The largest volume uses for bitumen are clearly for asphalt pavements and roofing. However, bitumen is also used in numerous other specialty applications.
Bitumen’s waterproofing properties, durability and resistance to heavy loads are applied in industrial and floating floorings, roof top car parks, hydraulic construction and pipe coating. Where strength and weatherproofing are essential requirements, bitumen is a prime contributor to the performance of a vast range of final products. Bitumen membranes are also extensively used as sound absorbent membranes in the auto-car market.
Industrial floorings and floating floors in private and public buildings
Anti-corrosion pipe coating and many underground waterproofing applications
Sound absorbing panels used in the automotive sector
Waterproofing paints for metal, brickwork, stone, felt and even drinking-water tanks.
Slip layers for bearing piles in building foundations, electrical insulation, carpet tile backing and paper backing.
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