Currently, mastic is available to commercial and DIY consumers primarily in squeeze tubes and 10-oz cartridges. Although the sausage packaging format exists as an alternative, in a 20-oz size and a smaller “mini” option (2-3.5 oz), its availability is limited—as a stroll down the sealant aisle of Home Depot or Lowes will confirm. This lack of availability is due to low demand, and demand is lagging because users are either unaware that the sausage option is available or they find it is not available in the brand they prefer.
This negative feedback loop has produced an unfortunate stalemate in the industry, slowing further development, marketing, and education for the sausage option. The stalemate could be broken if the mastic supply chain recognized the advantages of supporting sausages as opposed to single-use plastic 10-oz cartridges and squeeze tubes.