Black Jack Bitumen Paint Drying Time

Black Jack is a fast drying compound. Allow up to 24hrs to dry completely. Unaffected by water immediately after application – can be applied when rain is imminent. Can also be used to bond felt. Applies easily with a brush; Areas For Use: Everbuild Black Jack All Weather Roof Coating is an effective, general purpose roof coating.

Hi Fellas, had some good tips on the chippy forum but this topic has nothing to do with chippy stuff.

• Black Jack® 901 Black Bitumen Paint. Everbuild Black Jack® 901 Black Bitumen Paint is a solvent-based, full bodied, black bitumen paint, When dry, the product forms an odourless and taint free bitumen film suitable for the protection of metals, concrete roofing, felt, fibre cement, corrugated iron, asphalt and wood against water attack.
• EVERBUILD BLACK BITUMEN PAINT is ready for use and should not be thinned. Apply by brush or spray. A minimum of two coats of Bitumen Paint should be applied, the first been allowed to dry (normally 2-4 hours depending on weather conditions) before the second is applied. PROTECTIVE COATING ON CONCRETE ETC.

Just moved house and replacing the carpets, one of which will fit nicely into the garage.
There are small patches of under the DPC level where the brick meets the slab - these get bigger when it rains and dry out completely in the summer - so no real issue.
Only problem is it'll make the carpet damp and it'll go mouldy in the wetter months so I'm looking at painting the slab and up to DPC with Blackjack type bitumen paint.
Has anyone got any experience on this or guidelines on what to do/not to do or even a reccommendation on what to use???
thanks all and happy xmas....
Daz

Can Black Jack products be thinned and if so, with what type of thinner?

Black Jack products should not be thinned unless labels expressly direct so. Thinning a product designed as ready-to-use can impact performance, and thinning certain products may violate government Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) regulations.

Can I apply Black Jack coatings or cements if it will rain soon?

Yes. The products designed for wet weather application include:

Can I use this on rubber roofing?

Some rubber roofing materials require special cements and coatings manufactured for use on these materials alone. Check with the manufacturer if you are not sure.

Can new built-up roofs be coated with aluminum coatings sooner than the recommended 90 to 180 days weathering period?

If an aluminum surface roof coating must be applied sooner to a new built-up roof, a water based emulsion coating should be used instead of a solvent-based asphalt coating. An emulsion coating will provide a firm base on which to apply the aluminum coating 5 to 10 days after the emulsion has cured.

How do I clean up a spilled Black Jack product?

Consult SDS data sheets for the specific products.

How soon can I coat a newly installed built-up roof with an aluminum roof coating?

New asphalt built-up roof (BUR) surfaces should weather a minimum of 90 to 180 days prior to coating with Black Jack aluminum roof coatings.

Black Jack Bitumen Paint Drying Time Chart

What effect does ponded water have on aluminum roof coatings?

Black Jack Bitumen Paint Drying Time Calculator

Aluminum coatings do not perform well on roofs that pond water. Dirt can accumulate in depressions and inhibit the reflectance of the coating. If an aluminum coating is under water for a prolonged period of time, the water may work its way under the coating causing it to peel. Positive drainage is needed to flush away surface dirt and retain the reflective properties of the aluminum coating.

Black Jack Bitumen Paint Drying Time Table

What factors can reduce the reflectivity and long-term durability of aluminum coatings?

Before Application: Poor Drainage, poor surface preparation, or improper mixing.