CUPA PIZARRAS

Snowdonia approves CUPA PIZARRAS ‘CUPA 12’ Slate

  • 2 Dec 2020

Snowdonia National Park Authority, the local planning authority for Wales’ largest national park, has approved a second CUPA PIZARRAS slate for use on roofs in the prestigious area.

Home to picturesque villages and nine mountain ranges, Snowdonia National Park has strict design standards in relation to planning permission when refurbishing existing properties within the area and approving new build products, including roofing materials.

Proving its durability and quality, CUPA PIZARRAS’ CUPA 12 slate has been approved for use on roofs throughout the national park. 

This follows on from the success of its previously approved slate, CUPA 4, which is currently one of the most popular slates in the park.

Before this, the park had criteria whereby slate could only come from Welsh Quarries. However, over the years, Welsh slate has become much harder to extract, which has made it a costly product.

CUPA PIZARRAS

In early 2018, CUPA PIZARRAS’ Specification Team approached the Development Control department at Snowdonia National Park Authority to discuss using CUPA 12 as another suitable natural slate solution for the historical site.

Undergoing the same scrutiny and rigorous testing as all other materials considered for use, CUPA 12 has now also been approved. 

Dark grey in colour, CUPA 12 is a natural slate from Quarry La Campa. Folgoso del Caurel (Lugo) in Spain, which has been in operation since 1972.

Holding a range of certificates, including compliance with BS 680 Part 2, the slate has thin laminations and a smooth, polished finish. 

Danny Campbell, CUPA PIZARRAS Sales Manager for North West and North Wales, commented: “It’s a fantastic testament to the quality of our slate that we now have two products approved for use in Snowdonia National Park.

“Criteria is incredibly strict, with original planning permission only allowing Welsh slate for roofs. CUPA PIZARRAS slate has proven itself to be a product that is just as durable and attractive.

“We’re thrilled that now two of our products are approved for use at this prestigious national park.”

111 Buckingham Palace Road
LONDON
SW1W 0SR
+44 (0) 20 3904 3001
[email protected]

Leave a Reply

Latest news

Altro

Altro distils style and performance at English Spirit

English Spirit Distillery has used an extensive package of Altro products front and back of house, in their new visitor centre café, shop and viewing area for the working distillery.

Posted in Articles, Bathrooms, Bedrooms & Washrooms, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Systems, Case Studies, Floors, Interior Design & Construction, Interiors, Kitchens, Restoration & Refurbishment, Retrofit & Renovation, Timber Buildings and Timber Products, Walls

Abloy

Abloy UK creates bespoke locking solution for Secure Information Boxes

Abloy UK has supplied The Safety Letterbox Company Ltd with a bespoke Sentry CL811 Camlock for use in its Secure Information Boxes, assisting life safety and complying with new regulations and legislation for high rise buildings.

Posted in Access Control & Door Entry Systems, Architectural Ironmongery, Articles, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Regulations & Accreditations, Building Services, Case Studies, Facility Management & Building Services, Health & Safety, Posts, Restoration & Refurbishment, Retrofit & Renovation, Security and Fire Protection

CUPA

CUPA: CUPACLAD enhances hotel aesthetics with a creative natural slate façade

Situated at the northern edge of a newly developed retail park near Bristol, the Abbey Wood Travelodge was conceived as part of the company’s new Budget-Luxe line of hotels – it features CUPACLAD, from CUPA PIZARRAS.

Posted in Articles, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Systems, Case Studies, Cladding, Concrete, Cement, Admixtures, Facades, Posts, Restoration & Refurbishment, Retrofit & Renovation, Walls

Origin