Bitumen Membranes

Quality of installation is fundamental to ensuring a roof will last. We have developed advanced technologies that help roofers to achieve a high-quality finish with our bitumen systems, whatever method of installation is required.

The patented Groove Technology in our torch-on bitumen roofing membranes allows installers to use 25% less gas, and enables significantly faster application than traditional torch-on membranes. Meanwhile, our Stripe Technology has been specially designed to dissipate any moisture vapour that may be trapped within the roofing system, reducing the risk of pressure pockets.

The development of our thermically-activated and self-adhesive bitumen has also been an important advancement in fire safe bitumen membrane technology. Manufactured using a modified elastomeric bitumen to the upper surface combined with a high-tack, low-activation self-adhesive lower surface, these membranes allow combustible and sensitive substrates and details to be covered cold, without the use of torches. This keeps all surfaces free from fire risk during application, whilst providing a safe, fast and versatile installation method. 

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A roof that can absorb urban air pollution sounds like something from a utopian science fiction novel. But, with our smart Noxite membrane this can be a reality for your home or business. With the same high-performance attributes and easy installation as our typical bituminous waterproofing capsheets, Noxite incorporates TiO2 (titanium dioxide) granules that transform harmful NOx (nitrogen oxide) pollutants created by road transport, manufacturing and power production into harmless nitrates at lower levels than you’d find in bottled water. This state-of-the-art process remains active for the entire lifespan of the roof, providing a continual investment for the future. 

Learn how Vodafone used the roofspace at its new head office in Milan to improve the surrounding air quality.