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Architect Jon Moorhouse and his wife purchased a 1980s derelict bungalow in Tarporley, Cheshire with aspirations to keep the original eco-friendly design but bring it into the 21st century to create an almost zero-carbon home. Throughout the project, emphasis was placed on sourcing the highest quality materials that would blend in with the surrounding rural […]

Congratulations to the roofing company Ardesia Couverture who has been crowned as the best installers of the year. Their exceptional skills with natural slate have secured them the title of the first French champion of the Best of the Best, as decided by our followers’ votes. In an exciting final, Ardesia Couverture has defeated the […]

Exciting news: our contest to choose the best natural slate skills of the year is underway. Now it’s time for you to vote! These are the eight British participants. You can vote for your favourite until Wednesday 13th December at 17:00 CET. The participant who receives the most votes will face the champions of France, […]

Our Best of the Best contest to choose the best natural slate skills of the year now has an official schedule. The 20 fearless participants from 5 countries will measure their strengths in two phases where your votes will decide the winner. First phase The 20 competitors are divided into three different groups based on […]

We have launched a permanent stand at the Material Source Studio creative hub in Manchester, providing architects and designers with the opportunity to learn about our CUPACLAD rainscreen cladding system. The central Manchester venue is a hub for design professionals that allows them to explore a breadth of different materials in addition to lights, furniture, […]

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 […]

When choosing your style of roof, the first thing you may think about is aesthetics. While this is important, it is also vital to consider efficiency, lifespan and durability. In fact, the roof represents the primary protective barrier of a building against inclement weather. If you’ve ever wondered what the importance of a good roof […]

CUPA 12 natural slate was recently specified for the refurbishment of a Grade II listed school building in Newport, South Wales. Selected as a cost effective yet authentic alternative to traditional Welsh slate, the CUPA 12 helped the project team retain the original aesthetic of the St Woolos Primary School annexe building while creating a […]