Aberdeenshire · Scotland
Sand mastic for sash & case windows in Ferryden, Aberdeenshire
We cover Ferryden for traditional burnt sand mastic around sash and case windows and doors in stone and brick. Old sealant removed completely, joints prepared properly and every job guaranteed for a year.
- Window mastic to renew ahead of painting
- Patchy fillers round a sash window
- Open joints round the window box
How we handle sand mastic in Ferryden
Sand mastic has long been used to fill the joint between timber frames and masonry. It’s a mix of sand and a linseed-oil-based binder and built up by hand. On period homes, it looks right where silicone wouldn’t. Typical jobs include old cement repairs round a window that have failed and gaps round a timber door in stone or brick, across sash and case windows, stone surrounds and timber door frames.
Many older Scottish homes still have timber windows set into stone walls. The sealant has to suit the stone, which rules out acetoxy silicones that can mark or attack it.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee.
- Where
- Ferryden (DD10)
- Region
- Aberdeenshire
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Why deal with it now?
New sash windows are a major, costly change, and in listed buildings it may need consent. If the frames are sound, renewing the mastic deals with gaps and draughts at the surround. When the nearest tradesperson is a drive away, it’s tempting to leave a small leak, but water through a failed joint keeps working away until it’s fixed.
Instead of a standard rate, we look at what your job involves: the amount of work, the old material and the access. The price is agreed before we begin.
Why Ferryden clients choose us
- We never seal over old sealant
- 12-month guarantee on every job
- Trusted Arbo and Everbuild sealants
- Anti-fungal sanitary silicone in wet areas
When something else is needed
We’d rather tell you now than do work that won’t last, so here’s what sealant can’t put right:
- Planning or listed building consent (your local planning authority decides)
- Sashes that rattle, stick or will not open
- Broken panes
Not sure which it is? You can email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll tell you honestly.
Where we work in Ferryden
- Timber door frames
- Brick reveals
- Stone surrounds
- Period & listed homes
- Sash and case windows
- Tenement windows
What affects the cost of sand mastic
We don’t publish a price list. The quote depends on:
- Mould in or behind the old joints
- How much old sealant there is and how hard it is to remove
- Working hours on commercial sites
- The number and length of the joints
A failed joint rarely gets cheaper to fix by waiting, because water and mould keep working on it. If you are unsure, drop us a line at 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 get in contact, it helps to mention:
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
- What’s wrong with the joints now
- Pictures of the joints, sent by email
- How many joints, rooms or windows are involved
We quote each job on its own. Simply send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and describe the job.
Common questions in Ferryden
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Montrose station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the address and what needs doing, and we’ll give you a clear quote.
Does the coastal weather in Ferryden 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.
Will it make a mess?
No. We work neatly, protect the area around the joints and tidy up afterwards.
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.
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.
How long will you be here?
That depends on the amount of work, but most jobs take a few hours for a single window, longer for several. We will tell you when we quote.
Which is right for my windows, sand mastic or modern sealant?
That depends on your windows. On many period windows, sand mastic looks right and suits the building, while modern frames normally get a flexible sealant.
Should I try DIY first?
It depends on the job. High-level, external movement and fire-rated joints are professional jobs, while a short indoor joint may be within reach.
Towns and villages near Ferryden
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Should I try it myself first?
Some jobs are best left to a professional: work at height, external movement joints, fire-rated sealant and large areas call for the right materials, safe access and experience.
If you’re set on DIY, put the effort into preparation: remove every trace of old sealant, clean and dry the joint, and follow the product’s cure time. If it fails, we can still redo it.
Sand mastic in Ferryden: local notes
Ferryden 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. That is hard on the mastic around older windows and doors, especially on the side facing the sea. Private landlords in Scotland must meet the Repairing Standard, which includes keeping a home wind and watertight, and sound outside sealant is part of that.
If you let a flat or house near Montrose station, older sash windows in a rental need their mastic kept sound to keep the weather out. Schools such as Montrose Academy are buildings too, and the mastic around its windows and doors needs looking after like any other building’s.
Ferryden is about 1 mile south of Montrose, in Aberdeenshire. From the centre of Ferryden to the outskirts, sand mastic is available for homes and businesses alike, from flats and houses to offices and hotels. Ferryden is one of 161 towns and villages in Aberdeenshire where we work. You can also see our page for Dundee, about 25 miles away.
Every address in DD10 is within our area for sand mastic. If you need sand mastic at a property on Usan Road, Mill Lane and Croft Road or a nearby road, we can help. Close by, we work in Montrose (1 mile north), Kirkton of Craig (1 mile south-west), Hillside (3 miles north), Craigo (5 miles north) and St Cyrus (5 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Laurencekirk (9 miles north), Inverbervie (12 miles north-east) and Johnshaven (8 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Ferryden
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Quarter Deck pub and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Montrose station, roughly 0.9 miles north. A little further out are Montrose Museum (0.6 miles north) and Montrose Castle (0.6 miles north-west). The countryside around Ferryden includes Montrose Basin.
Aftercare tips
Looking after new joints is easy, and it makes a real difference:
- Don’t run silicone over sand mastic
- Find out about consent before window work on a listed home
- Look over the window mastic once a year
- Do not paint over the new mastic
Check the mastic when you check the paintwork. Catching cracks early keeps repairs small.
It’s best to renew mastic before painting the windows. Paint over cracked mastic only covers it up.
How it works
There is not much for you to do on the day. Show us the job and we will take it from there. The job generally takes a few hours for a single window, longer for several from start to finish. Outside jobs in Ferryden need a dry day, because sealant won’t bond to a wet joint, so an outdoor job can move if the forecast changes. Work indoors is not affected.
- We check the window surrounds and agree which joints need renewing.
- Old, loose mastic is raked out and the joint cleaned.
- 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.
Getting ready for the visit
- Clear the area around the work
- Mention if the joints have been sealed before
- Mention any sign-in or site rules at work premises
Getting a quote
If you are in Ferryden and need sand mastic, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk. Tell us what the problem is and where, and you’ll get a clear quote before work begins.
Advice
Do you need sand mastic in Ferryden?
Rain on the window surround works into any crack and pushes it out. Windows facing the weather tend to go first.
Look out for any of the following:
- Mastic worn away on windows facing the weather
- Wind and rain getting in round a sash window
- A silicone bead on a sash window that spoils the look
- Cement or filler used on old window joints that has cracked
For an older house near a landmark such as Inchbrayock U.F. Church, the joint between an old wall and a newer frame is generally the first place rain gets in.
What to look for in a quote
- How much experience the applicator has
- What product goes in the joint
- What the cure time is
- Is the old sealant removed completely?