--- title: CUPACLAD® Slate date: 2025-04-16T12:59:00+01:00 author: Emily Clarke canonical_url: "https://www.sbscladding.com/slate-cladding/cupaclad-slate" section: Products --- ![UK07 3 2 small](/uploads/generic/images/_1440x520_crop_center-center_none/UK07-3.2-small.jpg) - [ Home ](https://www.sbscladding.com/) - | - [Slate Cladding](https://www.sbscladding.com/slate-cladding) - | - [ CUPACLAD® Slate ](https://www.sbscladding.com/slate-cladding/cupaclad-slate) # CUPACLAD® Slate CUPACLAD® natural slate cladding is a back ventilated and drained rainscreen system, which is BBA approved (18/5532). **CUPACLAD® can be installed over external masonry, concrete, timber and steel framed walls. The slate cladding is available in two systems, CUPACLAD® 101 and CUPACLAD® 201.** The two systems feature different fixing mechanisms, with CUPACLAD® 101 utilising hidden face fixings, whilst CUPACLAD® 201 features visible clips. CUPACLAD® 101 is available in three options: Logic, Random and Parallel, which all offer different dimensions and arrangements of the slates. Key features - The slates and subframe are classified as non-combustible - Under normal conditions, the cladding system offers a service life of at least 35 years - Suitable for use in categories III and IV - Manufacturers [Cupa Pizarras](https://www.cupapizarras.com/uk/) are officially recognised as a carbon neutral company - Ecological and environmentally friendly facade material that holds an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) [Get a quote ](https://www.sbscladding.com/contact) [Cupaclad® product brochure ](/uploads/generic/cupaclad-product-brochure-uk.pdf) ![Bayview Aberystwyth Alex Upton Photography 19 Large](/uploads/generic/images/_630x630_fit_center-center_none/Bayview-Aberystwyth-Alex-Upton-Photography-19-Large.jpg) Product details Installation Installation should be carried out in accordance with the certificate holder's installation manual, by contractors with experience and training from the approved certificate holder. Safety CUPACLAD® is classfied as non-combustible in accordance with its BBA certificate, and can safely resist the wind and impact action described in section 6 of certificate 18/5532. Sustainability The production process is highly efficient and does not involve any heating or chemical processes which cause pollution or high energy and water consumption. The product also holds an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD), certifying its low environmental impact during its life cycle. Design CUPACLAD® offers a wide range of design possibilities using varying sizes and combinations of slate. The options include: **Shield:** combines slate with other materials like wood, metal or ceramic in an overlapping hexagonal design **Ascent:** geometric design utilising shaped slate **Honeycomb:** utilises honeycomb shaped slate tiles **Lineal:** combines overlapping slate tiles with different colours, textures and materials **Wave:** utilises zigzag rhomboid shapes tiles, inspired by the waves of the sea **Diagonal:** simple design with rectangular pieces installed diagonally **Offset:** utilises two different sized asymmetric shaped tiles to create irregular patterns, inspired by traditional stone facades **Waterfall:** slate that is orientated vertically to give the illusion of cascading water / 06 [ ![Bayview Aberystwyth Alex Upton Photography 13 edited Large](/uploads/generic/images/_1200x900_crop_center-center_none/Bayview-Aberystwyth-Alex-Upton-Photography-13-edited-Large_2025-07-15-103845_vabg.jpg) ](/uploads/generic/images/_1000xAUTO_crop_center-center_none/Bayview-Aberystwyth-Alex-Upton-Photography-13-edited-Large_2025-07-15-103845_vabg.jpg) 