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After a category 5 hurricane struck South Florida in 1992, the state’s existing building codes proved to be insufficient, which began the creation of the statewide Florida Building Code (FBC). Since March 2002, the FBC overrules all local building codes and is enforced by local governments. Compromising on building materials is a concept of the […]

In the world of sustainable building materials, natural slate has always stood out for its impressive life span and eco-friendly properties. Today, we invite you to join us on a virtual journey from quarry to roof in our latest video animation.  Every natural slate bearing our brand originates directly from our quarries in North-West […]

We are thrilled to announce that CUPACLAD, our cutting-edge cladding product, has been awarded the prestigious title of winner in the ‘Façades: Cladding category’ at the 2023 Best of Products Awards, hosted by The Architect’s Newspaper. CUPACLAD’s accolade in the 2023 Best of Products Awards is not just a celebration of its aesthetic brilliance but […]

Whenever you plan your long-awaited holidays, there is always one major decision to make: beach or mountain? Each of these destinations has its own personality with some pros and cons. Which side are you on? Building and construction in both locations are designed differently due to climate, geography and lifestyle associated with each environment. As […]

CUPACLAD 101 Logic was recently specified by student accommodation provider Study Inn for a large-scale building at Walnut Gardens, Exeter. The natural slate cladding system was chosen for its durability as well as its premium aesthetic. The project involved the demolishment of an empty office building on the land at Walnut Gardens and construction of […]

This stunning historic 1922 Georgian Revival home was the showpiece for the latest slate install for ABM Roofing in the Buckhead area of Atlanta, Georgia. The Georgian Revival architectural style takes inspiration from the classical architecture of the Georgian period in England (1714–1837). Even though many of these homes incorporate a variety of roofing materials, […]

Taking the time to carefully evaluate the products for your home or your next project can be stressful and overwhelming – roofing can even more complicated. If you have arrived here, you are probably looking for the best possible roofing product. Have you ever heard of Readyslate? It is the first pre-assembled natural slate roofing […]

Natural slate is a classic but at the same time contemporary material. For many centuries it has been used in many and different types of constructions and buildings. The slate roof tiles tradition is higher in those areas where natural quarries were originally found, such as Spain, England, Wales, France and Portugal. Actually, most slate in […]