Belgian roofer Luc van Steertegem was chosen as the Best Roofer of the year 2021 thanks to your vote on our blog. We’ve spoken to him to find out more about this craft and what makes it unique. CUPA PIZARRAS – You lifted our ‘Best skills’ award and your video received more than 600 votes, […]
Few people know that Marianka (Slovak Republic) was an important place for slate mining. Its fame lasted for almost 100 years during the 19th and 20th centuries. A group of enthusiasts founded the civic association Spolok Permon Marianka in 2006. We speak to Josef Kráľ, a founding member of the association. CUPA PIZARRAS – When […]
Lang / St. Marie Net Zero Location Spring Lake Heights, NJ Year 2020 Architect Richard Pedranti Specifiers Herrmann Construction Richard Pedranti is an innovative architect specializing in environmentally conscious building strategies. His firm, Richard Pedranti Architect (RPA), is distinguished by its ability to create beautiful buildings that achieve the rigorous Passive House standard. Combining intelligent modern design […]
For a while now that I hear more and more people asking about the asbestos content of roofing slate. There are two ways to give an answer to this concern, the short one and the long one. First, the short one: Roofing slates do not have asbestos, it is mineralogically, chemically and geologically impossible. In […]
The View, UK Location Swanland, Yorkshire (UK) Year 2020 Developer Church Gate Homes CUPA 9 slates have been specified as part of a modern luxury housing development in Yorkshire. The company’s natural Spanish slates were chosen on account of their aesthetic value, long-term durability and competitive pricing. Set amongst the foothills of the Yorkshire Wolds […]
Island Wall – UK Location Whitstable, Kent (UK) Year 2020 Developer Kapra Developments Installer Bates (Kent) CUPA PIZARRAS’ CUPA 18 natural slate has been used to achieve a high-quality finish on three luxury, modern, new build properties in one of the most desirable areas of Whitstable in Kent. The new properties, built by local property […]
Where will your long awaited vacation be? If your time to disconnect has arrived, we have prepared for you eight perfect options for a weekend getaway. This selection brings together modern and traditional architecture, big cities and remote places, but above all, the projects keep a secret that makes them unique: our best natural slate. Chelsea Hotel […]
When choosing a roofing company, you should consider your choice very carefully. It is a hard task but spending some time looking for a competent roofer will be worth it. Hiring a good reputable roofer is the best way to reduce potential roofing problems. All roofing contractors are not alike! Finding a competent roofer for […]
Why do we use slate to cover roofs? There are many good answers to these questions: slate is waterproof, can be split into thin, regular and flat shingles. Slate is durable and has been used for centuries in many exceptional buildings, and (my favourite) slate is a beautiful natural rock with outstanding aesthetics. However, have […]
From looking at the pictures in this interview, we can all agree that Michael Weiß is an artist (@incrediblewhite). This German roofer has specialised in the ornamental side of natural slate. “Even with small decorative elements, you can make every roof, every facade, every chimney into something individual”, he says. In roofing, like in every […]
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