Fife · Scotland
Sand mastic for sash & case windows in Strathore, Fife
Window and door surrounds in Strathore need attention? We remove the old material, prepare the joints and seal them properly.
- Crumbling sand mastic round a window
- Window mastic to renew ahead of painting
- Weathered mastic on the most exposed windows
Sand mastic for homes and businesses in Strathore
We renew sand mastic around sash windows and doors in stone and brick. The old mastic is raked out, the joint is prepared and new mastic is shaped by hand. We work on brick reveals, sash and case windows and period & listed homes, and people most often call us about crumbling sand mastic round a window and tired mastic found when preparing windows for paint.
Older stone-built homes in Scotland often have sash and case or timber windows set in stone. Those suit a traditional sand mastic or a neutral-cure sealant, not an acetoxy silicone that can attack some stone.
You’re covered for a year from the day we finish. If anything isn’t right with it, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk.
- Location
- Strathore (KY1)
- Wider area
- Fife
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- A clear price before work begins
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
How the job changes by surface
Stone surrounds
Stone openings are rarely perfectly straight, so the joint varies in width. Sand mastic is shaped by hand to suit.
Sash and case windows
On a sash window, the mastic joint shows on the outside, so a neat, even finish matters.
Honest limits
We will not take on work that will not last, so these are the limits:
- Rotten sashes, sills or window boxes (a joiner’s job)
- Sashes that need overhauling
- Whether work needs listed building consent
If you are not sure, just send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book.
Surfaces we seal
- Timber door frames
- Tenement windows
- Sash and case windows
- Brick reveals
- Stone surrounds
- Period & listed homes
Quotes for sand mastic in Strathore
Every job gets its own quote. These are the things that affect it:
- Mould in or behind the old joints
- Any working-time requirements on site
- How many areas need sealing
- How easy the joints are to reach
No two jobs are quite the same, so each one gets its own quote. The number of joints, how easy they are to reach and the sealant needed all make a difference, and we will explain the quote if you ask.
What we need to know
Photos by email are helpful but not essential. Please mention:
- The problem you’ve noticed
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
- Photos by email, if that’s easy
- Whether it’s a home or a business
Quotes start with a quick conversation. Describe the problem, the location and the size of the job, and we will talk you through what we’d do. When it suits you, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Questions from Strathore
Is Strathore within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. Our work covers the whole of Scotland, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
I let a flat near Glenrothes with Thornton station. Can you help?
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 give you a clear price.
Is it messy?
No. We protect the surfaces around the joints, and we tidy up before we go.
Are you ARBOMaster approved?
Yes. We’re an ARBOMaster approved applicator, the approved applicator scheme for Arbo sealants.
Should I try DIY first?
You can, for simple jobs. The key is preparation: remove all the old material and work on a clean, dry joint. We can always put it right if it fails.
What sealant do you use?
Each joint gets the product that suits it. Movement, water and weather all affect the choice, and we will explain our choice.
Can you do several jobs on one visit?
Of course. Combining jobs makes good use of the visit.
Can sand mastic be painted?
Sand mastic is normally left unpainted, which is what traditional guidance recommends. Ask us before decorating.
The process
On the day, we start by going over the job with you. Surfaces next to the work are protected before we start. Most jobs take a few hours for a single window, longer for several. Outside jobs in Strathore need a dry day, because sealant won’t bond to a wet joint, so an outdoor job can move if the forecast changes. Work indoors isn’t affected.
- We check each window surround and the condition of the joint.
- The joint is raked out and cleaned.
- Large voids are packed out.
- New sand mastic is applied and shaped by hand.
- We finish the mastic to a tidy line.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear the area around the work
- Tell us if parking is tricky
- Keep pets and children clear of the area while we work
Ask for a quote
To get a quote, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us where the job is and what the problem looks like. You will have a clear quote before any work starts.
Advice
Leave it or put it right?
Silicone might seem the quicker option, but on period stone or brick it often looks out of place. Sand mastic is the traditional material and blends with the stone or brick. Around Strathore, water from a failed joint in an older stone home can soak into timber and plaster.
What it costs depends on how much there is to do, how much old material has to come out and access to the work. You will have a clear quote before any work starts.
Why Strathore clients choose us
- Old sealant always removed completely
- Sanitary silicone with an anti-fungal additive in wet areas
- ARBOMaster approved applicator
- Arbo and Everbuild products
What sand mastic looks like in Strathore
Private landlords in Scotland must meet the Repairing Standard, which includes keeping a home wind and watertight, and failed outside joints work against that. Sash and case windows are common in older Scottish homes, and the joint between the box frame and the stone or render is traditionally pointed with sand mastic.
Letting a property close to Glenrothes with Thornton station? Then older sash windows in a rental need their mastic kept sound to keep the weather out. Schools such as Kirkcaldy High School are buildings too, and larger buildings have plenty of frames, and the mastic around each one ages.
Strathore is about 2 miles south of Glenrothes, in Fife. Every kind of property in Strathore is covered for sand mastic. The work is guaranteed for a year. We cover 133 towns and villages across Fife, large and small. We also work in Edinburgh, about 15 miles from Strathore.
Work in KY1 works the same way as everywhere else we cover. Nearby, we also carry out sand mastic in Thornton (1 mile east), Glenrothes (2 miles north), Coaltown of Balgonie (2 miles north-east), Kirkcaldy (3 miles south) and Pathhead (3 miles south). Further out, we also cover Dunfermline (12 miles south-west), Leven (7 miles east), Cowdenbeath (8 miles south-west), Dalgety Bay (11 miles south-west), Cupar (12 miles north-east) and Rosyth (13 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Strathore
The nearest railway station is Glenrothes with Thornton station, about 1.1 miles east. Well-known places in the area include Whyteman's Brae Hospital (2.4 miles south) and Kingdom Shopping Centre (2.3 miles north). The countryside around Strathore includes Raith Lake.
Common problems we fix in Strathore
Scraping and sanding before painting can loosen old mastic. It’s often found when windows are being prepared for paint, which is a good time to renew it.
Common reasons people contact us include:
- Old sand mastic that has cracked, crumbled or fallen out
- Open joints round the window box
- Draughty sash windows at the surround
- Mastic round period door frames that has failed
If you live in an older home near Old Parish Church, frames set in older brick or stone need a sealant that suits the wall as well as the frame.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- How the joint is cleaned and prepared
- What the cure time is
- How the colour is chosen
Landlords, agents and businesses in Strathore
We also work for businesses, from offices to washrooms and kitchens. On commercial sites, working times can be discussed when we quote.
Mouldy or split sealant often shows up at the end of a tenancy. We can quote for more than one property at once.