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Gilsonite Roof Coatings

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Gilsonite Roof Coatings – Rows of palletized gilsonite in the loading yard

Black roof coatings protect and renew asphalt and metal roofs.

Benefits

  • Waterproofing
  • UV resistance compared with soft bitumen
  • Harder, less tacky surface

Types

  • Solvent-based asphalt roof coatings
  • Fibred roof coatings
  • Asphalt emulsions with gilsonite
Strapped and wrapped gilsonite pallets ready to ship – paint application

Roof coating types

Type Typical use
Non-fibred solvent coating Thin protective layer, primer
Fibred coating Thicker layer, crack bridging
Aluminium roof coating Reflective topcoat over bitumen
Emulsion coating Low-odour renewal

Application tips

  • Clean and dry the roof; repair blisters and cracks.
  • Apply primer on bare metal or concrete.
  • Apply in mild weather, avoiding rain within 24 hours.
  • Use fabric reinforcement at seams and details.

Benefits of gilsonite

Higher heat resistance and a harder, less tacky surface that resists running on slopes in hot weather.

See coating and waterproofing grade gilsonite and gilsonite waterproofing overview.

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Data sheet

Coating & Waterproofing Grade Gilsonite

Data sheet – Coating & Waterproofing Grade Gilsonite
PropertyTypical valueTest method
AppearanceBlack powderVisual
Softening point (R&B)150 – 200 °CASTM D36
Ash content, max5 %ASTM D3174
Moisture, max1 %ASTM D95
Solubility in TCE, min97 %ASTM D2042
Particle size≤ 200 meshSieve
Typical dosage5 – 25 % of compound
Packing25 kg bags palletized; 1 MT jumbo bags.

Typical values. The final specification is confirmed in the COA of each shipment.

Specification (PDF) MSDS (PDF) COA sample (PDF)View product

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