How to glue on bitumen mastic correctly + Video

There are many modern materials on the modern market, but roofing material is usually one of the most popular and in demand.

For what characteristics do consumers love it so much?

These are:

• ease of installation;
• use as waterproofing; low cost;

• quite cheap sealing of joints with its help.

Perhaps along with other roofing materials the only serious drawback is the not too long service life of the roofing felt.

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Ways of laying roofing material

Previously, the sealing of joints and installation of the material was carried out very simply: a roll of material was rolled out, which was then nailed through a wooden plank.

This method of laying turned out to be leaky, the coating was not able to serve for a long time.

The use of hardfacing methods such as the use of molten resin improved the quality of work, but made the procedure quite dangerous.

Fortunately, special adhesives have been developed and produced that are virtually safe to use. Even non-professionals and non-specialists can easily use them.

Glue for roofing material

This composition is a combined adhesive mass, including several components. Usually this is bitumen, a suitable solvent, some kind of filler, as well as all kinds of additives.

The main purpose of the tool is not only to glue the material to all kinds of surfaces, but also to seal the joints with it.

Trade offers many types of glue from different manufacturers. Each brand has its own advantages, but the main functional task remains unchanged.

Qualities and properties

Conventionally, all types of glue can be subdivided into compositions for cold and hot use.

Already from the name it becomes clear that cold mastic is used with very little heating and subsequent mixing with a solvent.

A hot analogue is warmed up to an average temperature of about 200 degrees before use, which takes much more time.

Such mastics are used for waterproofing the foundation , ceilings, walls and other parts of structures and buildings.

What brands are the most famous?

These include glue for roofing material "Technonikol", Lepik na zimno, ASKOWIL and others.

Bituminous mastic

In its composition bitumen mastic contains a number of resins and some chemical elements that qualitatively improve the adhesion of the material to various surfaces.

With its help, roofing material can be glued even to a damp surface without risking the quality of the connection itself. In the process of work, a layer resistant to aggressive compounds and water is obtained, which is not afraid of alkalis or acids.

The process of working with bituminous mastic

1. Before starting the measures, it is advisable to prime the surface. The same applies to concrete surfaces.

2. The adhesive is applied evenly over the entire area of ​​the material.
3. An overlap of at least 10 centimeters is required.
4. Primer is not required if roofing felt is supposed to be glued to roofing material.

Bitumen-rubber mastic

This tool is used no less often than simple bitumen mastic. It is made in the consistency of a paste, which has excellent adhesion to wood, drywall, concrete surface.

The thick, pasty mixture does not run off when applied, even on a vertical surface.

Mastic for roofing material is safe for the environment and for human health. It does not have organic solvents in its composition, so it can be safely used on a balcony, terrace, garage, etc.

The process of working with bitumen-rubber mastic

1. Before using the product, the work surface must be thoroughly cleaned to remove grease, dust and dirt stains.
2. All existing sharp edges must be rounded.

3. First, the surface is covered with a special primer, which dries up within two to three hours.
4. Then mastic is applied twice with a special metal spatula.
5. After applying the initial layer of 1 mm, it should dry within 24 hours, only then can the mastic be applied again.

Advantages of using glue

The most reliable method roofing felt waterproofing is considered to be the use of bitumen glue for roofing felt.

Thanks to the mastic, a waterproofing monolithic canvas is obtained, which retains its integrity during long-term operation.

With regard to the cost of the product, here cold and hot mastic have significant differences. For bituminous roofing glue of the so-called cold category, it is much higher, which is understandable: it does not need laborious and lengthy preparation and is actually ready for use.