Caposite is a lightweight insulation material that was produced in blocks and shaped radiused sections for wrapping pipes.
Made in Australia by Hardies under licence to the UK organisation: Cape Building Products Ltd.
The composition of the Australian product was 95-98% amosite asbestos bonded with Sodium Silicate.
Brands/products
Caposite
Hardie-BI Co
Years of production/use
In Australia Hardie’s supplied this product from the early 20th Century and co-produced it with Bradford Insulation Industries and CSR between 1964-1971.
Residential uses
Hot water pipes in multi-story residential blocks. Flue wrapping.