12/01/2018
The roof is an essential part of any house, and choosing the best option is very important. The advantages of natural slate in pitched roof are numerous, due to slate being a building material with unmatched technical features, durability and maintenance. Often associated to tradition, the truth is pitched roofs last far longer and require […]
10/01/2018
Modular houses are no longer just a concept, but an increasingly common architectural solution. This house in Asturias is the best example of how natural slate and new design trends can combine to create truly unique projects. The Montaña House project is located in a rural area of Valdés, closed to Luarca (Asturias). It is […]
15/12/2017
Villa P represents a great step forward on the use of natural slate in the latest sustainable architectural trends! A brand-new project in Denmark featuring a CUPA PIZARRAS’ natural slate roof and our rainscreen cladding systems in natural slate CUPACLAD®. EXCLUSIVE DESIGN INSPIRED BY NATURE N+P Architecture have designed a beautiful 195 square metres residence […]
13/12/2017
This iconic Glasgow building has been saved for future generations! A total roof replacement, has avoided this B-listed dwelling located in Glasgow’s Tradeston area to fall into serious disrepair. Thanks to the building’s factor Speirs Gumley, a group of home and business owners, and grant funding from Glasgow City Council, its Heavy 3 slate roof […]
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30/11/2017
Our solar slate roof THERMOSLATE® is the only solar thermal collector in natural slate that can produce heating and hot water without giving up to a natural elegance and contemporary design. Once the installation is complete, this system is undetectable. That’s why we say it’s an invisible solar roof in natural slate! THERMOSLATE® takes advantage […]
29/11/2017
A “visionary” dwelling has been built: the Split House. Fragmented naturally by its surface with a clearly defined visible side facing other houses of the neighborhood, but keeping a “private” side open to the natural environment. Its final look is striking. Find here all the details of this project… Near Pett (UK) this private hilltop […]
29/11/2017
Are you satisfied with the performance of your home? There are a few factors that contribute to dissatisfaction. Discover the 5 most important and how to fix them … HOW TO EVALUATE AND IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF YOUR HOME? Thermal comfort This is the factor causing the most upset. Most people say their apartment is […]
23/11/2017
CUPA PIZARRAS has been selected by the judges as a finalist in the Materials Supplier of the Year category of the 2018 Construction News Specialists Awards! These awards are the only national ones recognizing the best specialist suppliers and contractors from across the UK. The Construction News Specialists Awards ensures that whatever size or specialism […]
