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After a well-deserved summer break, we are ready to face new challenges and to continue supporting architects, builders and roofers who rely on our materials to turn their visions into reality. In the upcoming weeks we have two days penciled in our calendar: five projects carried out with our natural slate have been shortlisted in […]

Nowadays there are so many types and styles of roofing materials that trying to choose the proper one for your roof can be a really tough work. Before taking any decision, you have to take into consideration how long you want that roof to last, if you want it to complement the design of the […]

When choosing natural slate you are opting for the best roofing material: long service life, quality, ecology and beauty. But are all the slates the same? Where can you find the best ones? What is Spanish slate? Spanish slate is a foliated, metamorphic rock created from fine-grained sediments over the course of millions of years. […]

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 […]

Are you one of the more than 1 billion TikTok users? If you have fallen in love with this platform and architecture is one of your passions, we have good news for you: TikTok is full of videos you’ll love. On TikTok you can enjoy and learn plenty of curiosities and stories in a fun […]

Asbestos is a group of fibrous minerals used to strengthen materials. As such, it has been used in the construction sector until it was banned in many countries for health reasons. Today, it’s banned in more than 67 countries, including the UK and all the European Union members. The importation, supply and use of all […]