Roofing Material Specifications and Details - BITEC, Bitumen ...

B I T E C P R O D U C T S
Even after 10,000 stress cycles
on a section of membrane, this
BITEC material showed no
breakage or tearing.
OUR COMPANY
Committed to Service and Excellence
BITEC, INCORPORATED
(Pronounced Bee-tek) is a premier
modified bitumen membrane
manufacturer for the demanding
specifier, architect, property owner
or contractor who expects quality
products and service to support their
business and investment needs.
From our beginning in 1986,
BITEC has formulated and produced
high quality modified bituminous
roofing and waterproofing membranes,
marketed through distribution
throughout the U.S. and
Canada.
Our partner in technology, INDEX
S.p.A., is a world leader in the manufacture
of modified bitumen membranes.
Today, BITEC has become
well-known throughout the roofing
industry as a leader in quality and
service.
Specializing only in the manufacture
of modified bituminous membranes,
BITEC offers our customers
over 60 years of combined membrane
manufacturing experience,
both in development of technology
and the manufacture of roofing and
waterproofing membranes.
BITEC excels in this by concentrating
only on the manufacture of
the finest quality modified bituminous
membranes, without diversification
to other segments of the roofing
industry.
OUR STATE-OF-THE-ART
MANUFACTURING
FACILITY
Our plant in Morrilton, Arkansas,
features the most recent developments
in modified bitumen manufacturing,
along with integrated
technological advances through our
partners at INDEX. This capability
provides the customer with the highest
quality products in the market
today.
Our location places us in close
proximity to the finest crude oil
sources which are recognized as
being the most compatible asphalt
available for polymer modification.
UNEQUALLED
TECHNICAL SERVICE
AND SUPPORT
Our technical department is
staffed with roofing industry professionals,
and is always available to
discuss your project in a timely and
thorough manner.
BITEC is dedicated to providing
complete project assistance and
comprehensive technical support in
all phases of your construction, from
planning to installation.
BITEC can also supply you with a
wide range of up-to-date technical
publications which cover most types
of roofing and waterproofing requirements.
Bending tests performed at
-22°F (-30°C) proved BITEC
materials to be excellent for
use in the coldest of climates.
In repeated puncture tests,
SBS membranes showed
excellent resistance to penetration
and perforation.
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LET BITEC
SHOW YOU HOW
BITEC sponsors many seminars
throughout the U.S., on modified bitumen
products and systems, featuring
application and hands-on techniques.
You can be informed of
changes in materials, regulations,
trends, techniques or potential problems
that affect your business.
OUR
GREAT LOCATION
MEANS FAST SHIPPING
Our central U.S. location and close
proximity to truck, rail and barge
transportation will allow BITEC to
expedite shipments to any location
in the nation, and a mild local climate
means minimal shipping problems.
QUALITY PRODUCTS
PROVIDE QUALITY
WARRANTIES
BITEC recognizes your requirements
for quality; we constantly
demand it of ourselves and our products.
The consistent high quality of
our membranes allows us to offer
not only the industry standard, but
also warranties that can range in coverage
up to 20 years for workmanship
and materials.
The tensile strength of unreinforced
BITEC SBS allows 1500% elongation
without breakage.