08/29/2017
It’s CUPA PIZARRAS’ 125th birthday! 125 years of commitment to quality that has made us the world leader in natural slate. OUR HISTORY It has been 125 years since the founders of CUPA PIZARRAS extracted the first slate from the Solana de Forcadas quarry in Northern Spain. This significant milestone is unrivalled by competitors in […]
08/22/2017
This House located in Asturias (northern Spain) has been designed to become a net zero energy home! Do you know how to get it? Find out here all the details … GREATEST CONVENIENCE WITH NATURAL MATERIALS The architecture studio Duque y Zamora, specialized in Passivhaus standard, has just finished this project aiming to minimize the […]
07/26/2017
The roof is undoubtedly the most important part of a house. So, when thinking on installing, replacing or renewing a slate roof, it is preferable to be well informed. Don’t miss these key questions and answers about fixing slates. 7 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT FIXING SLATES 1. What do I need to know when […]
06/26/2017
Building solutions are becoming more advanced and sophisticated, featuring contemporary projects with different materials. THE FUTURE OF HOME DESIGN HAS ARRIVED Innovative concepts, incredible house designs, the latest construction technologies … They are all designed to minimize their environmental impact while improving energy efficiency. But there is a material that will never go out of […]
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06/16/2017
When choosing natural slate you are opting for the best roofing material: long service life, quality, ecology and beauty. But are all the slates the same? Where can you find the best ones? Why Spanish slates? Spain is the world’s first natural slate producer. The biggest and best reserves of tectonic natural slate in the […]
05/30/2017
Have you ever wondered where do slate roof tiles come from? From quarry to roof, natural slate goes a long way. Its manufacturing process is probably much more handcrafted you have ever imagined. Don’t miss these 6 steps showing how natural slate is produced! NATURAL SLATE PRODUCTION IN 6 STEPS Before quarrying, the expert geologists […]
05/30/2017
Although we tend to forget about it, the roof is an essential part of the house. Providing protection against weather conditions and temperature changes, it also helps keep the heat or cool indoors. Therefore, regular maintenance and roof cleaning are absolutely necessary in order to prevent roof degradation. When properly maintained, the roof is more […]
05/24/2017
There are many materials used today when building or renovating a home, but one of the most requested materials by homeowners is natural slate. Natural slate is sustainable, versatile, elegant, and able to be used both for roofing or cladding. Other materials may come and go in popularity, but slate has an everlasting appeal that […]
