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Slate has been used as a roofing material throughout the United Kingdom since the middle Ages. It comes in a wide variety of formats, sizes and thicknesses, though the most widely used in the UK are 60\u00d730 and 50\u00d725.<\/p>\n

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But not all the roofing slates are the same. These 4 key points confirm why CUPA R12 Excellence is the most renowned roofing slate in the UK.<\/p>\n

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  1. Unrivalled selection.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    CUPA R12 Excellence slates have a higher grading selection process compared to other natural slate tiles. They are easy to install while ensuring a superb aesthetic finish.<\/p>\n

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    1. 100 years warranty<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      CUPA PIZARRAS\u2019 resolute commitment to quality has led them to offer a 100 years warranty on CUPA R12 Excellence slates<\/p>\n

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      1. The best seller in the UK<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Widely regarded as one of the best and longest lasting natural slates in the world, its unmatchable technical properties make it the best choice for British roofs.<\/p>\n

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        1. Reputation confirmed<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          The reputation from both the company producing it and the quarry had been confirmed. CUPA PIZARRAS is, since 1892, the world leader in natural slate.<\/p>\n

          Thousands of British architects and roofers have already trusted them. What are you waiting for?<\/p>\n

          www.cupapizarras.com\/uk<\/a><\/p>\n

          uk@cupapizarras.com<\/a><\/p>\n

          +44 (0) 1312 253 111<\/p>\n

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