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THERMOSLATE, the first and only natural slate solar thermal panel, can be easily installed in roofs and façades. In the following video you can see the installation process of THERMOSLATE that combines energy efficiency to produce heat and sanitary hot water, with a perfect architectural integration:  CUPA PIZARRAS has developed the first natural slate solar […]

Danish architects Vandkunsten have been inspired by the strength of CUPACLAD, a complete ventilated facade natural slate system, for the design of a new day care center in Ragnhildgade (Copenhagen). Over 1,000 square metres of CUPA PIZARRAS natural slate emphasize the original character of the building that accommodates 240 children. B. Nygaard Sørensen and Scandibyg A/S installed CUPA […]

Vision Arkitekter has been inspired by the durability, ecology and beauty of CUPACLAD for the design of a family house in Aarhus, Denmark. Villa Risskov is a modern and functional project of CUPACLAD 101, a ventilated and invisible facade system with CUPA PIZARRAS natural slate. The unique facade of this building, located on the east coast of […]

CUPA PIZARRAS natural slate was the perfect choice for roofing rehabilitation to this French style building in Østerbrogade, one of the main shopping streets in Copenhagen (Denmark). The mansard roof was renovated with CUPA 12, a dark grey slate with thin laminations and a smooth surface. This building topped with a mansard-style roof needed to be refurbished. Falk […]

Natural slate matches the surrounding natural environment in a one-story house built in Otake (Narita-shi, Chiba-ken). Our blue black slate CUPA 10 30×20, Range R, was chosen for this traditional Japanese project, called ‘Gakushuin shoto-ka Seido’.

CUPACLAD, a ventilated façade system with CUPA PIZARRAS natural slate, has renovated Fælledgården care centre, located in Copenhagen (Denmark). These 193 assisted living facilities are an excelent sample of sustainable architecture, converted to a low energy building in accordance to the Danish Building Regulations BR10. The existing dwelling house was transformed by a highly insulated building envelope clad […]

CUPA HEAVY 3 slate is the best choice for repair and replacement of traditional roofs in Scotland. Ideally suited to combat dampness, our natural slate is widely used on conservation projects.

Natural Slate is a suitable choice for new build, residential and commercial projects. Slate is a timeless classic, also regularly specified throughout the UK for projects within conservation areas, national parks, heritage sites and areas of outstanding natural beauty as an acceptable replacement to indigenous slate as it has a very similar composition and is of comparable quality. The installation of a slate roof involves a […]