22/01/2025
Andas Homes has chosen our natural roofing slate for a series of barn house renovations in Wetherby, West Yorkshire. Committed to creating sustainable homes, the team sought eco-friendly materials that align with their vision. Our natural slate proved to be the perfect fit for their project goals. Built more than 160 years ago, these barns […]
17/01/2025
The French family-run firm Rochard et Fils has won the Best of the Best 2024, our annual competition to select the best natural slate roofer. As part of the prize, they will soon be travelling to our quarries to see the production process for themselves. This year, our winners will benefit from a something novelty […]
17/12/2024
Rochard et Fils has won our annual natural slate contest. Their exceptional roofing skills first convinced our followers, and then our jury who have decided that for the second consecutive year there is a French champion of the Best of the Best. Congratulations! This is the video that Rochard et Fils submitted to win the trophy: The members […]
12/12/2024
Webster Five, a local bank with a 150-year legacy of community support and fiscal strength, has relocated its headquarters to a newly designed facility at 35 Millbury Street in Auburn, a town located in Worcester County (Massachusetts). This project reflects a seamless blend of heritage, innovation, and sustainability. The Massachusetts bank’s project of reuniting its […]
29/11/2024
Our contest to crown the best natural slate craftsmanship of the year is underway. Now it’s up to you to choose your favorite! Here are the participants in Group 4. Voting is open until Wednesday, December 4, at 5:00 PM (Spanish time). The winner of this group will advance to the finals alongside the winners […]
29/11/2024
Our contest to crown the best natural slate craftsmanship of the year is underway. Now it’s up to you to choose your favorite! Here are the participants in Group 5 (International). Voting is open until Wednesday, December 4, at 5:00 PM (Spanish time) The winner of this group will advance to the finals alongside the […]
08/11/2024
The Blackfriars district, nestled in central London and bordered by the Thames, is rich in historical and listed buildings. Among these stands the recently refurbished building at 30-34 New Bridge Street, now crowned with a stunning CUPACLAD mansard. The building’s two-story mansard was originally clad in Westmorland slate. However, the renovation plans called for a […]
09/10/2024
At this point, you already know Best of the Best, our annual video contest to choose the best roofer or the best natural slate skills of the year. However, the 2024 edition brings a striking novelty: a professional jury will choose the winner! The first round of the contest remains the same: you, the readers […]