Abstract: A roofing method comprises applying to a roof deck a self-adhesive sheet comprising an adhesive and waterproofing layer of bituminous compound so that the sheet adheres to the deck over an area of 10-50% of the total sheet area and water vapor passing through the deck may escape laterally; rendering the upper surface of the sheet adhesive, for example by torching; optionally applying insulation board and a further self-adhesive sheet, and applying a final waterproofing sheet. The use of hot bitumen is completely avoided, the formation of waterproof and insulated roofs is simplified and economies are offered.

Abstract: An insulating board of excellent properties is made from a core of foamed phenol-formaldehyde resin which has a closed cell content of at least 85%, laminated on at least one face using a water-based natural rubber latex adhesive with a glass fibre tissue or cloth. The laminate has good fire resistance and can be bonded to roofs etc. using hot bitumen.