae is in the Shetland Islands. From the centre of Brae to the outskirts, we cover glazing silicone for every kind of property, from flats and houses to offices and hotels. Brae is one of 63 places in the Shetland Islands we cover.
Every address in ZE2 is covered for glazing silicone. If you need glazing silicone at a property on Runafirth, Ladieside and Hevdaland or a nearby road, our applicators can take on the job. Neighbouring places we cover for glazing silicone include Sullom (3 miles north), Scatsta (3 miles north-east), Voe (4 miles south-east), Firth (6 miles north-east) and Hogaland (7 miles north). As one of the bigger places in the Shetland Islands, Brae has homes, rented property and businesses of every kind. For island and remote addresses, the job takes a little more planning.
Around Brae
Green spaces nearby include Houlls Water.