Bituminous Membranes for Roof Waterproofing

SikaShield® bituminous membranes are designed to provide safer and secure bitumen roof waterproofing for flat roofs. The systems includes flame free installation for compliance with Safe2torch guideline. Our bitumen roofing solutions comprise of all the elements needed with Sika vapour control layers, adhesives, insulation, rooflights and roof drainage, all covered by the SikaShield® guarantee.

The history with bitumen in Sika began in
1950-1960s
with the bituminous roofing felts.
Currently, Sika has
11 factories
producing different bitumen technologies

The SikaShield® roof system* is FM approved since April 2023.

As one of the leading providers, FM Approvals tests and certifies property damage prevention products and systems for property damage prevention - for use in commercial and industrial facilities - to validate that they meet the highest performance, quality, and safety standards. The FM approved label is recognised and respected worldwide.

Logo of FM Approvals®

* The FM approved SikaShield® roofing system includes the following equipment: SikaShield® HB79 MG 4 mm, SikaShield® E54 PE 3 mm, SikaShield® E74 PE SA 3 mm, SikaShield® VB P42 S 3 mm.

Sika Provides All Products for a Full Bituminous Membrane System

1. Mineral Cap Sheet

1a. Self-Adhesive option
SikaShield® E79 MG SA 4 mm

 1b. Torch on options
SikaShield® HB79 Tex 4 mm
SikaShield® HB79 MG 4 mm,
SikaShield® E75 MG 4,5 mm
SikaShield® E75 MG Pure-Air 5 kg/m2

2. Base Sheet / Underlay

2a. Self-Adhesive option
SikaShield® E74 PE SA 3 mm

2b. Torched on option
SikaShield® E54 PE 3 mm

3. Thermal Insulation options

Sikatherm® PIR GT
Sikatherm® MW

4. SikaShield® Vapour Control Layer

4a. Self-Adhesive option
SikaShield® VB E71 PE SA 3 kg/m2

4b. Torched on options
SikaShield® VB P41 S 3 mm
SikaShield® VB P42 S 3 mm

Complete range of torch and self-adhesive bituminous membranes

Compliance with the “Satef2torch” guidance published July 2017 by the NFRC

Reduced risks for customers and contractors

High mechanical properties and durability

CE marking and Declaration of Performance to EN 13707 – Reinforced bitumen sheets for roof waterproofing

External fire performance tested (as a system) according to ENV 1187 & ASTM E108 and classified according to EN 13501-5: BROOF (t4)

BBA certified

FM Approved under the FM4470 standard

Flat roofs

Balconies and terraces

Green roof systems

Decks and car parks  

Protection of various substrates in a wide range of applicaitons as exposed single layer or as upper layer in systems without permanent heavy surface protection