Dundee · Scotland
Fowlis Sand Mastic
Problem with your window and door surrounds in Fowlis? We cut out the old, prepare the joints and apply the right sealant.
- Silicone on a period window that looks wrong
- Window mastic to renew ahead of painting
- Open joints round the window box
When something else is needed
Before booking, it’s worth knowing the limits too:
- Crumbling stone or brickwork round the window
- Sashes that need overhauling
- Rotten sashes, sills or window boxes (a joiner’s job)
If you are not sure, just send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Where we work in Fowlis
- Period & listed homes
- Stone surrounds
- Tenement windows
- Brick reveals
- Timber door frames
- Sash and case windows
About our sand mastic in Fowlis
Sand mastic has long been used to fill the joint between timber frames and masonry. It’s made from sand and a linseed-oil-based binder and built up by hand. On older homes, it suits the building far better than silicone. Typical jobs include mastic round period door frames that has failed and modern sealant on a period surround, on timber door frames, period & listed homes and sash and case windows.
Mastic can only go onto a dry joint, so outside work in Fowlis depends on the weather. Let us know about access to every frame, including any upstairs.
We guarantee the work for a year. If something is not right with it in that time, tell us and we will put it right.
- Location
- Fowlis (DD2)
- Wider area
- Dundee
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Quote
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
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Fowlis homes and the weather
Fowlis is within about 3 miles 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. Under the Repairing Standard, private landlords in Scotland have to keep homes wind and watertight, and sound outside sealant is part of that.
For an older house near a landmark such as Fowlis Easter Church And Churchyard, the joint between an old wall and a newer frame is usually the first place rain gets in.
Fowlis is about 5 miles west of Dundee, in Dundee. We carry out sand mastic for homes and businesses in Fowlis. Our Dundee coverage runs to 50 places, and Fowlis is one of them.
Every address in DD2 is within our area for sand mastic. Whether your property is on Kirk Road, Benvie Road and Smiddy Brae or a nearby road, our applicators can take on the job. If you’re just outside Fowlis, we cover Liff (1 mile east), Muirhead (2 miles north-east), Piperdam (2 miles north-west), Invergowrie (2 miles south-east) and Birkhill (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Dundee (5 miles east), Broughty Ferry (9 miles east), Stobswell (6 miles east), Monifieth (11 miles east), Blackness (5 miles south-east) and Barnhill (9 miles east).
Local landmarks in Fowlis
The nearest railway station is Invergowrie station, roughly 2.8 miles south-east. A little further out are Fowlis Castle (under half a mile south) and Royal Dundee Liff Hospital (1.4 miles east). The countryside around Fowlis includes Lundie Craigs and Piperdam Loch.
FAQs for Fowlis
Do you cover smaller places like Fowlis?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work across all of Scotland. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Does the coastal weather in Fowlis 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. The right product, a clean joint and the right depth all help it cope.
Should I check with the council before work on a listed or conservation-area home?
Yes, it’s worth checking. Your local planning authority can say if consent is needed for work on a listed home or in a conservation area.
What exactly is sand mastic?
It’s the traditional filler for the joint round timber windows and doors. It combines sand with a linseed-oil-based binder.
What should I tell you?
Tell us what needs doing and where. If we need more, we’ll ask.
Does someone need to be in?
If the work is inside, we need someone to let us in. After that, you can carry on with your day.
Can sand mastic be painted?
It’s traditionally left unpainted, as guidance on traditional windows advises. Talk to us before any painting near it.
Can you replace silicone on a period window with sand mastic?
Yes, it’s a common request. All the old silicone is removed first so the mastic beds in well.
Do you need sand mastic in Fowlis?
Paint, silicone or cement used over old mastic causes problems. They don’t suit the joint and we normally remove them.
Keep an eye out for these signs:
- Crumbling sand mastic round a window
- Draughty sash windows at the surround
- Silicone on a period window that looks wrong
- Cracked mastic round a front door frame
Rented homes near Invergowrie station change hands often, and any sash windows need sound mastic to keep draughts and rain out.
Questions to ask before booking
- How long to leave it before use
- Whether you can choose the colour
- How the surfaces are prepared before sealing
- What the quote includes, VAT included or not
Keeping the joints in good condition
No joint lasts for ever, but care makes a real difference. Our tips:
- Sort the mastic before the decorators arrive
- Go gently near the mastic when preparing windows
- Ask us before painting near the mastic
- Keep modern sealant off the mastic
Leave the new mastic alone while it firms up. It skins over quickly but needs longer to fully harden.
It’s best to renew mastic before painting the windows. Paint over cracked mastic only covers it up.
Surface by surface
Stone surrounds
Sand mastic sits naturally against stone. It finishes to look like part of the surround.
Timber door frames
A neat sand mastic joint round a front door suits a period home.
How it works
We keep the work tidy and contained to the area we are working on, so you can get on with your day. The job normally takes a few hours per window, depending on the condition of the joints, and we explain the cure time before we leave. Outside jobs in Fowlis 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 isn’t affected.
- First we agree which joints need doing.
- We remove the old, loose mastic.
- We pack any deep voids first.
- We apply the mastic by hand and shape it.
- We dress the finish so it sits neatly against the masonry.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention any parking rules near the property
- Let us know about earlier repairs to the joints
- Mention any sign-in or site rules at work premises
Ask for a quote
We quote each job on its own, so start by telling us what you need. Simply email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and describe the job.
Advice
What happens if it’s left?
Not every draught comes from the sashes themselves. Open mastic joints round the box can let air in and new mastic seals them. In an older home around Fowlis, damp from a failed joint can get into timber and plaster.
A failed joint rarely gets cheaper to fix by waiting, because water and mould keep working on it. If you’re unsure, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk for an honest opinion and a quote.
What you get with us
- More than 20 years in sealant work
- Any old sealant cut out fully, not covered over
- An ARBOMaster approved applicator
- Anti-fungal sanitary silicone in wet areas
Quotes for sand mastic in Fowlis
You’ll get a clear quote before work begins. It’s based on:
- How many areas need sealing
- Whether old sealant or filler has to be cut out
- The size of the job
- The type of sealant required
The cost reflects the work involved, not guesswork. That is why we ask about the job first and agree the price before starting.
Asking for a quote
Photos by email are helpful but not essential. Please mention:
- How we’d reach the joints
- Whether it has been sealed before
- The type of property
- What the problem is, such as mould, gaps, leaks or cracking
Want a quote for sand mastic? Please drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us about the job. You’ll know what we plan to do, and what it will cost, before any work begins.