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NATURAL SLATE RAINSCREEN CLADDING SYSTEMS

CONTENTS CUPACLAD®, NATURAL SLATE RAINSCREEN CLADDING SYSTEMS. NATURAL SLATE, A UNIQUE MATERIAL. CUPACLAD®, THE SUSTAINABLE CLADDING. THE EFFICIENCY OF A VENTILATED CLADDING. CUPACLAD® SYSTEMS. CUPACLAD® 101 Series. Invisible fixing. CUPACLAD® 201 Series. Visible fixing. The CUPACLAD® rainscreen cladding systems have been developed from the necessity of adapting natural sla- styles that demand a more sustainable approach. The slate used in our systems is a natural product carefully TECHNICAL GLOSSARY. CUPACLAD® TECHNICAL ADVICE. CUPACLAD® systems combine the CUPACLAD® QUALITY. efficiency of...

NATURAL SLATE RAINSCREEN CLADDING SYSTEMS Developed alongside Danish architects and contractors CUPACLAD® systems offer a revolution in cladding applications for natural slate. The systems offer a new durable, sustainable and easy to fix alternative with a unique character. Modern, contemporary design. The CUPACLAD® range offers a number of alternatives guaranteeing a perfect adaptation for a variety of projects. The fixings used for the CUPACLAD® systems have been developed following an in-depth design process to ensure a quick and easy installation. Highly durable. Maintenance free....

NATURAL SLATE, A UNIQUE MATERIAL Slate is a natural product of unparalleled technical properties that adds value to any project. Environmentally friendly Used since roman times, natural slate Each slate is handcrafted by our ski- Characterised by its natural colour is long–lived, remarkably durable, fire lled “splitters”, with no additional and individual texture, natural slate is resistant and naturally waterproof. treatment required. Natural slate is a material that can enhance the va- Its aesthetic and technical properties only subject to extraction and me- lue and beauty of any...

CUPACLAD®, THE SUSTAINABLE CLADDING CUPACLAD® natural slate systems are the perfect alternative for an efficient and sustainable cladding. Due to the nature of the slate production process, our CUPACLAD cladding has a lower environmental impact than other man made alternatives. 5 times less CO2 emissions than fibre cement, 324 times less water consumption than zinc cladding and 10 times less energy consumption than clay. CUPACLAD® slate Fibre cement CUPACLAD® slate x1 Fibre cement WATER CONSUMPTION CUPACLAD® slate Fibre cement ENERGY CONSUMPTION *Life-cycle assessment, studies all the...

THE EFFICIENCY OF A RAINSCREEN CLADDING Rainscreen cladding is a construction solution widely used and popular amongst Architects and developers worldwide. Now considered the most efficient creates a gap between the insulation system for construction envelope and covering material called an air purposes. The combination of a venti- lated system together with an insulation system gives numerous advanta- ges in terms of thermal and acoustic tem must allow constant air circu- properties. It avoids thermal bridges lation through the cavity creating a natural convection process. Warm air inside...

CUPACLAD® SYSTEMS CUPACLAD® systems have been developed to be able to adapt to any kind of project combining alternative fixing methods and slate formats. 101 SERIES Invisible fixing 201 SERIES Visible fixing MAXIMUM FIRE COMFORMITY WITH REQUIRED TECHNICAL STANDARDS

INVISIBLE FIXING SYSTEMS CUPACLAD® serie 101 features invisible fixings, making the slate the main feature of the cladding.

101 SERIES FIXING METHOD Slates are fixed using our specially designed screws self-drilling to ensure optimal installation while remaining completely invisible to minimize design impact. Screws are made of stainless steel with a large flat head that enables an easier and more secure fixing. CUPACLAD® 101 Logic SIMPLE AND BALANCED design that highlights the unique texture and looks of the natural slate. 101 40x20cm slates fitted horizontally with invisible fixings. Slate size Nominal thickness Slates per m2

CUPACLAD® 101 Qtydlotvi combines different slate sizes, creating a dynamic and unique de- CUPACLAD® 101 ^cuJtcfw features 50x25, 50x20 and 50x15 slates fitted horizontally with invisible fixings.

CUPACLAD® 101 PahcMA features a regular de- sign with even joints. This results in a uniform and consistent layout that highlights the cha- racter of natural slate. CUPACLAD® 101 PcOuMA features 40x25 ho- rizontally aligned slates fitted with invisible

SERIES 101 FIXING METHOD 1 Fixing the metal brackets The metal brackets are installed in alternate courses on each side of the vertical profile. It is required to use both fixed point metal brackets (on the upper end of each profile) and brackets with an sliding point to allow for expansion of the profile. Choose the most suitable insulation material based on the project requirements. Fixing in accordance with the manufacturers recommendations. Fixing the “L” shaped profiles Fixing the CUPACLAD® 101 horizontal profiles Fix the vertical profiles to the metal brackets allowing at least 2 cm...

Fixing the first course slate Fix a ventilation flashing at the first course of the cladding and the metal flashings at single points (edges, window frames, etc...). Cut a slate to a height of 80 mm approx. Fix it inverted matching the bottom edge of the slate with the first 101 horizontal profile. Fixing the slates with the self-drilling CUPACLAD® 101 screw Each slate must be aligned with the upper edge of the profile and fitted with two stainless steel. CUPACLAD® 101 self-drilling screws.

TECHNICAL DOSSIER | CUPACLAD® 101 TECHNICAL DETAIL CUPACLAD® 101 Logic TECHNICAL DETAIL CUPACLAD® 101 Random TOP FLASHING FOR PITCHED ROOF EXTERNAL WINDOW REVEAL 1. Pizarra natural CUPA PIZARRAS 2. Pizarra de arranque 3. Tornillo autotaladrante CUPACLAD® 101 4. Perfil horizontal CUPACLAD® 101 5. Perfil vertical “L” 50x60 6. Tornillo autotaladrante INOX 7. Escuadra metálica “punto fijo” 8. Escuadra metálica “punto deslizante” 9. Aislante 10. Muro portante 1. CUPA PIZARRAS natural slate 9. Insulation 11. Rejilla de ventilación 6. Tornillo autotaladrante INOX 1. Pizarra natural CUPA PIZARRAS...