GENERAL BROCHURE CUPA PIZARRA
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Headquarters of CUPA PIZARRAS Sobradelo de Valdeorras, Spain CUPA PIZARRAS, THE WORLD LEADER IN NATURAL SLATE CUPA PIZARRAS leads the world in slate production. Our 17 quarries and 22 processing plants combine the latest technology with our traditional know-how and craftsmanship. NATURAL SLATE One out of three slates for roofing and covering facades in the world have our name written on them. Thousands of architects, professional roofers and private home owners rely on our natural slate to make all of their projects a reality. More than 98% of our production is exported to more than 60...

NATURAL SLATE One-of-a-kind Each slate is unique. Its texture tells us the story. Created by all the natural forces and made up of many different minerals. No other artificial alternatives could compare with a product which has been molded by nature for over 500 million years. Durability With a durability of over 100 years, natural slate is the most resistant material used for roofing. Unlike the artificial products, the colour and the properties of slate stay, unalterable, through time with no need of maintenance. NATURAL SLATE Slate is simply the best roofing material known to men. A...

PRODUCTION PROCESS OF NATURAL SLATE The production process of slate is completely natural: combining the highest technology with the traditional know how by our skilled handcrafters. CUPA PIZARRAS production figures 35 trucks/day 180,000 tons/year 200 roofs/day Before initiating the extraction, studies are made on the potential of the deposit reserves by taking a sounding. This is done to identify the quality of the slate. 2 2. EXTRACTION Slate is extracted in huge blocks which are later diamond wire sawn into smaller blocks. These smaller blocks are transported by trucks to the...

ECOLOGY CUPA PIZARRAS proudly offers a natural product in the market with the least environmental impact given by other alternatives for roofing and building facades. The life-cycle analysis, which allows an analysis of environmental impact of a product in a global scale, confirms that natural slate is the best ecological option for any architectural project*. Natural slate Zinc Terracotta Natural slate Fiber cement Zinc ENERGY CONSUMPTION Terracotta Natural slate FDES are standardized documents which analyze the life-cycle of our products and also certify their low environmental impact....

NATURAL SLATE RANGE OUR NATURAL SLATE RANGE: COVERING THE WORLD WE OFFER THE MOST COMPLETE RANGE OF PRODUCTS Our slate covers more than 200 roofs per day, in every corner of the globe. CUPA PIZARRAS natural slate is the product of choice for thousands of architects and roofers, and covers some of the most iconic buildings around the world. CUPA PIZARRAS has been producing the most complete range of natural slate for roofing and facade since 1892. Notre Dame of Lourdes (France) From 27 x 18 to 60 x 30 cm*. *CUPA PIZARRAS produces more than 40,000 combinations of natural slate models, sizes...

QUALITY CUPA PIZARRAS are a pioneer in establishing the control, analysis and selection systems of natural slate since 1892. An exhaustive control throughout the entire process allows a range of natural slate which exceeds in all of the quality standards in an international level. This is an extraordinary rigorous classification process which only pieces with high flatness and very regular thickness could pass. It's characterized by its high quality and only admitting slight differences in the flatness and thickness of the piece....

HOW TO CHOOSE A HIGH QUALITY SLATE? A high quality natural slate is an unbeatable product for any project. However, products, which vary in composition and quality and therefore giving it a very diverse performance, are being sold in the market. Necessary conditions needed for a high quality slate: 1. THE QUARRY’S REPUTATION The slate characteristics depend on where it has been extracted. This is why it is imperative to validate the reputation from both the quarry and the company which produces it. > CUPA PIZARRAS has been producing natural slate since 1892. We are the number one producer,...

CASE STUDIES CUPA 12. EASTON SQUARE, ESSEX. CUPA 12. TAIL MILL, MERRIOTT, SOMERSET. Easton Square, an exclusive development of four bespoke, luxury 6-bedroom houses, features CUPA 12 roofing slates. The product was selected for its superior qualities including its adaptability, longevity and polished finish. Tail Mill in Merriott, close to Crewkerne in Somerset, has been refurbished and converted along with the construction of new residential properties, built by developer Zero C. Commenting on the choice of CUPA 12 slate for Easton Square, Jonathan Arksey, at BRP Architects said: ‘Our aim...

THERMOSLATE thermal panel system is one of a kind in the market which uses natural slate to transform solar light into energy. This is later used for heating, hot water or to heat swimming pools. CUTTING-EDGE TECHNOLOGY IN YOUR NATURAL SLATE ROOF Because of its modular design, THERMOSLATE is integrated in a quick and easy way to create a natural slate roof. Weighing just 20kg/m2, THERMOSLATE® is highly robust. This solar collector has been developed to be installed on any construction system. Up to 2/3 of annual needs for hot water With any storage and distribution system Energy saver For...

The new system CUPACLAD® has revolutionized slate installation on a facade. This system was developed with the cooperation from Danish architects and installers. The use of high durability tectonic slate, innovative fastening, and the efficiency of the rain screen cladding make CUPACLAD® an extremely competitive and sustainable alternative for cladding any facade. SERIES 101 CUPACLAD is characterized by the fastening system. These fasteners ensure an optimal installation on the facade while being completely invisible. The CUPACLAD 101 series system enhance the aesthetic of any wall or...

SLATE HAS BEEN USED AS A ROOFING MATERIAL THROUGHOUT SCOTLAND SINCE THE MIDDLE AGES. QUARRIES WERE LOCATED IN SEVERAL AREAS, OF WHICH THE MOST IMPORTANT WERE: Easdale and the surrounding Slate Islands south of Oban. Ballachulish, near the southern end of the Great Glen. Highland Boundary: a series of quarries on a line from Arran to Dunkeld. Heavy 3 slate is quarried from the CUPA PIZARRAS No 3 quarry in San Pedro de Trones (León) in northern Spain. This quarry has been in operation since 1892 and produces around 25,000 tonnes each year. The slate is dark-grey with a slightly gritty...