Bitumenpappe

bitumen felt

noun bi-TOO-men-pap-eh Rare

Also means

roofing felt

Usage Note

Bitumenpappe is a fibre-reinforced sheet impregnated with bitumen, used as a waterproofing membrane under roof tiles or as a damp-proof course; also called Dachpappe in everyday speech.

Examples

"Bevor die Dachziegel gelegt wurden, rollte der Dachdecker die Bitumenpappe aus."

Natural Translation

Before the roof tiles were laid, the roofer rolled out the bitumen felt.

Literal Translation

Before the roof-tiles laid were, the roofer the bitumen-felt unrolled.

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