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We are proud to see an increasing number of stunning homes in South Africa featuring natural slate—an exciting development in a country without a long-standing tradition of using this material. Each of these projects showcases the versatility, beauty, and durability of slate in modern architecture. None of this would have been possible without the dedication […]

In the heart of Atlanta stands a house with a story to tell. It was here that golf legend Bobby Jones shaped the vision for Augusta National, one of the world’s most iconic courses. Recently restored, the home now boasts a brand-new CUPA 14 natural slate roof—honoring its history with a touch of timeless elegance. […]

In the world of sustainable building materials, natural slate has always stood out for its impressive life span and eco-friendly properties. Today, we invite you to join us on a virtual journey from quarry to roof in our latest video animation.  Every natural slate bearing our brand originates directly from our quarries in North-West […]

The third edition of our ‘Best of the Best’ is already here. Our international competition to select the best natural slate skills of the year is now underway! Participating is very easy: you just have to send us your videos! What does the video need to include? They should be relatively short, between 45 seconds […]

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 […]

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 […]

Do you want to know more about roof styles? Then don’t miss these top 10 contemporary houses with pitched roofs!   When you choose a roofing style, you may first think of visual impact. While good look really matters, so do utility, lifetime and strength. If you’ve ever wondered what the importance of a good […]

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 […]