Aberdeen · Scotland
Sand Mastic in Mill of Fintray
Our applicators work in Mill of Fintray on traditional burnt sand mastic around sash and case windows and doors in stone and brick. Old material cut out, joints cleaned and sealed neatly.
- Tired mastic found when preparing windows for paint
- Open joints round the window box
- Gaps round a timber door in stone or brick
What happens on the day
Every visit runs the same way: we look at the joints together, protect the area around them, carry out the job and tidy away. It normally takes anything from a few hours to a full day, depending on how many windows. Around Mill of Fintray, distance and access matter more than parking. Let us know how to find you and how to reach the joints, and the visit is planned around that.
- 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.
- The surface is finished to suit the stone or brick.
How to prepare
- Keep children and pets away from the work area
- Let us know about parking restrictions
- Move anything stored near the joints
Get a quote
For sand mastic in Mill of Fintray, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk. Tell us what the problem is and where, and you will get a clear quote before work begins.
Advice
Sand mastic in Mill of Fintray, done properly
On many period windows, sand mastic looks right and suits the building. On modern frames we’d normally use a flexible sealant and we’ll explain which is best for yours. We work on brick reveals, tenement windows and period & listed homes, and the jobs we see most are draughty sash windows at the surround and weathered mastic on the most exposed windows.
Older stone-built homes in Scotland often have sash and case or timber windows set in stone. The sealant has to suit the stone, which rules out acetoxy silicones that can mark or attack it.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you are covered after we’ve gone.
- Place
- Mill of Fintray (AB21)
- Wider area
- Aberdeen
- Cover
- A year, on every job
- Quote
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
When to call us in Mill of Fintray
Age is the main cause. Sand mastic is a maintenance item like any pointing and how long it lasts depends on the weather it faces.
Common reasons people contact us are:
- Cement or filler used on old window joints that has cracked
- Wind and rain getting in round a sash window
- Gaps between timber frames and stone or brick
- A silicone bead on a sash window that spoils the look
For landlords with property near Kintore station, cracked sand mastic around sash windows lets in the draughts tenants complain about.
Before you book anyone
- Whether the sealant suits the joint
- How long the guarantee is
- Whether all the old sealant comes out first
- What the cure time is
What we can’t put right
New sealant cannot fix everything, and we’d rather say so up front. Sealant won’t put right:
- Putty and glazing repairs
- Crumbling stone or brickwork round the window
- Sashes that rattle, stick or won’t open
If in doubt, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will say what we think.
Surfaces we seal
- Brick reveals
- Tenement windows
- Stone surrounds
- Sash and case windows
- Timber door frames
- Period & listed homes
Landlords, agents and businesses in Mill of Fintray
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.
Housing providers, facilities teams and property managers book us too in Mill of Fintray and across Aberdeen. Several sites can be quoted together.
What happens if it’s left?
An open joint round the frame lets weather in. Left, water can reach the timber and the wall, so dealing with it now protects both. Out of town in Scotland, exposed walls take a lot of weather, and once water gets behind a failed joint, damp in stone or harled walls is slow to dry out.
Instead of a standard rate, we look at what your job involves: the amount of work, the old material and the access. You’ll know the price before we begin.
Why us?
- Fully insured
- Over 20 years’ experience
- A 12-month guarantee on all work
- ARBOMaster approved applicator
Take a look at our cost guide or customer reviews.
FAQs for Mill of Fintray
Is Mill of Fintray in your area for sand mastic?
Yes, Mill of Fintray 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.
Do you cover smaller places like Mill of Fintray?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work across all of Scotland. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
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.
Do you do commercial work?
Yes. We have worked for hotels, offices and other businesses, and we’re fully insured.
Can you do several jobs on one visit?
Yes, and it often makes sense. Doing several areas at once is generally more efficient, so mention them when you ask for a quote.
How long does sand mastic take to harden?
A skin forms quite soon, but full hardening takes longer. We will tell you what to expect for your job.
Is the work guaranteed?
There’s a 12-month guarantee on every job, sand mastic included.
What is sand mastic?
Sand mastic is a traditional material for pointing round windows and doors. It’s made with sand and a linseed-oil-based binder.
Should I try it myself first?
Sealing over old silicone is the commonest DIY error. New silicone won’t bond to old, so it peels away and traps moisture behind it. All the old material has to come out first.
Some sealant jobs are within reach of a careful DIYer, like a short, easy-to-reach joint indoors. The common mistakes are sealing over old sealant, sealing a damp joint and using far too much.
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Aftercare tips
A little care helps the new joints last. We recommend:
- Have rotten timber repaired before new mastic goes in
- Inspect the joints round the windows every year or so
- Keep modern sealant off the mastic
- Clear gutters so water doesn’t pour onto the windows
Avoid sealing over the mastic with silicone. If you see a crack, ask us to take a look before trying a quick fix.
Fine cracks show the mastic is starting to fail. It’s easier to renew it before it drops out.
Sand mastic in Mill of Fintray: local notes
Under the Repairing Standard, private landlords in Scotland have to keep homes wind and watertight, and sound outside sealant is part of that. Aberdeen’s nickname, the Granite City, comes from its stone buildings, and sealing against granite needs clean, sound edges and a sealant that suits stone.
Homes close to Fintray Parish Church include some older properties, and the windows may be timber, sash or later replacements, and each needs the right sealant against the wall.
Mill of Fintray is about 5 miles south-east of Inverurie, in Aberdeen. For sand mastic in and around Mill of Fintray, please email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk for a quick quote. We are based in Crawley and cover Aberdeen, Mill of Fintray included. Our Aberdeen coverage runs to 63 places, Mill of Fintray among them. There’s also a page for Aberdeen, roughly 8 miles from Mill of Fintray.
Our applicators cover all of the AB21 postcode area for sand mastic. If you are just outside Mill of Fintray, we cover Hatton of Fintray (1 mile east), Blackburn (2 miles south), Kinmuck (2 miles north-west), Kinellar (3 miles south-west) and Kintore (3 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Aberdeen (8 miles south-east), Rosemount (9 miles south-east), Berryden (8 miles south-east), Ferryhill (10 miles south-east), New Aberdeen (9 miles south-east) and Dyce (4 miles south-east).
What’s near Mill of Fintray
Mill of Fintray’s nearest station is Kintore station, about 2.8 miles west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Hallforest Castle (3.6 miles west) and Inverurie Hospital (4.6 miles north-west). Open spaces near Mill of Fintray include Temple Hill.