The Times of Thursday gives an account of a most
interest- ing product called " uralite," which is now being produced in England by an English company. It is claimed for " twalite" that it will resist fire with complete success. " Uralite," which is made of asbestos compounded with certain other materials, is produced in large flat sheets or boards, which can be used for all the purposes for which boards are employed. It can . also, it is asserted, be employed for roofing, as it is rain- proof and rot-proof as well as fire-proof, and is also a non- conductor of heat and cold. If this is true, the building of light, cheap dwellings should be immensely facilitated. The " uralite " would be used as corrugated iron now is, but would not have the fatal defect of heat. Let us hope also that " uralite " roofs would be less unsightly. The practical em- ployment of " uralite " will certainly be watched with very great interest.
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