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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

The city of Antwerp (Belgium) can now boast about having such an emblematic building by architect Zaha Hadid! The spectacular “Havenhuis” dominates the port and reinforces the dynamic image of the city. This building is currently the starting point for the vast port area and is the symbol of the growth of the port of […]

Few things are more misunderstood about the home than roof ventilation. With winter approaching, saving on energy costs and preventing winter damage to roofs are high priorities for owners. A proper roof ventilation may help reduce many of the costs and dangers attributed to winter weather. Even in summer: without proper ventilation, heat can rise […]

Slate has been used as a roofing material throughout the United Kingdom since the middle Ages. It comes in a wide variety of formats, sizes and thicknesses, creating interesting styles for restoration as well as refurbishing or new buildings. The most widely used roofing slate formats in the UK are 60×30 and 50×25. But not all […]