10/18/2017
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 […]
09/28/2017
Building an efficient and sustainable dwelling is now becoming easier than ever thanks to the wide variety of solutions and materials. However, renovating a stylish home to become more sustainable and efficient is a little bit complicated. Find here some tips to get it. HOW TO CHOOSE MATERIALS FOR AN EFFICIENT AND SUSTAINABLE MAKEOVER Are […]
09/26/2017
This project is inspired by natural materials to blend in with the surrounding environment: natural slate, stone, wood … A sustainable dwelling at the forefront of architecture! Find out all the details of this unique home. FLOATING AMONGST TREES This innovative project developed by Sustainable Energy & Housing is located near Bilbao (Spain) and has […]
08/29/2017
It’s CUPA PIZARRAS’ 125th birthday! 125 years of commitment to quality that has made us the world leader in natural slate. OUR HISTORY It has been 125 years since the founders of CUPA PIZARRAS extracted the first slate from the Solana de Forcadas quarry in Northern Spain. This significant milestone is unrivalled by competitors in […]
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08/22/2017
This House located in Asturias (northern Spain) has been designed to become a net zero energy home! Do you know how to get it? Find out here all the details … GREATEST CONVENIENCE WITH NATURAL MATERIALS The architecture studio Duque y Zamora, specialized in Passivhaus standard, has just finished this project aiming to minimize the […]
07/26/2017
The roof is undoubtedly the most important part of a house. So, when thinking on installing, replacing or renewing a slate roof, it is preferable to be well informed. Don’t miss these key questions and answers about fixing slates. 7 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT FIXING SLATES 1. What do I need to know when […]
06/16/2017
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? Why Spanish slates? Spain is the world’s first natural slate producer. The biggest and best reserves of tectonic natural slate in the […]
05/30/2017
Have you ever wondered where do slate roof tiles come from? From quarry to roof, natural slate goes a long way. Its manufacturing process is probably much more handcrafted you have ever imagined. Don’t miss these 6 steps showing how natural slate is produced! NATURAL SLATE PRODUCTION IN 6 STEPS Before quarrying, the expert geologists […]
