Shetland Islands · Scotland
Sand mastic for sash & case windows in North Roe, Shetland Islands
Traditional burnt sand mastic around sash and case windows and doors in stone and brick for North Roe, backed by a 12-month guarantee. Call for a quick quote.
- Weathered mastic on the most exposed windows
- Cracked mastic round a front door frame
- Modern sealant on a period surround
Sand mastic in North Roe
We work across North Roe renewing sand mastic on sash windows and doors. Each joint is raked out, prepared and pointed by hand for a neat, traditional finish. If you’re dealing with mastic that needs renewing before redecorating and silicone on a period window that looks wrong, we can help, on period & listed homes, tenement windows and brick reveals alike.
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.
Our work is backed for twelve months, in North Roe and everywhere else we cover.
- Place
- North Roe (ZE2)
- Wider area
- Shetland Islands
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- A clear price before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What we’re called out for in North Roe
Timber swells and shrinks with the weather. The movement cracks the mastic over time.
Common reasons people contact us include:
- Failed mastic on an exposed elevation
- Tired mastic found when preparing windows for paint
- Open joints round the window box
- Old cement repairs round a window that have failed
In the older streets around Methodist Church, the windows may be timber, sash or later replacements, and each needs the right sealant against the wall.
Questions to ask before booking
- Which colour the sealant will be
- Is VAT in the price?
- Are they insured?
- What the cure time is
How to look after the new joints
Once the sealant has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Ask the planning authority about consent for listed or conservation-area homes
- Keep sills and gutters clear so water drains away
- Ask us before painting near the mastic
- Look over the window mastic once a year
When preparing windows for paint, take care around the mastic. Hard scraping can loosen it.
Sound mastic protects the frame. Once it fails, water can sit against the timber and timber that stays wet can rot.
How the visit works
Our applicators work methodically: protect, prepare, seal, tidy. For most jobs that takes a few hours per window, depending on the condition of the joints, and the area is left clean. 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 the window surrounds and agree which joints need renewing.
- The loose and crumbling mastic is raked out and the joint cleaned.
- Deep voids are packed so the mastic is the right thickness.
- We mix the sand mastic and apply it by hand, shaping it to the joint.
- The finish is dressed so it sits neatly against the stone or brick.
How to prepare
- Where the joints are inside, avoid wetting them before we arrive
- Let us know about parking restrictions
- Clear the area around the work
How to get a quote
The more we know about the job, the more useful the quote. Tell us where the job is, what’s wrong and how much there is, and add photos by email if you can.
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Quotes for sand mastic in North Roe
Some jobs are bigger than they look, and some smaller. What affects the quote:
- Whether the work is at height
- The number of rooms or windows
- The size of the job
- Working hours on commercial sites
The cost depends on how much there is to do, how hard the old material is to remove and how easy the joints are to reach. We give a clear quote before any work starts, so you know where you stand.
Helping us quote
When you call or email, it’s useful to know:
- Any previous sealing or DIY work
- Photos by email, if that is easy
- How we’d reach the joints
- The problem you’ve noticed
For sand mastic in North Roe, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk. A short description of the job and where it is helps us quote, and you’ll get a clear quote before we start.
Sand mastic in North Roe: local notes
North Roe is close to 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. Work on the islands has to be planned around ferry crossings and the weather, so give us as much notice as you can.
Around North Roe, as everywhere, sand mastic is only as good as the preparation behind it.
North Roe is in the Shetland Islands. Wherever you are in the ZE2 postcode area, we can carry out sand mastic at your property. Our the Shetland Islands coverage runs to 63 places, and North Roe is one of them.
Work in ZE2 works the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include Mid Gard, Anniesland and Bayview, all of which we cover. Close by, we work in Ollaberry (5 miles south), Hogaland (6 miles south), Urafirth (8 miles south-west), Hillswick (9 miles south-west) and Braehoulland (10 miles south-west). Remote and island addresses need a little more planning, so tell us where you are when you ask for a quote.
What’s near North Roe
Open spaces near North Roe include Loch of the North Haa and Hill of Sandvoe.
DIY sealant or a professional job?
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.
A DIY attempt does not rule out a professional job. We cut it out and start again, so just mention it when you contact us.
What sealant work cannot fix
Sealant is not the answer to every problem, and we’d rather say so up front. Sealant will not put right:
- Sashes that rattle, stick or will not open
- Decisions on consent for listed homes
- Crumbling stone or brickwork round the window
Not sure which it is? You can drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we seal
- Brick reveals
- Stone surrounds
- Timber door frames
- Sash and case windows
- Period & listed homes
- Tenement windows
Common questions in North Roe
Do you cover smaller places like North Roe?
Yes, we do. Our work covers the whole of Scotland, islands included, from towns to the smallest places. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Can you do sand mastic in North Roe?
Yes. Our work covers the whole of Scotland, and North Roe is part of that. You can drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us what needs doing, and we’ll send you a clear quote.
Will there be a smell?
Some sealants have a smell while they cure. Opening a window helps.
Are you an approved applicator?
Yes. Mr Mastic is an ARBOMaster approved applicator, and we’re fully insured.
Do I need permission for sand mastic on a listed building?
Check with your local planning authority. They decide whether consent is needed for work to your windows.
Is the work guaranteed?
There’s a 12-month guarantee on every job.
What exactly is sand mastic?
A traditional pointing material made from sand and a linseed-oil-based binder for the joint between timber frames and masonry.
Do I have to be there?
We need access to the joints, so we’ll agree that with you when we book. Indoors, that generally means someone at home.
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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. Around North Roe, 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.
Combining jobs into one visit usually makes better use of the time than several visits, so tell us about everything that needs sealing. We’ll send you a clear quote for the lot.
What you get with us
- ARBOMaster approved applicator
- Quality sealants from Arbo and Everbuild
- One-year guarantee on every job
- Sanitary silicone with an anti-fungal additive in wet areas
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