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Sand mastic for sash & case windows in Anniesland, Glasgow
Traditional burnt sand mastic around sash and case windows and doors in stone and brick for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Anniesland. ARBOMaster approved applicators, fully insured, with a one-year guarantee.
- Draughts and rain around sash boxes
- Cement or filler used on old window joints that has cracked
- Gaps round a timber door in stone or brick
What sand mastic looks like in Anniesland
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. Glasgow’s tenements are largely red and blond sandstone, and sandstone is porous, so any sealant against it has to be one that won’t stain or attack it.
Homes close to Jordanhill Parish Church include some older properties, and frames set in older brick or stone need a sealant that suits the wall as well as the frame. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Knightswood Secondary School, larger buildings have plenty of frames, and the mastic around each one ages. If you let a flat or house near Anniesland station, older sash windows in a rental need their mastic kept sound to keep the weather out.
Anniesland is about 2 miles south of Bearsden, in Glasgow. Our applicators cover sand mastic for homes and businesses in Anniesland and nearby, as part of our work across Glasgow. Anniesland is one of 183 places in Glasgow we cover.
Jobs for sand mastic in G13, G12 and G14 works the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on Crow Road, Fern Lane and Ryvra Road or a nearby road, our applicators can take on the job. Being close to the A82, Anniesland is easy for our applicators to reach. Close by, we work in Anniesland Cross (1 mile east), Temple (1 mile north-east), Knightswood (1 mile north-west), Netherton (1 mile north) and Jordanhill (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Glasgow (3 miles south-east), Garnethill (3 miles south-east), Anderston (3 miles south-east), Calton (5 miles south-east), Blythswood Hill (3 miles south-east) and Langside (5 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Anniesland
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Esquire House, Scotstoun Primary School and Victoria Park, among other places. There’s a railway station in Anniesland itself: Anniesland station. Well-known places in the area include Braehead (1.6 miles south-west) and Glasgow Museum of Transport (2 miles south-east). Open spaces near Anniesland include Castle Hill and Kilmardinny.
Sand mastic for homes and businesses in Anniesland
If your home is listed or in a conservation area, check with your local planning authority whether consent is needed for work to windows. Sand mastic is often favoured as a like-for-like material. Typical jobs include old sand mastic that has cracked, crumbled or fallen out and cracked mastic round a front door frame, on brick reveals, tenement windows and sash and case windows.
Scotland’s cities are full of stone-built tenements and terraces, in sandstone or granite. Natural stone around older windows needs a sealant that will not mark or attack it, which generally means a neutral-cure product or a traditional sand mastic rather than an acetoxy silicone.
There’s a 12-month guarantee on every job, large or small.
- Place
- Anniesland (G13, G12, G14)
- Wider area
- Glasgow
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- A clear price before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
The process
On the day, there’s very little for you to do. Show us the job and we will take it from there. The work itself takes a few hours for a single window, longer for several. Inside a flat in Anniesland, the job is planned with you; outside, shared parts may need the factor or other owners involved. Tell us which applies when you book.
- We look at the surrounds with you and agree the joints to renew.
- Old mastic and any loose material are raked out.
- We pack any deep voids first.
- The sand mastic is mixed and pressed into the joint by hand.
- We dress the finish so it sits neatly against the masonry.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about any previous sealing or DIY attempts
- Mention any leaks or damp you’ve noticed
- Keep children and pets away from the work area
Ask for a quote
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 photos are welcome.
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Looking after it afterwards
A little care helps the new joints last. We recommend:
- Ask a joiner to look at soft timber first
- Do not paint over the new mastic
- Plan mastic work ahead of painting
- Ask the planning authority about consent for listed or conservation-area homes
Don’t run silicone over the new mastic. If anything cracks, get it looked at before trying a quick fix.
Once mastic starts to crumble, rain gets in. That water can reach the timber frame and the wall so early renewal protects both.
How the job changes by surface
Stone surrounds
The stone is treated with care while raking out the old mastic.
Brick reveals
Gaps between frame and brick let in rain and draughts. New mastic seals the gap.
Anniesland questions
I let a flat near Anniesland station. Can you help?
Yes, rental work is part of what we do. Just email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us about the property, and we will send you a clear quote.
Who arranges sealant work on the shared parts of a tenement in Anniesland?
Most tenements arrange shared repairs through the owners or a property factor. The Tenements (Scotland) Act 2004 sets the rules for common parts if the deeds don’t, and we can quote for the factor or the owners directly.
Do you do commercial work?
Yes, regularly. We can plan bigger jobs in stages.
Do you remove the old sealant?
Yes. We cut out all the old sealant and clean the joint.
Do you offer different sealant colours?
We help you choose a colour that suits. The choice depends on the product the joint needs.
Where is Mr Mastic based?
Mr Mastic is based in Crawley. Our applicators cover Anniesland.
Does someone need to be in?
If the work is inside, we need someone to let us in. Once we have agreed the job, you don’t need to watch us work.
Is sand mastic better than silicone for my windows?
Sand mastic usually suits period timber windows best. Modern frames normally suit a flexible sealant, and we will explain why.
Towns and villages near Anniesland
What else we do in Anniesland
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
Water getting past a failed joint can damage the building, which matters even more when someone else lives there. Resealing at the right time is simple maintenance that we can handle for you.
Mouldy or split sealant often shows up at the end of a tenancy, and it’s quick to put right between tenancies. We can quote for more than one property at once.
Honest limits
It helps to know what we cannot do too:
- Crumbling stone or brickwork round the window
- Broken panes
- Sash cords, weights and draught-proofing of the sashes
If you’re not sure, just email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Brick reveals
- Period & listed homes
- Tenement windows
- Sash and case windows
- Stone surrounds
- Timber door frames
What affects the quote in Anniesland
We quote each job individually. This is what makes a difference:
- Any working-time requirements on site
- The old material and how stubborn it is
- Whether the work is at height
- How much there is to do
Doing several joints on one visit is generally more efficient than separate visits, so tell us about everything that needs sealing. You’ll get one clear quote for the whole job.
Helping us quote
What to tell us when you ask for a quote:
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
- The address or postcode of the job
- Pictures of the joints, sent by email
- What the problem is, such as mould, gaps, leaks or cracking
We do not publish a price list, because every job is different. Instead, we give you a clear quote for your job. To get started, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk.
DIY sealant or a professional job?
The biggest DIY mistake is sealing over old sealant. Silicone does not stick to old silicone, so it peels away and traps moisture behind it. All the old material has to come out first.
A careful DIYer can reseal a simple joint, like a short, easy-to-reach joint indoors. The common mistakes are sealing over old sealant, sealing a damp joint and using far too much.