When professional housebuilder, GRS Homes required a
product that could replicate the aesthetics of Ballachulish slate for the
Sikorski Gardens development, CUPA PIZARRAS’ Heavy 3 roofing slate was the
ideal solution.
Located in
the centre of Falkirk, Scotland, Sikorksi Gardens is a new housing development
consisting of five small to medium-sized detached homes.
Built on
the site of the town’s old Polish Club, which had been left derelict for the
last eight years, the new housing development was completed in November 2018.
Graham
Scott, Managing Director at GRS Homes, commented: “We have worked with CUPA
PIZARRAS for the last 15 years on a number of projects and there are never any
complications.
"Heavy
3 was selected due to its beautiful aesthetic and similarity to Ballachulish –
the traditional black-blue Scottish slate that is no longer quarried. It’s
excellent to be able to create a high-quality and luxurious appearance for our
homes that also reflects traditional Scottish heritage.”
CUPA PIZARRAS’ Heavy 3 slate is a true heavy and is impermeable
to weather due to the thickness of the slate – 7-8mm – which makes it extremely
tolerable to the Scottish elements. The product has an impressive 100-year
warranty and CUPA PIZARRAS has never had to replace a roof in Scotland,
providing homeowners with complete peace of mind.
Medium grained and
black-blue in colour with occasional quartz grain detectable on the surface,
Heavy 3 has an extremely close resemblance to the traditional Ballachulish
slate.
Ryan
Marshall, Architect and Associate at Arka Architects commented: “Sikorski
Gardens was quite a complex but successful project. Initially, three houses
were planned for this project, but we managed to maximise the site and build
five properties. CUPA PIZARRAS is an approachable brand that we have frequently
worked with throughout the years and we have always been impressed with the
service we have received.
“Given the
relatively simple forms of the houses, the material choices were fundamental to
delivering the overall quality of the finish. GRS Homes fully appreciated our
desire to try and blend the traditional with the contemporary, and the choice
of slate was an integral part of this. Materiality is key to the successful
integration of old and new and Heavy 3 delivers a great aesthetic quality that
is ideally suited to the Scottish market.
“Heavy 3
was specified due to its sustainable elements, minimal waste and reduced
maintenance requirements. It’s also a cost-effective option, as well as an
effective draw for prospective and eco-conscious homeowners.”
