Transite asbestos was one of the most widely used asbestos-cement materials in history, appearing in products like water pipes, cement sheeting, and industrial building materials. Attorney Justinian Lane explains what transite was, why asbestos made it strong and weatherproof, and how its name traces back to the Brooklyn Rapid Transit company.
You’ll learn:
- What transite asbestos cement was made from
- Why manufacturers valued transite for durability and corrosion resistance
- How transite was connected to early electric rail cars
- Where transite products were commonly used
- Why disturbing old asbestos cement can release hazardous dust
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