ROOFING , CLADDING & FACADES
A BEAUTIFUL & NATURAL AESTHETIC
CUPA PIZARRAS PROVIDES SUSTAINABLE RAINSCREEN CLADDING FOR MODERN HOME
CUPA PIZARRAS ’ CUPACLAD ® , a rainscreen cladding system , was chosen for a Tarporley , Cheshire , ecobungalow renovation due to its reputation for quality and clear sourcing . The cladding aligns with the home ’ s sustainable values .
Architect Jon Moorhouse and his wife purchased the derelict bungalow with aspirations to keep the original eco-friendly design but bring it into the 21st century to create an almost zero-carbon home . Their focus on premium materials ensured seamless integration with the rural landscape and a modern aesthetic .
To this endeavor , Jon sought a natural slate cladding system , as he felt it would work well with the green oak elements . He came across CUPACLAD ® slate rainscreen cladding and reached out to CUPA PIZARRAS . The team visited Jon ’ s architectural practice to present a CPD and discuss the project . It was soon decided that CUPACLAD ® would be ideal as it could achieve all the aesthetic and sustainability requirements as both CUPACLAD ® 101 and 201 systems have achieved BRE Global Verified Status and appear in the GreenBook live database . Fully BBA approved , CUPACLAD ® 201 Vanguard – the system eventually specified - is 100 % non-combustible , with an A1 fire-rating , and offers a lifespan of over 100 years .
Simon Hope , CUPACLAD ® Product Manager at CUPA PIZARRAS , explained why slate was ideal from an environmental perspective : “ With our quarries owned and operated by CUPA PIZARRAS , we extract , process , and responsibly manage any excess material , minimising local environmental impact . Although transportation from Spain is necessary , as a carbon neutral company , we offset our emissions , ensuring minimal output .
Ease of installation was also required . Gavin Bailey from Sparta Cladding commented : “ Overall , CUPACLAD ® is a great product . The support from CUPA PIZARRAS was excellent and we ’ ve built a good relationship with the team who offered to come to site and demonstrate the best way to install the system . They were also able to supply us with resources that clearly illustrated the installation process and offered detailed design solutions that could be developed into practical site applications .
Architect and property owner Jon concluded : “ I would recommend CUPACLAD ® – the CUPA PIZARRAS team were in constant communication – but also because of the system itself . We found it to be versatile and the installation was very quick – providing us with a beautiful and natural aesthetic as well as good eco credentials .”
For more information about CUPA PIZARRAS ’, including its CUPACLAD ® , please visit : www . cupapizarras . com / uk /
To view CUPA PIZARRAS ’ video on the project , please visit : www . youtube . com / watch ? v = IaEJ _ hhPMv0 & t = 4s
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