If I paint thickly enough might I be able to dispense with screws, or is that asking too much of the paint?

Everbuild Black Jack 905 All Weather Roof Coating, Black, 5

Ensure surface is in suitable condition for painting and free from grease, wax or penetrating substances. Whether you need to repair your house or garage, these roof repair products offer a quick and easy solution. Thanks a lot to you for sharing questions about bitumen based-paints here, these kinds of ideas are were much needed. If applied to a porous surface like masonry it will last longer than when applied to less porous surfaces, especially those subjected to long hours of extremely hot sun.The only thing that might affect the long term properties of the paint is attack from salt on the roads etc. We do not usually advise applying alternative coatings over bitumen paint as the bitumen tends to bleed through the topcoat. Best results are obtained in warm (minimum 10°C), dry conditions and we recommend application of 2 coats. Chemical And Water Resistance Resistant to: most salt solutions, dilute acids and alkalis, water and alcohol. Avoid painting in direct sunlight, only when the air and surface temperatures are between 10 oC and 32 oC and humidity is less than 85%.

Everbuild Black Jack Black Bitumen Paint 5L | Toolstation

As a protective coating for concrete structures, stone, brick, concrete screeds and sand/cement surfaces. Limitations: Do not use in areas where subsequent solvent contact is likely or for potable drinking water tanks. EVERBUILD® BLACK JACK® 901 BLACK BITUMEN PAINT contains a flammable solvent, and all normal precautions against fire must be taken during both storage and use.Bitumen is the oldest known engineering material and has been used from the earliest times as an adhesive, sealant and waterproofing agent. For floors, to avoid damaging the finish, do not walk on the area for 4 hours after painting and then with socks for the next 7 days. Some examples of Carboblack Bitumen Paint in use are: boat hulls; structural steel; concrete roofing, pipelines and asphalt surfaces. What the difference is (if any) between these two types of bitumen paint (those that say you can use on wood, and those which leave it out) I don't know, but it would seem it depends upon the make you get whether you should apply to wood or not. Metal protection - corrugated iron sheets, fire escapes, stairways, ladders, storage tanks, gutters, down pipes, fences, railings, gates etc.