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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 […]

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, […]

Do you know what technically constitutes as a mansard? As it can be difficult to define, legislation when constructing a mansard can be confusing. Here, we try to shed some light on this and explain the benefits of using natural slate rainscreen cladding. Popularised by architect Francois Mansart in the 17th century, a mansard roof […]

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 […]

The Birmingham Architectural Association represent architects, built environment professionals and creatives in the local area. We speak to the president Matt Redding to discuss sustainable construction, the industry and the future of our partnership. CUPA PIZARRAS – Can you describe what the BAA is? Matt Redding – The BAA originally started over 150 years ago […]

The Declaration of Performance (Dop) is a detailed document where you can read about a product’s performance according to its main features. The certificate is issued by the manufacturer, however, the figures are based on values certified by independent laboratories. Before launching a product, the European law requires that the manufacturer make publicly available a […]

We are already on TikTok! CUPA PIZARRAS has launched its channel on this popular social network to show you the natural slate world as you have never seen it before. What are you waiting for to join us? Follow us at @cupapizarras Through this new channel we want to be closer to all of you: […]

Does slate burn? For anyone who works with this rock, this is an easy question to answer. It even seems a bit silly. Obviously slate does not burn. In fact, until relatively recently it was quite common for workers to use it as a griddle to cook their lunch, by using fire to heat it […]