17 November 2023

CUPA PIZARRAS: Natural slate – the roofing material with the lowest carbon footprint throughout its life cycle

Posted on 17th November 2023 by Max Banner

Environmentally friendly constructions are the new normal. To achieve that goal, it is essential to have a thorough knowledge of the materials used, where they come from and their carbon footprint. CUPA PIZARRAS has more…

01 September 2023

CUPA 12 Provides Striking Solution for Contemporary Home

Posted on 1st September 2023 by Max Banner

CUPA PIZARRAS’ CUPA 12 natural slate features on the roof of a new family home, built in the garden of a historic Grade II listed Arts and Crafts property in North London.

09 June 2023

Aldi enhances trademark grey with natural CUPA solution

Posted on 9th June 2023 by Max Banner

CUPA PIZARRAS’ CUPACLAD® 101 Logic was specified as part of the construction of a new Aldi store in Truro, Cornwall.

16 March 2023

SSQ’s sustainability commitment sees it included in BRE’s Green Book

Posted on 16th March 202323rd March 2023 by Max Banner

SSQ’s Environmental Product Declaration was found to be in accordance with the requirements of EN 15804:2012+A1:2013 and the BRE Global Scheme Document SD207.

06 February 2023

CUPA 12 Selected for Beautiful Grand Designs Project

Posted on 6th February 20236th February 2023 by Max Banner

As showcased on a recent episode of Channel 4’s Grand Designs, CUPA PIZARRAS’ CUPA 12 natural slate has been specified for a spectacular new build project in Chichester.

19 January 2023

Pitched Roofing Award for SSQ & Martin-Brooks collaboration

Posted on 19th January 202323rd March 2023 by Max Banner

An outstanding installation that saw SSQ’s celebrated Riverstone phyllite transform a Sheffield primary school has won ‘Best use of slate for a commercial project’ in the coveted Pitched Roofing Awards.

18 January 2023

SSQ’s Riverstone ridges to change the face of Britain’s roofs

Posted on 18th January 202323rd March 2023 by Max Banner

The latest innovation from SSQ is set to change the face of natural roofs across Britain and beyond. For decades, the only ridges available for slate roofs were ones that clashed with the material’s natural aesthetics.