26/07/2017
The roof is undoubtedly the most important part of a house. So, when thinking on installing, replacing or renewing a slate roof, it is preferable to be well informed. Don’t miss these key questions and answers about fixing slates. 7 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT FIXING SLATES 1. What do I need to know when […]
16/06/2017
The Scottish Home Awards recognise excellence in the Scottish housebuilding industry, and this year they celebrate a record high standard of entries in its tenth year of operation. It took place yesterday, Thursday 15th June at the Glasgow Hilton Hotel. Over 500 guests enjoyed an entertaining evening with 20 awards given out! MEET THE WINNERS […]
30/05/2017
Have you ever wondered where do slate roof tiles come from? From quarry to roof, natural slate goes a long way. Its manufacturing process is probably much more handcrafted you have ever imagined. Don’t miss these 6 steps showing how natural slate is produced! NATURAL SLATE PRODUCTION IN 6 STEPS Before quarrying, the expert geologists […]
23/05/2017
The UK Roofing Awards has become one of the most relevant events of the roofing industry. This year the awards took place at the Park Plaza Hotel, Westminster Bridge in central London last Friday 19th May. Over 800 guests attended the awards ceremony, making it the largest event yet! This year’s Awards take on even greater […]
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16/05/2017
Photo by King Communications & Security Ltd Dalkeith Country Park is an estate of Dalkeith Palace, a unique piece of Scottish Heritage located 5 miles away from Edinburgh. Owned by the Duke of Buccleuch, it has been recently renewed with Heavy 3 slates and reopened its doors in summer 2016. The country park now features brand […]
10/05/2017
Slate has been used as a roofing material throughout Scotland since the middle ages, but when Scottish quarries closed between 1955 and the 1960s, Heavy 3 became the perfect choice for slate roofs. Its close similarity to the traditional highland slate from Ballachulish (no longer produced) has made it the best choice for repair and […]
04/04/2017
We are proud to announce that CUPA PIZARRAS has joined the US Green Building Council (USGBC). PROMOTING A HEALTHIER AND GREENER ARCHITECTURE The US Green Building Council is a non-profit organization promoting sustainability in building design and construction. They lead the entire industry on designing buildings that are environmentally friendly, profitable and healthful. CUPA PIZARRAS’ […]
28/03/2017
When talking about Nordic design, the little details make the difference. That is exactly what this Danish family wanted to achieve a sustainable but bright, elegant but with the highest energy efficiency home. And the result was this “Future House“, a simple and multifunctional house designed by the Danish architects Novaform Arkitekterne. A NATURAL AND […]
