SOME USES AND APPLICATIONS OF ASPHALT

Agriculture

  • Cattle sprays
  • Disinfectants
  • Fence post coating
  • Protection for tanks and vats
  • Water and moisture barriers
  • Wind and water corrosion control

Roofing

  • Building papers
  • Built-up roof adhesives
  • Roofing felt
  • Cement waterproofing compounds
  • Caulking compounds
  • Liquid roof coatings
  • Shingles

Paving

  • Airport runways, taxiways, aprons
  • Brick fillers
  • Crack fillers
  • Curbs, gutters, drainage ditches
  • Flooring for buildings, warehouses, garages
  • Highways, roads, streets and shoulders
  • Parking lots, driveways

Impregnated, Treated Materials

  • Burlap impregnation
  • Canvas treating
  • Carpeting medium
  • Deck cloth impregnation
  • Fabrics and felts
  • Textile waterproofing

Paints and Varnishes

  • Acid-proof enamels, mastics, varnishes
  • Acid resistant coatings
  • Air-drying paints and varnishes
  • Anti-corrosive and anti-fouling paints
  • Anti-oxidants and solvents
  • Base for solvent compositions
  • Marine deck sealing compounds

Railroads

  • Ballast treatment
  • Curve lubricant
  • Dust laying
  • Paved ballast and sub-ballast
  • Paved crossings, freight yards and station platforms
  • Railroad tie impregnation and stabilization

There are many other practical uses of asphalt. Contact your local supplier for more details.

 


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