Aberdeenshire · Scotland
Sand mastic for sash & case windows in Kirkton of Tough, Aberdeenshire
Traditional burnt sand mastic around sash and case windows and doors in stone and brick for Kirkton of Tough, backed by a 12-month guarantee. Call for a quick quote.
- Mastic that needs renewing before redecorating
- Cracked mastic round a front door frame
- Modern sealant on a period surround
Looking after it afterwards
Aftercare is simple:
- Leave the new mastic unpainted
- Keep modern sealant off the mastic
- Find out about consent before window work on a listed home
- Ask a joiner to look at soft timber first
Avoid sealing over the mastic with silicone. If you see a crack, ask us to take a look before trying a quick fix.
It’s best to renew mastic before painting the windows. Painting over failed mastic hides the problem for a while.
Sand mastic in Kirkton of Tough, done properly
Sand mastic does not last for ever and gaps open up round the frame. Renewing it closes the gap so the surround looks right again. If you have mastic that needs renewing before redecorating and gaps round a timber door in stone or brick, we can put it right, on tenement windows, sash and case windows and stone surrounds alike.
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.
Whatever the size of the job, it’s backed by our 12-month guarantee in Kirkton of Tough and across Aberdeenshire.
- Location
- Kirkton of Tough (AB33)
- Wider area
- Aberdeenshire
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Your questions about sand mastic in Kirkton of Tough
What guarantee comes with sand mastic in Kirkton of Tough?
Every job comes with our one-year guarantee, wherever it is. We are also fully insured and ARBOMaster approved.
Do you cover Kirkton of Tough for sand mastic?
Yes, Kirkton of Tough is within the area we cover. We work across all of Scotland. You can send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us what needs doing, and we’ll give you a clear price.
Are you ARBOMaster approved?
Yes. Mr Mastic is an ARBOMaster approved applicator, and we’re fully insured.
Can new sealant go over the old?
No. We remove every bit of old sealant first, so the new sealant bonds properly.
Where do you work from?
We’re based in Crawley, West Sussex, and we cover South East England, London and all of Scotland.
Is it possible to take out silicone and use sand mastic instead?
Often, yes. Once the silicone is out and the joint prepared we point it with sand mastic.
Do you have insurance?
Yes. We’re fully insured.
Do you work for letting agents?
Yes. We work in homes, commercial premises and hotels.
Surface by surface
Brick reveals
Brick reveals round timber windows are often pointed with sand mastic. It gives a traditional finish.
Period and listed homes
Period homes look their best with traditional materials.
What happens if it’s left?
If you’re redecorating, renew the mastic first. Painting over failed mastic doesn’t seal it and traditional guidance is to leave the new mastic unpainted. Around Kirkton of Tough, water from a failed joint in an older stone home can soak into timber and plaster, which is a far bigger job than the sealant.
No two jobs are quite the same, so we quote each one individually. Size, access and the product the joint needs all play a part, and we will explain the quote if you ask.
Why Kirkton of Tough clients choose us
- Arbo and Everbuild products
- Experience in homes, commercial sites and hotels
- Rated 4.9 stars on Google
- 20+ years of sealant experience
See our cost guide or our reviews.
The process
When we get to you, we compare the joints with what we discussed. If anything is different, we explain it before carrying on. After that, the work takes anything from a few hours to a full day, depending on how many windows. In smaller Scottish places, parking is normally less of an issue than access and distance. Let us know how to find you and how to reach the joints.
- We check each window surround and the condition of the joint.
- We rake out the old mastic and clean the joint.
- Large voids are packed out.
- We point the joint with sand mastic by hand.
- We finish the mastic to a tidy line.
How to prepare
- Mention any parking rules near the property
- For indoor joints, keep the area dry beforehand if you can
- Mention any leaks or damp you’ve noticed
How to get a quote
Asking for a quote is easy: let us know the job and the location, and roughly how big it is. A few photos by email make the job easier to understand, and we’ll take it from there.
Advice
Landlord and commercial work in Kirkton of Tough
We also work for businesses, from offices to washrooms and kitchens. For commercial premises, we can talk through working times when we quote.
Whether it’s one flat or a portfolio, you get the same standard of work: the old material taken out, careful preparation and a 12-month guarantee.
DIY sealant or a professional job?
The biggest DIY mistake is sealing over old sealant. Silicone doesn’t stick to old silicone, so it lifts and traps water and mould underneath. Everything old must be removed first.
A careful DIYer can reseal a simple joint, such as a straightforward joint indoors. The common mistakes are sealing over old sealant, sealing a damp joint and using far too much.
When something else is needed
We’d rather tell you now than do work that won’t last, so here’s what sealant cannot put right:
- Sash cords, weights and draught-proofing of the sashes
- Putty and glazing repairs
- Masonry that needs repairing
If in doubt, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will say what we think before booking.
Surfaces we seal
- Timber door frames
- Tenement windows
- Brick reveals
- Period & listed homes
- Stone surrounds
- Sash and case windows
What else we do in Kirkton of Tough
What sand mastic looks like in Kirkton of Tough
Many older homes in Scotland have sash and case windows, often pointed into the wall with traditional sand mastic. Under the Repairing Standard, private landlords in Scotland have to keep homes wind and watertight, and sound outside sealant is part of that.
Around Kirkton of Tough, as everywhere, sand mastic is only as good as the preparation behind it. If you live in an older home near Tough Parish Church, the joint between an old wall and a newer frame is generally the first place rain gets in.
Kirkton of Tough is about 10 miles south-west of Inverurie, in Aberdeenshire. Jobs in Kirkton of Tough get the same care as everywhere else we work: the old material taken out, joints prepared properly and a 12-month guarantee. 161 places in Aberdeenshire are on our list, from the larger towns to small villages. We also work in Aberdeen, around 19 miles away.
Jobs for sand mastic in AB33 is quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. Main roads around Kirkton of Tough include the A944, which makes travel easy. If you’re just outside Kirkton of Tough, we cover Alford (3 miles north-west), Monymusk (4 miles east), Forbes (4 miles north-west), Bridge of Alford (5 miles north-west) and Sauchen (5 miles east). Larger places within reach include Inverurie (10 miles north-east), Westhill (13 miles east), Banchory (12 miles south-east), Garioch (11 miles north-east), Kemnay (7 miles east) and Kintore (10 miles east).
Landmarks near Kirkton of Tough
Other landmarks nearby include Castle Forbes (3.5 miles north) and Alford Heritage Centre (3.2 miles north-west). Not far away are Cairn William.