Aberdeen · Scotland
Sand mastic for sash & case windows in Braeside, Aberdeen
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- Window mastic to renew ahead of painting
- Modern sealant on a period surround
- Open joints round the window box
How the visit works
When we get to you, we compare the joints with what we discussed. If anything is different, we explain it before carrying on. After that, the work takes a few hours for a single window, longer for several. In a Scottish city, a lot of jobs are in tenement flats, up a common stair from a shared close. For a job in Braeside, tell us the floor, how the door entry system works and where we can park nearby.
- We check each window surround and the condition of the joint.
- The joint is raked out and cleaned.
- Large voids are packed out.
- We point the joint with sand mastic by hand.
- We finish the mastic to a tidy line.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know about stairs, lifts or work at height
- Try not to wet indoor joints just before the visit
- Let us know about earlier repairs to the joints
Get a quote
Quotes start with a quick conversation. Tell us what’s wrong, where it is and how much there is, and we will explain how we’d tackle it. Whenever you are ready, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk.
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Sand mastic for homes and businesses in Braeside
Old sand mastic cracks, crumbles and falls out over time, leaving gaps round the window. Renewing it closes the gap and tidies the surround. We work on tenement windows, brick reveals and stone surrounds, and the jobs we see most are a silicone bead on a sash window that spoils the look and mastic round period door frames that has failed.
Braeside is in one of Scotland’s four big cities, where many older buildings are sandstone or granite. Natural stone around older windows needs a sealant that will not mark or attack it, which normally means a neutral-cure product or a traditional sand mastic rather than an acetoxy silicone.
All our work is covered by our 12-month guarantee, wherever you are in Aberdeen.
- Location
- Braeside (AB15, AB10)
- Wider area
- Aberdeen
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Quote
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
How to look after the new joints
Joint life depends on how it’s used and looked after. Here’s what we suggest:
- Keep modern sealant off the mastic
- Sort the mastic before the decorators arrive
- Ask us before painting near the mastic
- Check the mastic when you check the paintwork
Keep gutters and sills clear so water runs away from the surround. Water sitting against the mastic shortens its life.
Renewing mastic before redecorating saves doing it twice. Paint over cracked mastic only covers it up.
Braeside: your questions answered
Does the coastal weather in Braeside affect outside sealant?
Coastal weather is harder on outside sealant: there’s more wind-driven rain and, closer to the shore, salt in the air. Choosing the right sealant for the frame and wall, laid at the right depth, helps it last.
Do you work for landlords with property near Aberdeen station?
Yes. We work for landlords and letting agents as well as householders, and several properties can be quoted together. You can drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the details for a clear quote.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes. Several rooms, windows or areas can go on one quote.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on the job. Inside work needs someone to give us access, while outside work can sometimes be arranged differently.
How long will you be here?
That depends on the amount of work, but most jobs take a few hours per window, depending on the condition of the joints. We’ll tell you when we quote.
What do you put in the joint?
The product depends on the job: anti-fungal sanitary silicone in wet areas, and other sealants where joints move or face the weather. We use products from Arbo and Everbuild.
What should I tell you?
Just the basics: the address or postcode, what’s wrong and any access issues. After that, simply send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Is consent needed for window work on a listed home?
Checking first is sensible. Ask your local planning authority whether consent is needed for listed or conservation-area properties.
Common problems we fix in Braeside
Sand mastic slowly weathers. It dries out, cracks and loses its grip on the stone or timber.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Modern sealant on a period surround
- Old cement repairs round a window that have failed
- Wind and rain getting in round a sash window
- Open joints round the window box
Managing a site like Airyhall Primary School? Then larger buildings have plenty of frames, and the mastic around each one ages.
What to look for in a quote
- Who turns up on the day
- Whether they’re fully insured
- Whether VAT is included
- What happens if they find a problem under the old sealant
Surface by surface
Brick reveals
Gaps between frame and brick let in rain and draughts. Renewing the mastic closes it.
Period and listed homes
Many older homes were built with sand mastic round the windows. On listed buildings, check with your planning authority first.
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
Housing providers, facilities teams and property managers book us too in Braeside and across Aberdeen. We can quote a run of properties together.
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.
How we quote for sand mastic
For a quick quote, just ask. The main things that affect it are:
- Whether old sealant or filler has to be cut out
- Any working-time requirements on site
- Whether the work is at height
- The number and length of the joints
Leaving a failed joint usually makes the job bigger, not smaller. If you are unsure, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk for an honest opinion and a quote.
Asking for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote. When you ask for a quote, tell us:
- Access, such as stairs, a lift or height
- The type of property
- Roughly how big the job is
- Whether it has been sealed before
Call for a quick quote, or email us if that’s easier. Tell us about the joints that need doing and we’ll explain what’s involved.
Also in Braeside
Why act early in Braeside
Silicone might seem the quicker option, but on period stone or brick it often looks out of place. Sand mastic is the traditional material and finishes neatly against the masonry. Private landlords in Braeside must meet the Repairing Standard, and damp or leaks can fall short of it, so it’s worth fixing failed sealant before a tenant reports it.
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. We take all of that into account in your quote.
Why Braeside customers choose us
- Anti-fungal sanitary silicone in wet areas
- Homes, businesses and hotels
- An ARBOMaster approved applicator
- Fully insured
Windows and doors in Braeside
Braeside is within about 3 miles 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 the mastic around older windows and doors, which can dry out and crack sooner where a building faces the weather. 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.
For an older house near a landmark such as Mannofield Parish Church, the joint between an old wall and a newer frame is normally the first place rain gets in. For landlords with property near Aberdeen station, older sash windows in a rental need their mastic kept sound to keep the weather out.
Braeside is about 2 miles south-west of Aberdeen, in Aberdeen. If you need sand mastic in Braeside, please send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk for a quick quote. We cover Aberdeen from our Crawley base. Our area takes in 63 places across Aberdeen, large and small.
Jobs for sand mastic in AB15 and AB10 is quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need sand mastic at a property on Gordon Road, Gordon Lane and New Fox Lane or a nearby road, our applicators can take on the job. We also cover the places around Braeside: West End (1 mile north-east), Craigiebuckler (1 mile north-west), Garthdee (1 mile south-east), Broomhill (1 mile east) and Kaimhill (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Dyce (5 miles north), Tillydrone (3 miles north-east), Portlethen (5 miles south), Donside Village (3 miles north-east), Cove Bay (3 miles south-east) and Danestone (3 miles north).
Near you in Braeside
In Braeside, that means homes and buildings near Hazlehead Park and Albyn School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Aberdeen station, roughly 2 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Gordon Highlanders Museum (0.5 miles north) and Woodend Hospital (1.6 miles north-west). The countryside around Braeside includes Kincorth Hill and Rubislaw Quarry.