CUPA PIZARRAS’ CUPACLAD 101 Logic was recently chosen as part of a new-build project in Aberystwyth, Wales because it could complement the coastal surroundings as well as provide outstanding resistance to the harsh weather conditions.
The site was purchased by homeowners, David and Shirley Harries opted to erect a new build with CUPA PIZARRAS’ natural slate cladding system, CUPACLAD 101 included in the design.
High quality natural slate is a very resistant material, making it a perfect choice for a coastal project. CUPACLAD is constructed using specially selected slates, which are dark in colour, creating a bold and dramatic look, particularly when utilised alongside lighter materials such as glass, timber and render.
CUPACLAD 101 Logic is made up of 40x20cm slates installed horizontally using fixing systems that are completely invisible once installed to avoid impacting the design. As with the rest of the CUPACLAD 101 series, it is BBA certified, verifying that it has an incredibly low level of water absorption and is very resistant to high winds, fire and impacts.
What’s more, natural slate has a number of environmental benefits. According to research carried out by the University of Glasgow, it produces a limited amount of atmospheric carbon (1KgCO2/m2 over its lifetime) and has a low water and energy consumption rate. Furthermore, by sourcing natural slate from CUPA PIZARRAS, a carbon neutral company, David and Shirley’s cladding solution is verifiably sustainable.
