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Ancient Oil Practices

... for over 6,500 years. In ancient times, it seeped to the surface in sticky black pools and lumps. Oil springs, bitumen seeps and oil-bearing rock made petroleum readily available all over the region. Stone Age dwellers used bitumen ( ... Read

By: Bob Jent | 18/09/2007 | Science

Oil From Ancient Times

... . They are the ones that created bricks and mortar from the thick, black, sticky tar that they had readily available in their bitumen seeps. The area where they lived often flooded. Their oil and tar homes kept them safe and waterproofed ... Read

By: Bob Jent | 07/02/2008 | Science

A Few Flat Roof Ideas For You to Consider

... be strengthened. If you are keen to try installing your flat roof materials yourself then have a look at modified bitumen. It used to be that you required a torch to burn the materials in place but now they've got adhesive on it which ... Read

By: April Kerr | 26/05/2008 | Home Improvement

The Many Uses of Oil

... waterproofing agent for plumbing, boat building and brick bonding. Oil when it seeps to the surface leaves behind bitumen. Bitumen is the tarry component of the mixture. This is what’s used for these waterproofing resins. Another early ... Read

By: Bob Jent | 22/06/2007 | Business

Roof Coatings for RV Roof Repair

... repair. These roof coatings are applicable on metal roofs, flat roofs, concrete roofs, modified bitumen and builtup roof etc. These coatings are long lasting, cost effective and have excellent weather resistance. Elastomeric roof coatings ... Read

By: webmaster | 20/05/2009 | Home Improvement

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