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The second half of 2026 is well underway, but there are still plenty of projects to look forward to. Over the past few months, we’ve been following the progress of projects across Europe where natural slate is already beginning to reveal its role in the finished design. Historic landmarks, distinctive buildings and private homes all […]

Creating a contemporary building in a historic setting is never straightforward. For Aim Up, a UK charity supporting adults with disabilities and additional needs, the challenge was even greater: designing a welcoming new activity hub that respected its surroundings while establishing an identity of its own. CUPACLAD Design Honeycomb proved to be the perfect solution. […]

Whether through social media, email, or conversations with homeowners, architects, and roofing professionals, some questions come up time and time again. In this guide, we’ve gathered some of the most common questions people ask about natural slate, its performance, and why it continues to be one of the most trusted roofing materials across the UK. […]

The Garden Room, an award-winning project clad with CUPACLAD natural slate, will be featured on an upcoming episode of America ByDesign, the television series that showcases architecture, innovation and design across the United States. Designed by Adriana Perrone Architect in St. Louis, Missouri, the project demonstrates how natural materials can help shape distinctive contemporary architecture […]

Australia’s residential landscape is defined by contrast: urban environments shaped by proximity to nature, where light, water, and materiality play a central role in design. In this context, high-end homes demand careful decisions, where every detail carries weight. In high-end residential projects, expectations are high and margins for error are limited. For developers such as […]

At White Lodge in Whitby, a roof covered with material commonly marketed in the UK as “Brazilian slate” and installed around 2010 failed under coastal conditions. Despite its relatively recent installation, it lost a large number of slates during a storm. Positioned on Whitby’s West Cliff, the property is highly exposed to strong winds, driving […]

Architects interested in improving their understanding of natural slate and its correct specification can now register for two upcoming online courses led by Víctor Cárdenes Van den Eynde, geologist and independent roofing slate consultant. The sessions will take place on Wednesday 15 April and Wednesday 13 May at 14:00 (UK time) and are designed to […]

Edinburgh’s former Royal Hospital for Sick Children, a Grade B-listed Victorian landmark, has undergone a major re-roofing programme as part of the Royal Meadows redevelopment. Our HEAVY 3 natural slate was specified as the closest match to the original Westmorland roof, meeting both structural and heritage planning requirements and securing Best Use of Slate for […]