Modified bitumen
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-003724
A type of asphalt-based roofing material that incorporates polymer modifiers to enhance its flexibility, durability, and resistance to temperature extremes. It is applied in layers, either torch-applied, self-adhered, or mopped with hot asphalt, forming a continuous waterproof membrane. This material adheres to ASTM D6163, D6164, D6222, or D6223 standards.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-003724 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Construction |
| Translations | German: modifiziertes Bitumen; Spanish: betún modificado; French: bitume modifié |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-IND-003724",
"term": "Modified bitumen",
"field": "Industrial and trades",
"definition": "A type of asphalt-based roofing material that incorporates polymer modifiers to enhance its flexibility, durability, and resistance to temperature extremes. It is applied in layers, either torch-applied, self-adhered, or mopped with hot asphalt, forming a continuous waterproof membrane. This material adheres to ASTM D6163, D6164, D6222, or D6223 standards.",
"subject": "Construction",
"translations": {
"de": "modifiziertes Bitumen",
"es": "betún modificado",
"fr": "bitume modifié"
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"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/modified-bitumen/"
}
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