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Roofing slate
What is pyrite (iron pyrite, mineral pyrite)?

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What are the different parts of a roof?

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What is the age of slate?

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Why choose natural slates for roofing?

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Can CUPACLAD be installed on buildings up to 20 floors high?

Can CUPACLAD be installed with other materials: wood, concrete, masonry?

What is the recommended insulation material width?

What are the advantages of a ventilated CUPACLAD façade?

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What criteria should be considered when designing a ventilated façade?

What is the wind resistance in region X and wind load in Y?

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What is the CUPACLAD weight per square metre?

What certificates does the CUPACLAD have?

How does CUPACLAD perform in extreme sunlight exposure and high temperatures?

Can any type of slate be used with the CUPACLAD systems?

How do we replace a slate in each system (101) and (201)?

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