The cast iron high heat burner should already be set up with the tar kettle, so you can start by putting enough tar inside the heating pot to nearly fill it, and lighting the burner. Adjust the flames of the burner as necessary to melt the tar while staying a safe 25 degrees below the flashpoint of the material. Is tar and bitumen the same? It is our experience that quite often, given Bitumen based products are ‘commodity’ products, the cheapest brands are selected. So, the key is all about thorough preparation, a good quality primer, the use of reinforcing tape and two good, high build-up coats of your liquid membrane. Any of the types I have listed above are suitable. You can take the tiles off to find internal leaks, and roofing tar can seal the leak in the inner ceiling. Roofing tar can perform better with support from material such as a piece of shingle or plywood. Is roof tar and roof cement the same? For harsher conditions such as marine environments—where long-term protection is paramount—you may treat the surface with a suitable anti-corrosive primer. You can employ similar surface preparation techniques can for other substrate materials, including wood and concrete. Step Two: Surficial Preparation

The absolute key is to understand what the damp problem is, why it has come about and what is the best way to solve it. In simple terms, if a wall is wet because of a radiator pipe leak then no need to be applying Bitumen paint on the wall. In other words, find the problem and fix it. Usually cheaper than many other coatings offering similar weather proofing performance, it’s an economical option EASY TO APPLY - No primer is needed prior to application of Polar Bitumenseal. Apply immediately and directly for instant waterproof protection. Clear the affected area of moss and debris and remove any surface water, oil or grease. Use a brush or roller depending on size of the area affected. Touch dry within 3 hours. Allow 24 hours to fully dry.Bituminous paints and coatings are applied to surfaces in liquid form and are used to repel water from a variety of structures. Depending on the environment, coating requirements and coating formulation, bituminous paints can be applied with a brush, roller, trowel or sprayer ( conventional, airless or hot spray). In short, bituminous paints are a viable solution for waterproofing a wide variety of structures both above- and below-ground. In the construction industry, they are are typically used to line reinforced concrete foundations and retaining walls to prevent moisture ingress, which can result in the steel reinforcement corroding. (For more on this topic, see: 7 Things to Know and Understand About Steel Corrosion .) Carbosil Bitumen Aluminium is for over-coating bitumen-based surfaces. It helps protect surfaces from heat/UV light damage, with a decorative coating and will enhance the lifespan of bitumen-type roofing materials. The flexible, heat resistant and solar reflective surface has outstanding weather resistance and durability. Ideal for use on roof structures, storage tanks, silos, mobile homes and caravan roofs. Reflects heat in the summer and insulates in the winter.

While it’s generally reasonably heat and UV stable, its lifespan may be reduced in extremely hot and sunny countries. By using one of our nationwide approved contractors for our products you enable yourself to take advantage of our guarantees, life expectancies and warranties. This means if we say our system is going to last a certain amount of time, or perform in a certain way and it doesn’t, you’re covered. To summarise, Bitumen is an age old solution for damp proofing and waterproofing in many different ways. The success and durability of a Bitumen application always comes down to selecting the right type of Bitumen product for the job it is intended for. We also advise that you do not buy cheap. If it’s cheap it will be due to lower levels of active ingredient and the consequence is the product will not last or be as effective as the dearer brands. We have also been asked what products can be painted over a previously bitumen painted concrete roof. Generally, it is fine to paint a bitumen paint over another bitumen product; if the reason for painting is to change the colour, then consider a bituminous barn paint like Carbolustre or Green bitumen paint.

Additional benefits of using Bitumen

Furthermore. it can also be used for tanking silage pits (specialised brushes are available for this). Different Bitumen products It is also used for waterproofing comprised of elastomeric bitumen, aluminum pigments, fibers, mineral fillers and volatile solvents. It can cover and enhance old waterproofing coats. Using Bitumen based primers and paints to damp proof has gone on for years and will do for years to come.