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Sand Mastic in Perth and Kinross

Wherever you are in Perth and Kinross, our applicators can help with sand mastic. A clear quote before we start, and a one-year guarantee.

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Sand mastic in every part of Perth and Kinross

Traditional burnt sand mastic around sash and case windows and doors in stone and brick. Choose your town from the list to see local details, or get in touch for a quick quote.

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Sand mastic across Perth and Kinross: what to expect

Old sand mastic cracks, crumbles and falls out over time and gaps open up round the frame. Renewing it closes the gap and tidies the surround. Typical jobs include wind and rain getting in round a sash window and patchy fillers round a sash window, on stone surrounds, sash and case windows and brick reveals.

We work through the job in order: protect, prepare, seal, tidy. For most jobs that takes anything from a few hours to a full day, depending on how many windows and we leave things clean and tidy.

We start by checking each surround and agreeing the joints to renew.
We rake out the old mastic and clean the joint.
Deep voids are packed so the mastic is the right thickness.
We mix the sand mastic and apply it by hand, shaping it to the joint.
The finish is dressed so it sits neatly against the stone or brick.

What affects the price in Perth and Kinross

There are no prices on our website, because the cost depends so much on the job itself. For a quick quote, please drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll talk you through it.

What you get with us

ARBOMaster approved applicator
Tidy, careful work
Anti-fungal sanitary silicone in wet areas
We’re fully insured

Ask for a quote

If you are in Perth and Kinross and need sand mastic, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk. Tell us what the problem is and where, and you will get a clear quote before any work starts.

Near you in Perth

Around Perth, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Public House, St John's Academy and Perth High School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Perth station, about 0.7 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Murray Royal Hospital (1.2 miles east) and Balhousie Castle (0.6 miles north-east). Not far away are St Magdalene's Hill.

Frames and weather across Perth and Kinross

From Perth, Blairgowrie and Rattray and Crieff to its smaller places, Perth and Kinross has windows and doors of every age and material. Each needs the right sealant, and every joint wears out eventually.

We work across all of Scotland, from the cities to the islands, and Perth and Kinross is part of that. Journeys are planned ahead, and outside jobs are booked around the forecast. In the coastal parts of Perth and Kinross, the sea-facing side of a building takes the most weather, and that’s where sealant normally gives up first. Good preparation and the right sealant help it cope.

Perth: Managing a site like Perth High School? Then larger buildings have plenty of frames, and the mastic around each one ages. Letting a property close to Perth station? Then older sash windows in a rental need their mastic kept sound to keep the weather out.

How the job changes by surface

Stone surrounds

Sand mastic sits naturally against stone. The finish blends with the masonry.

Period and listed homes

Sand mastic is the like-for-like choice for many period homes. On listed buildings, check with your planning authority first.

Should I try it myself first?

A careful DIYer can reseal a simple joint, such as a straightforward joint indoors. Where it goes wrong is sealing over the old bead, working on a wet joint or overloading the gap.

If you do try it yourself, take your time over the preparation: remove every trace of old sealant, clean and dry the joint, and follow the product’s cure time. If it doesn’t work out, we can still put it right.

Why deal with it now?

Replacing sash windows is a big decision for a period home and on a listed home, consent may be needed. Where the frames are in good order, new mastic seals the surround.

Comparing quotes

How the surfaces are prepared before sealing
How much experience the applicator has
What insurance they hold
Whether the sealant suits the joint

How we quote for sand mastic

The price is agreed before any work begins. It takes into account:

Working hours on commercial sites
The size of the job
Whether the work is at height
How many areas need sealing

Some things make a job bigger or smaller: the old material and how easily it comes out, any mould to treat, and whether we need extra access for height. Your quote takes all of that into account.

What to tell us for a quote

Photos by email are helpful but not essential. Please mention:

Photos by email, if that is easy
If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
The rough size of the job
What the problem is, such as mould, gaps, leaks or cracking

Asking for a quote is easy: let us know what needs doing and where and its rough size. A few photos by email make the job easier to understand, and we’ll come back to you with a quote.

When something else is needed

To be straight with you, there are a few things sealant will not fix:

Masonry that needs repairing
Sashes that need overhauling
Broken panes

Your questions about sand mastic in Perth and Kinross

Is it OK to seal over old sealant?

No, because it fails. We remove every bit of old sealant first, so the new sealant bonds properly.

What do you put in the joint?

The product depends on the job: sanitary silicone where it gets wet, and sealants suited to movement or weather elsewhere. Brands we use include Arbo and Everbuild.

Do you do commercial work?

Yes. Commercial and hotel work is a large part of what we do. Working times can be discussed when we quote.

Does someone need to be in?

It depends on the job. For work indoors, someone needs to let us in, while outside work can sometimes be arranged differently.

Will the old sealant be removed?

Yes, every time. New silicone does not stick to old silicone, so the joint is cleaned back first.

Is it worth trying it myself?

For a simple, easy-to-reach joint, a careful DIYer can do a reasonable job. Most DIY failures come from sealing over old material, wet joints or too much sealant.

What is sand mastic?

A traditional pointing material made from sand and a linseed-oil-based binder for the joint between timber frames and masonry.