Cupa Pizarras’ CUPACLAD natural slate rainscreen combines energy-efficiency with good aesthetics
CUPACLAD systems from Cupa Pizarras combine the properties of slate with the advantages of ventilated facades
Choosing the right facade design and materials are among the most important decisions on residential projects. Not only for reasons of aesthetics, but also for the pivotal role they play in delivering sustainability and energy efficiency. Slate is an excellent natural cladding material with unmatched durability and performance. It will also protect the building without losing its colour and appearance over time.
Developed by the Cupa Pizarras’ R&D team, together with Danish architects and contractors, CUPACLAD systems combine the properties of slate with the advantages of ventilated facades, including improved thermal efficiency, as well as noise and moisture reduction. The CUPACLAD range incorporates both visible and invisible fixing options – CUPACLAD 201 and CUPACLAD 101 respectively. Examples of recent projects that have used these systems include Split House near Pett in South Essex, and Villa P in Fredericia, Denmark.
CUPACLAD 201 Vanguard was specified by Alma-nac for Split House near Pett in South Essex
Designed by Alma-nac, Split House is a sustainable, 400-square-metre house clad in CUPACLAD 201 Vanguard. The contrast between the dark natural slate and white render provide a strong sense of massing. Large timber-framed windows maximise views out.
Designed by Nørkær+Poulsen, Villa P in Fredericia, Denmark, employs CUPACLAD 101 with a CUPA 12 natural slate roof
Designed by Nørkær+Poulsen, Villa P is a 195-square-metre private residence that employs slate and wood for a clean, balanced aesthetic. CUPACLAD 101 Logic gives the facade a unique character and blends perfectly with the CUPA 12 natural slate roof.
If our standard systems don’t fit your needs, the CUPACLAD design and technical office can help create new and unique facade compositions. From complex shapes to innovative fixing systems, anything is possible with natural slate.
