Burnt sand mastic: an enduring sealant
Discover the time-honoured secret to sealing and protecting your period property with burnt sand mastic. A traditional linseed oil marvel, this material offers a durable and sympathetic solution for conservation and restoration.

What is burnt sand mastic?
Burnt sand mastic was traditionally made by putting sand in the oven to thoroughy dry the sand, before adding it to linseed oil to create another old linseed oil based marvel, a traditional sealant used for centuries in historic buildings. It's a flexible, weather-resistant material perfect for sealing joints in masonry, around windows, and in other critical areas. If you own an old building, you need it to maintain integrity and prevent moisture ingress, preserving its historical fabric.

Who benefits from burnt sand mastic?
Homeowners, tradespeople, surveyors, and specifiers – anyone involved in the care, maintenance, or restoration of period and listed buildings will find immense value in burnt sand mastic. Its traditional composition ensures compatibility with historic materials, making it an essential choice for sympathetic repairs and conservation projects.

Oven or microwave
The point of the oven was to dry water out of the sand, as water mixed with linseed oil doesn't work, and of course, sand is found near rivers and beaches, (be mindful of salts of course).
Nowadays Microwaves are common, and cheap (inquisitive mind) 🤔
Linseed oil is easily bought from many shops. So maybe have a try?
Or check out some other ALTERNATIVES