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Ease of Installation
CupaClad's metal rails feature pre-drilled holes to mark the exact position where clips should be placed. This avoids the necessity of drawing vertical guidelines, ultimately expediting the installation process.
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Exceptional Performance
Slate is a product with unmatchable technical properties that can adapt to any project. CupaClad is non-combustible and falls under the A1 fire classification, meeting the highest level of fire performance. CupaClad systems are maintenance-free and do not require any additional treatment. CupaClad’s natural slate is nonfading and non-weathering, able to withstand the harshest of conditions for over 100 years while remaining unaltered through time.
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Environmentally Friendly
A 100% natural product, slate has a lower environmental impact than any prefabricated product. It is only subject to extraction and mechanical transformation with no further chemical treatments or heating processes.