Glasgow · Scotland
Glasgow Sand Mastic
Sand mastic for Glasgow and the surrounding area: careful preparation, the right product and tidy work. Call for a quick quote.
- Draughts and rain around sash boxes
- Old cement repairs round a window that have failed
- A silicone bead on a sash window that spoils the look
Your questions about sand mastic in Glasgow
Can you do sand mastic in Glasgow?
Yes. We work across all of Scotland, and Glasgow is part of that. Just drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details of the job.
How do repairs to the shared parts of a tenement in Glasgow get organised?
Most tenements arrange shared repairs through the owners or a property factor. The Tenements (Scotland) Act 2004 covers the common parts where the deeds do not, and we can quote for the factor or the owners directly.
Is there any odour?
Sometimes, a little. It fades as the sealant cures.
Are you ARBOMaster approved?
Yes. We are approved under the ARBOMaster scheme, the approved applicator scheme for Arbo sealants.
Is sand mastic better than silicone for my windows?
It depends on the window. On many period windows, sand mastic looks right and suits the building, while modern frames normally get a flexible sealant.
Can you replace silicone on a period window with sand mastic?
Often, yes. Once the silicone is out and the joint prepared, sand mastic is applied by hand.
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.
Do I need permission for sand mastic on a listed building?
It’s best to ask your local planning authority first. Sand mastic is often favoured as like for like, but they decide.
Sand mastic in Glasgow
Sand mastic suits most period window surrounds. On modern frames we’d normally use a flexible sealant and we’ll explain which is best for yours. Typical jobs include draughty sash windows at the surround and failed mastic on an exposed elevation, across tenement windows, sash and case windows and period & listed homes.
Glasgow is in one of Scotland’s four big cities, where many older buildings are sandstone or granite. Stone needs a sealant that suits it, so acetoxy silicones, which can attack some stone, are best avoided.
A 12-month guarantee comes as standard.
Also near Glasgow
What else we do in Glasgow
When it isn’t the sealant
We’d rather tell you now than do work that won’t last, so here’s what sealant cannot put right:
- Crumbling stone or brickwork round the window
- Sashes that rattle, stick or won’t open
- Planning or listed building consent (your local planning authority decides)
If you are not sure, just drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Sash and case windows
- Tenement windows
- Timber door frames
- Period & listed homes
- Stone surrounds
- Brick reveals
How we quote for sand mastic
Your quote is based on your job. We take into account:
- The type of sealant required
- Whether there’s mould to deal with
- Whether old sealant or filler has to be cut out
- How easy the joints are to reach
Homes and businesses are quoted the same way: the amount of work, the access and the products needed. Call for a quick quote and we will explain what it covers.
Helping us quote
There’s no need for technical detail. Just tell us:
- How we’d reach the joints
- If someone has resealed it before
- A few photos by email, if you can
- The address or postcode of the job
A good description makes for an accurate quote. Tell us where the job is, what’s wrong and how much there is, and email pictures if that is easy.
Why deal with it now?
Cement-based fillers and modern sealants do not always suit a period surround. Sand mastic is the like-for-like choice, which can matter on listed and conservation-area homes. Wind-driven rain gets into any failed joint on the outside of a city building, and in Glasgow, damp can spread through stone and plaster before anyone sees it.
Combining jobs into one visit normally makes better use of the time than several visits. We will give you a clear price for the lot.
Why Glasgow customers choose us
- Anti-fungal sanitary silicone in wet areas
- Rated 4.9 stars on Google
- Full insurance on every job
- An ARBOMaster approved applicator
Read how sealant jobs are priced and customer reviews.
Should I try it myself first?
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 does not work out, we can still put it right.
The difference is mostly in the preparation and the product. We take joints back to clean, dry surfaces, and the sealant is chosen for how the joint moves and where it is, and the work is guaranteed for a year.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Glasgow
A neglected joint can let water reach the structure, which is a bigger problem in a rented property. Keeping joints in good order is simple maintenance that we can handle for you.
We also work for property managers and facilities teams. Several sites can go on one quote.
What the job involves on each surface
Brick reveals
Sand mastic is also used where timber frames meet brick. It gives a traditional finish.
Timber door frames
Sand mastic is used round timber door frames too. The method is the same as for windows.
Windows and doors in Glasgow
With historic houses such as Tenement House (about 1 mile north) nearby, there’s older building stock in the area around Glasgow as well as newer homes. Where a home is older, older timber frames in brick or stone need a different approach from a modern uPVC window. Under the Repairing Standard, private landlords in Scotland have to keep homes wind and watertight, and sound outside sealant is part of that.
Letting a property close to Anderston station? Then any sash windows need sound mastic to keep draughts and rain out. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Our Lady and St Margaret's Primary School, the mastic around its windows and doors needs looking after like any other building’s. Historic houses such as Tenement House, about 1 mile north, show how far back building around Glasgow goes, and older homes nearby need a sealant that suits their walls.
Glasgow is in Scotland. Homes, rented property, offices and hotels in Glasgow can book us for sand mastic, old or new, large or small. The work is guaranteed for a year. We cover 183 towns and villages across Glasgow, large and small.
Work in G33, G32, G53 and G46 works the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include Plantation Square, Minerva Square and George Square. Glasgow is on the A8 and A74, which makes it straightforward to reach. Nearby, we also carry out sand mastic in Plantation (1 mile west), Tradeston (1 mile east), Kinning Park (1 mile south-west), Sandyford (1 mile north) and Blythswood Hill (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Yoker (5 miles north-west), Hillpark (3 miles south), Temple (3 miles north-west), Merrylee (3 miles south), Muirend (3 miles south) and Newlands (3 miles south).
Landmarks near Glasgow
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Kelvingrove Park, St Vincent Street Church and Old Toll Bar, among other places. Also close by are Stirling's Library (1 mile east), Craigholme School (1.2 miles south-west) and Glasgow Academy (0.7 miles north). There’s a railway station in Glasgow itself: Anderston station. Other landmarks nearby include NHS Louisa Jordan (0.7 miles north-west) and Princes Square (0.8 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Hogganfield Loch and Cathkin Braes.
How it works
Most of a good job is in the preparation, so that’s where we spend the time. Every joint is cleaned and dried before new material goes in. All told, the work takes anything from a few hours to a full day, depending on how many windows. Parking in city streets around Glasgow can be tight or controlled, so it helps to know about permits or nearby bays. If you’re in a flat, let us know how we get in at the street door.
- First we agree which joints need doing.
- We remove the old, loose mastic.
- Deep gaps are packed so the mastic sits at the right depth.
- We apply the mastic by hand and shape it.
- The surface is finished to suit the stone or brick.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention any leaks or damp you’ve noticed
- Where the joints are inside, avoid wetting them before we arrive
- Mention if the joints have been sealed before
Get a quote
Need a quote? Please send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us about the job. You will know what we plan to do, and what it will cost, before any work begins.