In 1838, there was a flurry of entrepreneurial activity involving asphalt/bitumen, which had uses beyond paving. For example, asphalt could also used for flooring, damp proofing in buildings, and for waterproofing of various types of pools and baths, with these latter themselves proliferating in the 19th century. On the London stockmarket, there were various claims as to the exclusivity of asphalt quality from France, Germany and England. And numerous patents were granted in France, with similar numbers of patent applications being denied in England due to their similarity to each other. In England, "Claridge's was the type most used in the 1840s and 50s" COUNT 5
QSN1 In what year was asphalt used for uses aside from road paving? ANS1 1838 QSN2 In what places were asphalt used as waterproofing? ANS2 pools and baths QSN3 For what reason was asphalt used in the flooring of buildings? ANS3 damp proofing QSN4 When was Claridge's asphalt the most often used?  ANS4 1840s and 50s QSN5 Many of what were granted in France, but denied in Britain? ANS5 patents