Bituminous materials and asphalts find their major application in road construction, this is majorly because of their superb binding characteristics, water resistant abilities, relatively low cost and ease of availability. Bituminous materials consists of bitumen which can be described as a dark colored solid or a highly viscous cementitious substance. The material mostly consists of high molecular weight hydrocarbons which are obtained from refining of petroleum. The product has a number of applications because of their excellent adhesive properties.

Bitumen is the residue or by-product when the crude petroleum is refined. A wide variety of refinery processes, such as the straight distillation process, solvent extraction process etc. may be used to produce bitumen of different consistency and other desirable properties. Bitumen based parings and roofings are subject to water runoff from rainfalls. Moreover bitumen is sometimes used to line water reservoirs. Bitumen is also used to line and cap hazardous waste sites -preventing rain water from permeating through the hazardous waste and from leaching into ground water.

What is bitumen? Bitumen can be described as a sticky, black and highly viscous liquid or semi-solid which is found in most crude petroleums as well as in some natural deposits, sometimes termed asphalt, it is thick and heavy and has to be heated or diluted before it will flow. The primary use of bitumen is in road construction, where it is used as the glue or binder for the aggregate particles.

Bitumen is often utilized in artwork in the following way: If you wish to add another layer of interest to your painting, try painting bitumen over the surface area, after which you can wipe back selected sections of the bitumen with turpentine, you'll then see how the impressive effect can add another interesting dimension to your creation. I suggest that you use a test canvas first for experimenting, once you have achieved the desired effect and the look that best suits you then go forth and incorporate this amazing medium into your artwork, it will transform your art into something which is compelling and uniquely yours.

Bear in mind that bitumen could also be painted over various surfaces so for all those artists out there who love texture and layering, you will discover that this really is a fantastic medium to layer over a textured surface, for example: If you are using foil as a medium on canvas and you have painted the desired colour that you are wanting over the foil, you could then paint over the colour with bitumen, wipe it back with turpentine and see how bitumen can showcase the texture and once again add another level of interest and intrigue to your artwork.

My advice for getting genuine bitumen sellers for sale is to deal with end seller. I know it is extremely hard to find end sellers, but they are available. When I mean end sellers, I mean companies that manufacturer bitumen themselves, thus they do not buy and resell and they are also not representatives etc. A few of end sellers of bitumen are Vitol, Glencore, Gunvor, and Bulgarneft etc.

It is not a necessary requirement to eliminate the existing roof when you are thinking of setting up a bitumen roof, which actually depends on the current situation of the roofing. Prior to initiating the setup of customized bitumen roof, ensure that you check the existing roof and analyze whether it will continue or its removal is required. This test is significant because the removal of existing roof will definitely cost you extra time and cash  gilsonite.

Cost-efficient - Bitumen driveways are cheaper than concrete. Moreover, when it comes to creating one, using bitumen for driveways can be more cost-efficient since labour costs are also lower. With regard to repairs, homeowners can repair it themselves. By purchasing spot treatment solution, getting rid of cracks and chips in your bitumen driveway is much easier. On the other hand, when cement driveways are damaged, you need to rebuild almost everything unlike bitumen where you can easily repair the damaged part easily and efficiently.

Modified bitumen roofing is durable, weather resistant, and easier to repair and install than other types of roofing. It can also be more cost effective. However, it does require periodic maintenance to keep it working for as long as possible. A damaged roof can expose your property to weather and UV damage.

Bitumen is readily available and as such you can find ample amount of bitumen in stock which is available for sale. Most persons who are searching for bitumen sellers will quickly perform a search at google. I am not saying that this is not a good way to buy bitumen or find its suppliers, but you can not compare this system with buying from a company where bitumen is in stock waiting for a buyer. Most persons who claim to be bitumen sellers found online are not reliable. These so-called sellers are nothing but facilitators and brokers. Some may be long chain of intermediary brokers acting as sellers. When you work with long chain of intermediary brokers who are acting as sellers, I do not need to tell you the consequences of working with this set of people. Waste of time, loss of money and loss of reputation can be experienced from this set of people.