Worldwide, 1 in 2 slates installed is a Cupa Pizarras!

CUPA 10 the French bestseller

Chosen to protect French roofs for over 40 years, CUPA 10 natural slate comes from the largest slate quarry in the world. This deposit, located in Las Arcas, Galicia, has been mined since 1983. It ensures an abundant production of durable natural slates. The neat aesthetics of CUPA 10 slate are characterized by their dark color, fine grain and smooth appearance. This makes them a roofing element highly appreciated by French roofers and architects. Moreover, CUPA 10 is installed on contemporary residences as well as renovated houses or tertiary buildings.

CUPA 10 in figures

• More than 16 million CUPA 10s are produced each year for the French market.
• To date, in France, more than 150.000 roofs have been covered with CUPA 10.
• The weight of CUPA 10 sold in France is equivalent to 60 times the weight of the Eiffel Tower!

The figures surrounding the CUPA 10 prove its very good performance in terms of sustainability and carbon footprint.

CUPA 10 a timeless and sustainable solution for roofs

CUPA 10 has a lifespan of 100 years. CUPA 10 natural slate is therefore the right choice for designing a sustainable roof in new construction as well as in renovation.

CUPA 10 the best carbon footprint

CUPA 10 slate is a mineral product, totally inert and ecological with a simple and efficient production process. Life cycle analyses confirm that natural slate, and in particular CUPA 10 which has its FDES sheet, is an ecological option. During its production process, CUPA 10 natural slate consumes less water and energy than all other roofing materials. In addition, it generates less pollution.