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Sand mastic for sash & case windows in Findon, Aberdeen
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Sand mastic in Findon
A silicone bead around a sash window can look out of place and does not suit the building. Sand mastic is the traditional choice, and we can replace one with the other. If you have gaps between timber frames and stone or brick and weathered mastic on the most exposed windows, we can help, whatever the surface.
In and around a place like Findon, homes range from older stone-built cottages to newer houses. Wind-driven rain finds any gap around a frame or sill, so the mastic there works hard.
We guarantee the work for a year. If something isn’t right with it in that time, tell us and we’ll put it right.
- Location
- Findon (AB12)
- Wider area
- Aberdeen
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Price
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Should I try it myself first?
Some sealant jobs are within reach of a careful DIYer, such as a straightforward joint indoors. The common mistakes are sealing over old sealant, sealing a damp joint and using far too much.
The difference is mostly in the preparation and the product. We take joints back to clean, dry surfaces, and the sealant is matched to the joint and its conditions, then guaranteed for a year.
Towns and villages near Findon
Also in Findon
Do you need sand mastic in Findon?
Scraping and sanding before painting can loosen old mastic. Many people find it crumbling when they prepare the windows.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Tired mastic found when preparing windows for paint
- Mastic dropping out of the joint
- A silicone bead on a sash window that spoils the look
- Wind and rain getting in round a sash window
If you look after a building such as Portlethen Primary School, the mastic around its windows and doors needs looking after like any other building’s.
Before booking anyone
- What happens if the job turns out different
- How the surfaces are prepared before sealing
- Is VAT in the price?
- Whether you can choose the colour
What affects the quote in Findon
You will get a clear quote before any work starts. It’s based on:
- The old material and how stubborn it is
- How easy the joints are to reach
- Mould in or behind the old joints
- Working hours on commercial sites
Instead of a standard rate, we look at what your job involves: how many joints, what’s in them now and how we reach them. The price is agreed before we begin.
Asking for a quote
When you contact us, these details help:
- A few photos by email, if you can
- The type of property
- What’s wrong with the joints now
- Access, such as stairs, a lift or height
If you’re in Findon and need sand mastic, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk. A short description of the job and where it is helps us quote, and you will get a clear quote before work begins.
Why it’s worth doing now in Findon
Silicone might seem the quicker option, but it can look wrong on a period surround. Sand mastic suits the building and finishes neatly against the masonry. Out of town in Scotland, exposed walls take a lot of weather, and damp in stone or harled walls takes a long time to dry once water gets behind a joint.
Some things make a job bigger or smaller: the old material and how easily it comes out, whether mould needs treating, and whether we need extra access for height. Your quote takes all of that into account.
Why us?
- Domestic, commercial and hotel work
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Approved under the ARBOMaster scheme
- Anti-fungal sanitary silicone in wet areas
See our cost guide and customer reviews.
When something else is needed
To be straight with you, there are a few things sealant won’t fix:
- Sash cords, weights and draught-proofing of the sashes
- Decayed frames that need repair
- Crumbling stone or brickwork round the window
If you’re not sure, just drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Sash and case windows
- Period & listed homes
- Brick reveals
- Timber door frames
- Tenement windows
- Stone surrounds
What happens on the day
At the end, we look at the finished work together. The visit itself usually takes a few hours per window, depending on the condition of the joints, depending on the size of the job. Around Findon, distance and access matter more than parking. Tell us how to find the property and how to reach the work, and the visit is planned around that.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Move anything stored near the joints
- Mention if the joints have been sealed before
- Keep children and pets away from the work area
Getting a quote
Every job is quoted individually. Simply send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and describe the job, and photos are welcome.
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Looking after it afterwards
To keep the joints looking good and working properly:
- Find out about consent before window work on a listed home
- Do not paint over the new mastic
- Don’t run silicone over sand mastic
- Renew mastic before redecorating the windows
Do not run silicone over the new mastic. If anything cracks, get it looked at rather than patching it.
Gaps round a sash box let in draughts and rain. Left, the gap tends to get bigger.
Frames and glazing around Findon
Findon is within about 1 mile of the coast, where wind-driven rain is a fact of life and, nearer the shore, so is salt air. That is hard on the mastic around older windows and doors, especially on the side facing the sea. Aberdeen’s nickname, the Granite City, comes from its stone buildings, and granite is hard and dense, so any sealant against it needs clean, sound edges to grip.
In the older streets around Portlethen Parish Church, the windows may be timber, sash or later replacements, and each needs the right sealant against the wall. Letting a property close to Portlethen station? Then any sash windows need sound mastic to keep draughts and rain out.
Findon is about 6 miles south of Aberdeen, in Aberdeen. Homes, rented property, offices and hotels in Findon is covered for sand mastic. Every job comes with our 12-month guarantee. Our Aberdeen coverage runs to 63 places, Findon among them. You can also see our page for Aberdeen, roughly 6 miles from Findon.
Our applicators cover all of AB12 for sand mastic. If you need sand mastic at a property on Earnsheugh Road, Earnsheugh Terrace and Old Inn Road or a nearby road, we can help. Other places close to Findon include Portlethen Village (1 mile south), Marywell (1 mile north), Portlethen (1 mile west), Badentoy Park (2 miles west) and Cammachmore (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Aberdeen (6 miles north), Rosemount (6 miles north), Berryden (6 miles north), Ferryhill (5 miles north), New Aberdeen (5 miles north) and Dyce (10 miles north).
Local landmarks in Findon
Around Findon, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Portlethen Academy. Findon’s nearest station is Portlethen station, about 1 mile south-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Pitfoddels Castle (3.8 miles north-west) and Blairs College (4 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Blue Hill and Portlethen Moss.
Findon: your questions answered
Do you work for landlords with property near Portlethen station?
Yes, we work for landlords and agents. You can send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk with the address and a few details, and we will give you a fixed price before any work starts.
Will you come out to Findon?
Yes. Findon is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our work covers the whole of Scotland. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
What should I tell you?
Tell us what needs doing and where. We’ll ask anything else we need to know.
When will the new mastic be hard?
The surface skins quite quickly, then hardens over a longer period. The weather and joint depth both affect it.
What do you put in the joint?
We choose the sealant for the joint, not the other way round. Movement, water and weather all affect the choice, and we’ll tell you what we are using.
Will you leave a mess?
No. We protect the surfaces around the joints, and we tidy up before we go.
Can you seal over the old sealant?
No, because it fails. We remove every bit of old sealant first.
Is there any odour?
It depends on the product. Some smell for a while, some hardly at all, and any smell fades as they cure.