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When considering your ridge and hips options we stock a selection of tiles in different materials - clay, slate and concrete. Our range includes ridge and hips for the perfect look and a professional finish on your new roofing project. And when an unobtrusive repair job is called for, find the perfect match to your existing tiles from leading manufacturers...

Slate is a natural material with unmatched technical features that will last well over 100 years. In fact, it’s usually the fixings and the supporting timbers that deteriorate before the slate tiles themselves. But how do you know whether your roof needs a simple repair or re-slate? Over time, the corrosion of nails or ‘nail sickness’ causes the slates to...

Slates come in all shapes and sizes. Read on for an understanding of CUPA's natural slate tile selections and a guide to the natural slate grading on site: When choosing the right slate for your roof, the higher the selection the more uniform the finished roof and the fewer imperfections. A first quality slate like the CUPA ‘R’ Excellence will...

Natural slate roof tiles - a perfect roofing material! Natural slate roof tiles are made from fine-grained, foliated, homogeneous metamorphic rock derived from shale-type sedimentary rock composed of clay or volcanic ash. They are incredibly durable and hard wearing. The fact that they don’t absorb water makes it unaffected by freezing temperatures. They are perfectly suited to the variety of...

The JB Western Red Cedar Shingles from Marley are a lightweight roofing and cladding solution with a high degree of natural thermal insulation. Treated with MicroPro® clear preservative to retain the natural look of Cedar, they weather beautifully to blend into the natural environment. Cedar shingles are becoming an increasingly popular roofing material due to their sustainability advantages and natural...

        Duncan Arnold from Cupa Pizarras writes       A wet and grey morning deep in the Hereford countryside wasn't the most inspiring time to attend a course on fixing natural slate roof tiles, even if selling the stuff is your day-to-day job. It has to be said, though, after a 220 mile journey, a warm...

We’ve been delighted to supply CUPA H12 roof slate tiles to NJS Roofing for a new village hall in West Sussex as part of the Oakford Homes development, via our Southampton Depot. Thakenham village has gained this fantastic new facility as part of the unique housing development designed by Thrive architects, who specialise in residential estate development.  Regional housebuilder Oakwood...

When approached by our customer P Pope to provide materials for the charity St George’s Crypt we were happy to assist. Along with VELUX, we’ve provided the 2 new roof windows for a ‘working workshop’ facility to be used by up to 20 people in Leeds. Mention St George’s Crypt to anyone in Leeds and they’ll probably know who you’re...

G R Regan Roofing are 'Hooked' on our CUPA Roof Slate! Cupa H18s roof slate was chosen for two luxury homes at Stacklands Retreat, West Kingsdown, Kent – G R Regan & Son Ltd's first job in what is now on-going work for Brookworth Homes. G R Regan Roofing has been in business for 30 years and has 55 employees...

Let there be light! How a VELUX sun tunnel will benefit your home What is a VELUX sun tunnel Also known as a VELUX sun tube or VELUX sun pipe, a VELUX sun tunnel is a 4mm toughened glass window that reflects light down either a flexible or rigid sheet metal tube that has a polished interior. They work like...

5 tell-tale signs it’s time to repair or replace your asphalt or felt flat roof Bitumen roofs have been around for a long time. They have a proven track record that can be counted on, and the good news is: a longer lasting roofing material has a lower environmental impact.  The bitumen used in flat roofing is a by-product of...

Installing fixed-gauge clay tiles does not have to be difficult.  The process of setting out is not so different from fitting variable gauge tiles; even with variable-gauge tiles you still need to determine the number of courses from eaves to ridge to ensure an even gauge. The term ‘fixed-gauge’ is used loosely, as there is a very small degree of...