Asbestos has been used for centuries and is not, as some think, a recent product. At one time items made from asbestos were regarded as having an equal value to gold. In fact, it is reputed that Charles the Great, (King of the Franks in the year 768) had a tablecloth made from asbestos. It does have a resistance to fire and heat and has been used over centuries for this practical purpose - from historical uses such as lamp wicks and Egyptian burial shrouds through to modern brake pad linings. It has been used for high temperature wiring insulation as well as in the construction of buildings to insulate and protect against fire.
About Asbestos and Asbestos Lawsuits
The use of asbestos was a popular material that was used frequently in construction during the 1980’s and before. This was mostly due to the fact that asbestos was very resistant to heating and fire damage. It wasn’t until over time that the adverse side effects of asbestos began to become apparent. The most common negative side effect being mesothelioma, which is a form of cancer caused by inhaling asbestos fibers and dust.