Aberdeen · Scotland
Torry Glazing Silicone
Problem with your glazing joints in Torry? We cut out the old, prepare the joints and apply the right sealant, and the work is guaranteed for a year.
- Failed joints on frameless glass
- Leaking glazing joints on a rooflight
- Sealant that was laid over old silicone and failed
Keeping the joints in good condition
Simple care keeps the joints in good condition. Our advice:
- Clean glass with a mild cleaner and a soft cloth
- Run a squeegee over the glass when you’re done
- Do not leave a drip for the next storm
- Keep scrapers and blades away from the silicone
Follow the cure time we give you before the joints get wet. After that, clean glass with a mild cleaner.
A small conservatory leak soon spreads. Water runs along frames and down walls so it’s best dealt with straight away.
How we handle glazing silicone in Torry
Glazing silicone is a maintenance item. Sun, rain and movement wear it down, and once it cracks, water follows. Renewing it keeps glazing joints doing their job. If you’re dealing with black or yellowed silicone on glass joints and water running down inside the glass, we can put it right, whatever the surface.
Tenement flats in Scotland’s cities often have windows high above the street, where failing mastic is easy to miss. For a flat in Torry, access is the first thing to plan, and in a tenement the outside of the building may be a shared repair.
A 12-month guarantee comes as standard.
- Where
- Torry (AB11, AB12)
- Wider area
- Aberdeen
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Price
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Landlords, agents and businesses in Torry
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 that we can handle for you.
Whether it’s one flat or a portfolio, you get the same standard of work: the old material taken out, careful preparation and a 12-month guarantee.
Can I do it myself?
The biggest DIY mistake is sealing over old sealant. Silicone does not stick to old silicone, so it lifts and traps water and mould underneath. All the old material has to come out first.
A DIY attempt doesn’t rule out a professional job. We remove it and do the joint properly, so tell us about it when you ask for a quote.
How it works
When we get to you, we compare the joints with what we discussed. If we find something unexpected, we talk it through with you first. After that, the work takes anything from an hour or two to most of a day, depending on the size of the job. In a Scottish city, a lot of jobs are in tenement flats, up a common stair from a shared close. For a job in Torry, tell us the floor, how the door entry system works and where we can park nearby.
- We start by finding the leak and making sure sealant is the cause.
- Old silicone is cut away from the glass and frame without scratching either.
- Surfaces are cleaned with a solvent suited to glass and the frame.
- Glazing silicone suited to the joint is applied and tooled.
- The finished joints are checked and, where it’s safe, tested with water.
How to prepare
- Mention any tricky access
- Keep children and pets away from the work area
- Where the joints are inside, avoid wetting them before we arrive
How to get a quote
For a quote, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us where the job is and what the problem looks like. We will send you a clear quote before any work starts.
Advice
Windows and doors in Torry
Torry is within about 1 mile of the coast, and homes near the sea take more wind-driven rain, with salt in the air closer to the shore. Both are hard on glazing joints and frame seals, which can dry out and crack sooner where a building faces the weather. Under the Tenements (Scotland) Act 2004, shared parts of a tenement, such as the roof and outside walls, are looked after by the owners together, and many buildings use a factor to arrange it. Windows normally belong to the flat, but the title deeds have the final say.
Historic houses such as Provost Skene's House, about 1 mile north-west, show how far back building around Torry goes, and older homes nearby need a sealant that suits their walls. For landlords with property near Aberdeen station, leaking glazing joints, shower screens or conservatory seals are worth sorting between tenancies.
Torry is about 2 miles south-east of Aberdeen, in Aberdeen. Across the AB11 area, we cover glazing silicone for homes and businesses. Our area takes in 63 places across Aberdeen, from the larger towns to small villages.
Every address in AB11 and AB12 is within our area for glazing silicone, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include Oscar Road, Abbey Road and Walker Road. Neighbouring places we cover for glazing silicone include Balnagask (1 mile south-east), Footdee (1 mile north-east), Tullos (1 mile south), New Aberdeen (1 mile north-west) and Altens (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Dyce (6 miles north-west), Tillydrone (3 miles north-west), Portlethen (6 miles south-west), Cults (4 miles west), Braeside (3 miles west) and Donside Village (3 miles north-west).
What’s near Torry
Typical jobs here are in homes near Glenliver Bar, Robert Gordon's College and Duthie Park and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Aberdeen station, about 0.8 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include Union Square Aberdeen (0.7 miles north-west) and Tolbooth Museum (1 mile north-west). Green spaces nearby include Tullos Hill and Lower Lake.
FAQs for Torry
I let a flat near Aberdeen station. Can you help?
Yes, we work for landlords and agents. You can email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the address and a few details, and we’ll give you a fixed price before any work starts.
How is work on the outside of a tenement in Torry usually arranged?
It generally goes through the owners together, or through the factor if the building has one. The Tenements (Scotland) Act 2004 sets the rules for common parts if the deeds do not, and we can quote for the factor or the owners directly.
How long does glazing silicone take?
That depends on how much there is to do, but most jobs take a few hours for most jobs. We will tell you when we quote.
What should I tell you?
Just the basics: the address or postcode, what’s wrong and any access issues. After that, simply drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Will you leave a mess?
No. We protect the surfaces around the joints, and we clear up the old sealant and our materials before we leave.
What sealant do you use?
It depends on the joint: anti-fungal sanitary silicone in wet areas, and other sealants where joints move or face the weather. Brands we use include Arbo and Everbuild.
What guarantee do I get?
Every job comes with our 12-month guarantee.
Why not top up the existing silicone?
Silicone does not stick to silicone, so a top-up soon lets water through. The old bead always comes out first.
Signs you need glazing silicone in Torry
Sunlight breaks sealant down and roof joints get the most sun. Old silicone hardens, cracks and loses its grip to the glass and frame.
These are the problems we’re asked about most:
- Split or lifting silicone on glass
- Black or yellowed silicone on glass joints
- Shower screens leaking along the wall or tray
- Glass-to-glass joints that have split
If you look after a building such as Torry Academy, its window and door frames need their mastic kept sound, just like a home’s.
Before you book anyone
- When the joint can take water or movement
- The length of the guarantee
- How the colour is chosen
- Whether they’re fully insured
What affects the quote in Torry
Your quote is based on your job. We take into account:
- Which sealant suits the joint
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
- Whether there’s mould to deal with
- Working hours on commercial sites
Doing several joints on one visit usually makes better use of the time than several visits, so tell us about everything that needs sealing. You will get one clear quote for the whole job.
What we need to know
When you contact us, these details help:
- How we’d reach the joints
- Pictures of the joints, sent by email
- The problem you’ve noticed
- Whether it has been sealed before
We quote each job on its own, so the first step is telling us about yours. Just drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the details and send photos if you have them.
How the job changes by surface
Glass balustrade bases
The base joint is cut out and resealed. We do not install or replace glass.
Conservatory frames
Exposed frame joints wear with the weather. A fresh bead seals them again.