Bituminous Membranes - Application Methods

This course provides an an overview of the main application methods of a bituminous membrane. For a better understanding, it is recommended to do the “Sika Bituminous Membrane – Basics" e-learning prior to this one.

Curriculum 

• Introduction
  • Learning Goals

• Application Methods
  
  • How can a bituminous membrane be applied?

• Torch Application 
  
  • How to torch a membrane?

• Self-Adhered membranes  
  
  • When to use a self-adhesive membrane?

• Wet Application
  
  • What is the wet application method?

• Mechanical Fixation
  
  • How does mechanical fixing work?

• Hot Application
  
  • How to use the hot melt (mop application)?

• Cold Application
  
  • How to use a bituminous cold adhesive?

• Application Requirements
  
  • How to store and handle the bituminous sheets?
  • Is it possible to apply the membrane in all climate conditions?
  • In which cases a primer is required?

• Summary