Readyslate

Readyslate provides the beauty and durability of REAL slate in a system that meets lightweight residential weight requirements. An innovative system for real slate READYSLATE® is the first pre-assembled real slate roofing system, developed and patented by the world leaders in slate production. READYSLATE® panels are composed of 6 high quality, hand-quarried pieces of natural […]

Pierson Library, Shelburne

Pierson Library, USA Location Shelburne, Vermont (USA) Year 2020 Architects Vermont Integrated Architecture (VIA) Installer Boule & Sons Shelburne recently celebrated its 250th anniversary. The town, located in the state of Vermont (USA), has around 7000 inhabitants but it’s a city proud of its history and traditions. It is well known for its meticulous care […]

The importance of fire resistance in façade materials

A façade acts as the public face of a building. The visual appeal of the construction depends on the aesthetic of its design. However, the technical properties and performance of a façade are equally important although they often remain in the background. In a rainscreen cladding system, the most efficient solution for envelope purposes, the […]

The 3 main benefits of a good roof insulation

Did you know that the roof is responsible for more than 35% of the heat losses of a house? So, insulating your slate roof is one of the best investments to consider when trying to improve your home efficiency… Don’t miss these useful tips! All you need to know about insulating your roof What’s the […]

Jesper Korf (N+P Arkitektur): “Slate offers even more possibilities in modern architecture”

The innovative Danish house Villa P was voted the most popular project in our Instagram contest. Its elegant Scandinavian style won over the hearts of those who have once visited it. Jesper Korf was the architect who made the vision a reality and, in this interview, he confesses some secrets of its success. CUPA PIZARRAS […]

Simon Dixon: ‘Being a good slater is one of the marks of being a craftsman’

Simon Dixon is a witness of the evolution of the roofing industry. After almost 40 years of experience he highlights the great strides that have been made in terms of health and safety within the industry. Nowadays, he is Training Manager and Technical Officer at the National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC), the UK’s largest […]

How to choose a high quality slate?

Here you will find the most common questions related to natural slate and our selection of products. Resource center How to choose a high quality slate A high quality natural slate is an unbeatable product for any project.However, products, which vary in composition and quality and therefore giving it a very diverse performance, are being […]