Aberdeen · Scotland
Sand mastic for sash & case windows in Hattoncrook, Aberdeen
Our applicators work in Hattoncrook on traditional burnt sand mastic around sash and case windows and doors in stone and brick. Old sealant removed completely, joints prepared properly.
- Mastic round period door frames that has failed
- Mastic that needs renewing before redecorating
- Silicone on a period window that looks wrong
Sand mastic in Hattoncrook, done properly
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 period homes, it looks right where silicone wouldn’t. If you’re dealing with draughts and rain around sash boxes and old sand mastic that has cracked, crumbled or fallen out, we can help.
Mastic can only go onto a dry joint, so outside work in Hattoncrook depends on the weather. Tell us about access to all the windows and doors, upstairs included.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If anything is not right with it, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
- Location
- Hattoncrook (AB21)
- Wider area
- Aberdeen
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Quotes
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Hattoncrook: your questions answered
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Inverurie station?
Yes, rental work is part of what we do. Just drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us about the property, and we’ll send you a clear quote.
Do you cover Hattoncrook for sand mastic?
Yes, Hattoncrook is within the area we cover. Our work covers the whole of Scotland. Just email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details of the job, and we will send you a clear quote.
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 old silicone round a sash window be swapped for sand mastic?
Yes, it’s a common request. The old silicone has to come out completely so the mastic beds in well.
What’s sand mastic made of?
Sand mastic is a traditional material for pointing round windows and doors. It’s made with sand and a linseed-oil-based binder.
Can I choose the sealant colour?
Yes. Sealants come in white, clear, grey and other colours, and we agree the colour with you before we start.
Is it messy?
No. We work neatly, protect the area around the joints and tidy up afterwards.
How long does sand mastic take to go off?
A skin forms quite soon, but full hardening takes longer. We’ll explain what to expect before we leave.
Frames and glazing around Hattoncrook
Sash and case windows are common in older Scottish homes, often pointed into the wall with traditional sand mastic. 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.
For landlords with property near Inverurie station, older sash windows in a rental need their mastic kept sound to keep the weather out.
Hattoncrook is about 5 miles east of Inverurie, in Aberdeen. Homes, rented property, offices and hotels in Hattoncrook can book us for sand mastic. The work is guaranteed for a year. Our Aberdeen coverage runs to 63 places, Hattoncrook among them. There’s also a page for Aberdeen, roughly 12 miles from Hattoncrook.
Our applicators cover all of AB21 for sand mastic. We also cover Udny Green (2 miles north-east), Oldmeldrum (3 miles north-west), Kinmuck (3 miles south-west), Pitmedden (3 miles north-east) and Udny Station (4 miles east). Further out, we also cover Aberdeen (12 miles south-east), Rosemount (12 miles south-east), Berryden (12 miles south-east), Ferryhill (13 miles south-east), New Aberdeen (13 miles south-east) and Dyce (8 miles south).
Around Hattoncrook
Hattoncrook’s nearest station is Inverurie station, about 4.7 miles west. Nearby you will also find Museum of Farming Life (3.4 miles north-east) and Tolquhon Castle (3.1 miles north-east). Open spaces near Hattoncrook include Temple Hill.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Hattoncrook
Housing providers, facilities teams and property managers book us too. We can quote a run of properties together, and we’re fully insured.
Hotels need rooms back in use, so the work can be planned room by room. We have worked in hotels as well as homes and businesses.
Common problems we fix in Hattoncrook
Previous repairs in cement or silicone often trap water or crack away. They do not move with the timber, and they generally need raking out.
Keep an eye out for any of the following:
- Draughts and rain around sash boxes
- Mastic round period door frames that has failed
- Gaps between timber frames and stone or brick
- Crumbling sand mastic round a window
For an older house near a landmark such as All Saints Episcopal Church, the joint between an old wall and a newer frame is usually the first place rain gets in.
Before you book anyone
- How the surfaces are prepared before sealing
- What insurance they hold
- Which colour the sealant will be
- Who does the work, and how experienced they are
Surface by surface
Brick reveals
We rake out the old mastic and pack deep voids before pointing.
Stone surrounds
Stone openings are rarely perfectly straight, so the joint varies in width. We shape it by hand to follow the stone.
Should I try it myself first?
Sealing over old silicone is the commonest DIY error. Silicone does not stick to old silicone, so it peels away and traps moisture behind it. Everything old must be removed first.
The difference is mostly in the preparation and the product. Joints are cleaned back to sound surfaces and dried, and the sealant is matched to the joint and its conditions, then guaranteed for a year.
How it works
Good joint work is mostly preparation, so that is where we spend the time. Every joint is cleaned and dried before new material goes in. In total, it generally takes anything from a few hours to a full day, depending on how many windows. Around Hattoncrook, distance and access matter more than parking. Let us know how to find you and how to reach the joints.
- First, we look at the surrounds with you and agree what needs doing.
- Old, loose mastic is raked out and the joint cleaned.
- We pack any deep gaps so the mastic sits at the right depth.
- The mastic is mixed, pressed into the joint by hand and shaped.
- The finish is dressed so it sits neatly against the stone or brick.
How to prepare
- Tell us about access, such as stairs, a lift or high-level joints
- Keep children and pets away from the work area
- Tell us about any previous sealing or DIY attempts
How to get a quote
Call for a quick quote, or send an email if you’d rather. Tell us about the joints that need doing and we’ll explain what’s involved before giving you a price.
Advice
Looking after it afterwards
How long the joints last depends on use and care. Here’s what we suggest:
- Clear gutters so water does not pour onto the windows
- Look over the window mastic once a year
- Ask a joiner to look at soft timber first
- Sort the mastic before the decorators arrive
Leave the new mastic unpainted, which is the traditional advice. If you are redecorating, ask us first.
Small cracks are a sign the mastic is ageing. Renewing it then is simpler than waiting until it falls out.
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When something else is needed
Sealant isn’t the answer to every problem, and we’ll tell you before we start. Sealant won’t put right:
- Sashes that rattle, stick or won’t open
- Cracked or broken glass
- Whether work needs listed building consent
Not sure which it is? You can email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we seal
- Tenement windows
- Stone surrounds
- Period & listed homes
- Timber door frames
- Sash and case windows
- Brick reveals