19/02/2023
The roof is one of the most important parts in any building, acting as the first line of defense from all environmental hazards. Roofs have evolved over the years, with pitched roofs often associated with a more classical appearance. That said, the truth is that they remain the most common and efficient solution to ensure […]
07/02/2023
Environmentally friendly constructions are the new normal. And to achieve that goal, it is essential to have a thorough knowledge of the materials used, where they come from and their carbon footprint. According to Control Union, an independent body, natural slate is the roofing material with the lowest carbon footprint throughout its entire life cycle. […]
30/01/2023
Compass Roofing, a Scotland-based roofing contractor, was chosen by our audience as the Best Natural Slater of the year. As part of the prize, they will visit our quarries and Headquartes in Northern Spain. Let’s catch up with them to see how they found competing against other roofing companies from all over Europe. CUPA PIZARRAS […]
20/01/2023
A rainscreen cladding is the most efficient cladding system for construction envelope purposes nowadays. A building solution that perfectly fits into the current sustainable architecture trends; whose installation is easier than it seems. Would you like to know how a rainscreen cladding system works and which are its advantages? Keep reading! A poor façade insulation […]
Dr. Víctor Cárdenes Van den Eynde
Geologist and roofing slate independent consultant
17/01/2023
We already know that there are several types of roofing slate in the world, and that they are not all the same in terms of quality and versatility. As we have said before, not all roofing slates are slate. Slate for roofing is a metamorphic stone that can be split into thin tiles to be […]
15/01/2023
Nothing affects the appearance of a building more dramatically than the exterior wall cladding. Slate cladding is the perfect solution for covering both exterior and interior walls. The natural properties of this outstanding material make it one of the best cladding systems in the market. Contemporary architects consider natural slate an optimal material for a […]
22/12/2022
Compass Roofing has been crowned as the best natural slate performance of the year. Congratulations! Their contractors’ natural slate skills have convinced our audience, who chose them as winners ahead of L’art Doisier (Belgium), Girard Couverture (France) y Folke Norgaard (Denmark). This is the video from Compass Roofing, a 30-year-old company based in Edinburgh, which […]
12/12/2022
Our contest to choose the best roofer or natural slate project of the year is already underway. These are the five British participants. You can vote for your favorite until Wednesday 14th December at 17:00 CET. The participant who receives the most votes will face the champions of France, Belgium and Rest of the World. […]