101 Logic [ ![Bayview Aberystwyth Alex Upton Photography 16 Large](/uploads/generic/images/_1200x900_crop_center-center_none/Bayview-Aberystwyth-Alex-Upton-Photography-16-Large.jpg) ](/uploads/generic/images/_1000xAUTO_crop_center-center_none/Bayview-Aberystwyth-Alex-Upton-Photography-16-Large.jpg) 101 Logic [ ![CUPACLAD 101 Parallel](/uploads/generic/images/_1200x900_crop_center-center_none/CUPACLAD-101-Parallel.jpg) ](/uploads/generic/images/_1000xAUTO_crop_center-center_none/CUPACLAD-101-Parallel.jpg) 101 Parallel [ ![CUPACLAD 101 Random ret](/uploads/generic/images/_1200x900_crop_center-center_none/CUPACLAD-101-Random_ret.jpg) ](/uploads/generic/images/_1000xAUTO_crop_center-center_none/CUPACLAD-101-Random_ret.jpg) 101 Random [ ![UK07 3 2 small](/uploads/generic/images/_1200x900_crop_center-center_none/UK07-3.2-small_2025-07-15-104953_crae.jpg) ](/uploads/generic/images/_1000xAUTO_crop_center-center_none/UK07-3.2-small_2025-07-15-104953_crae.jpg) 201 Vanguard [ ![UK07 12 ret](/uploads/generic/images/_1200x900_crop_center-center_none/UK07-12-ret.jpg) ](/uploads/generic/images/_1000xAUTO_crop_center-center_none/UK07-12-ret.jpg) 201 Vanguard ![Bayview Aberystwyth Alex Upton Photography 13 edited Large](/uploads/generic/images/_76x76_crop_center-center_none/Bayview-Aberystwyth-Alex-Upton-Photography-13-edited-Large_2025-07-15-103845_vabg.jpg) ![Bayview Aberystwyth Alex Upton Photography 16 Large](/uploads/generic/images/_76x76_crop_center-center_none/Bayview-Aberystwyth-Alex-Upton-Photography-16-Large.jpg) ![CUPACLAD 101 Parallel](/uploads/generic/images/_76x76_crop_center-center_none/CUPACLAD-101-Parallel.jpg) ![CUPACLAD 101 Random ret](/uploads/generic/images/_76x76_crop_center-center_none/CUPACLAD-101-Random_ret.jpg) ![UK07 3 2 small](/uploads/generic/images/_76x76_crop_center-center_none/UK07-3.2-small_2025-07-15-104953_crae.jpg) ![UK07 12 ret](/uploads/generic/images/_76x76_crop_center-center_none/UK07-12-ret.jpg) Available systems 101 Logic - Invisible fixings - Easy installation with stainless steel screws and overlapping slate tiles - 40 x 20cm tiles installed horizontally with invisible fixings - Self drilling screws specifically designed to ensure optimised installation - Slates/m2 - 16.7 - Weight/m2 (slate) - <30kg/m2 - Measurements - slate size 40 x 20cm - Thickness - 7.65mm 101 Random - Invisible fixings - Easy installation with stainless steel screws and overlapping tiles - Slate tiles available in various shapes and sizes - Self drilling stainless steel screws with large flat heads ensure a perfect fixing and reduced installation times - Slates/m2 - +15 - Weight/m2 (slate) - <30kg/m2 - Measurements - slate size 50 x 25/50 x 20/ 50 x 15cm - Thickness - 7.65mm 101 Parallel - Invisible fixings - Easy installation with stainless steel screws and overlapping tiles - 40 x 25cm tiles installed horizontally with concealed screws - Self drilling screws that have been specifically designed for quick installation - Aligned joints highlight the unique character of natural slate rainscreen cladding - Slates/m2 - 14.3 - Weight/m2 (slate) - <30kg/m2 - Measurements - slate size 40 x 25cm - Thickness - 7.65mm 201 Vanguard - Visible fixings - Utilises visible fixings for a reduced installation time - Patented system which is made up of 60 x 30cm slate tiles installed horizontally with visible stainless steel fixings - Slates/m2 - 6.4 - Weight/m2 (slate) - <25kg/m2 - Measurements - slate size 60 x 30cm - Thickness - 7.65mm Technical Resources View and download the technical resources for CUPACLAD®, including brochure, BBA certificate and sustainability information. 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