It’s also known as asphalt, Black & highly viscous liquid or semi solid for petroleum. Thanks to its waterproofing qualities. It’s widely used in construction & Bituminous membranes are perfect for waterproofing roofs, basements, below ground structures, bridges & other structures.
The ordinary type bituminous roofing felt or membrane used in this application process, generally, comprises: a base sheet of a sheet-like material such as, for example, paper, felt, fabric, synthetic polymer film or metal foil; a bitumen layer coated on one or both faces of the base sheet, and; mineral granules or powder such as fine gravel, sand or talcum deposited to the surface of the bitumen layer.