Introduction
Require a trusted bitumen supplier in Benin? We offer a stable supply of top-quality bitumen products, specifically formulated to meet the diverse needs of infrastructure, road construction, and industrial development throughout the country.
Supplying the Bitumen for Benin’s Climate
Benin’s tropical climate has high humidity, intense heat, and seasonal heavy rainfall, especially in coastal and southern regions like Cotonou, Porto-Novo, and Ouidah. That is why choosing the right type of bitumen is essential for long-term performance and safety.
Penetration Grade 60/70
This grade has a harder and stiffer consistency, which is most appropriate for hot, lowland locations with high traffic volumes and extreme surface heat. It’s ideal for southern Benin urban highways and city roads where heat can soften lower grades.
Penetration Grade 80/100
This grade, slightly more elastic, works fine in cooler inland or elevated regions like Parakou or Natitingou, where pavement is subject to mild temperature variations and periodic rain.
Viscosity Grade VG10
VG10 is usually used for surface dressing, priming, or spray sealing, particularly where there’s minimal traffic or lower heat. It can be used on secondary roads or rural tracks with seasonal climatic fluctuations.
Viscosity Grade VG30
This high-end grade is used for heavy duty paving, for instance, highways and expressways with intense heat and high traffic volumes — ideal for roads connecting major towns or to seaports.
Oxidized Bitumen 85/25, 90/40, 115/15
They are not paving grades, but best suited for roofing, industrial insulation, waterproofing, and protective coating. Oxidized bitumen shields buildings and infrastructure from heat fatigue and moisture damage in Benin’s coastal regions with high humidity.
85/25 is a balance of hardness and flexibility, great for general insulation.
90/40 offers better heat resistance for roofing and sealing exposed to sunlight.
115/15 is used in heavy-duty applications like pipe coatings and industrial membranes.
Road Construction and Maintenance
Penetration 60/70 is best for use in warmer climates like Cotonou and Abomey-Calavi in road construction in urban and rural areas of Benin, while 80/100 has more versatility to suit slightly cooler climates. VG30 is used in large volumes on national roads that undergo high volumes of traffic and high surface temperature, giving long-term resistance.
Industrial & Waterproofing Applications
We also supply Oxidized Bitumen for non-road use such as roofing, waterproofing, and protective coatings. Grades such as 90/40 and 115/15 are of most use in industrial insulation, coating of steel pipes, and sealing applications, especially in humid regions close to coastal regions.
Hardy Logistics to Benin Ports
We promise smooth delivery to major shipping terminals, notably Port of Cotonou, the country’s main point of entry for imports. Our supply chain is created to minimize holdups and boost reliability.
Let’s Build Better with Bitumen
No matter if you are constructing a highway, insulating an industrial complex, or constructing large-scale infrastructure, we’re here to provide the quality and consistency that your project requires. We stand by to support you with the right product, at the right moment.
