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CUPACLAD 201 Vanguard natural slate rainscreen cladding

A patented system marrying large format 60x30cm slates with visible stainless steel clips for a clean, contemporary facade. Supplied in the UK by Licata Building Systems.

Overview

Large format slate, visible steel clips

Characterised by its contemporary design, the CUPACLAD 201 Vanguard rainscreen cladding system marries large format slates with stainless steel clips, creating a clean, modern combination.

CUPACLAD 201 Vanguard is part of the CUPACLAD 201 series, which includes systems with visible fixings. Associating natural slate with steel gives the facade a unique touch of modernity.

The system stands out due to its stainless steel clips, which are slightly visible at the bottom of each slate, contrasting with the natural slate. The result is sustainable cladding with a modern touch.

CUPACLAD 201 Vanguard natural slate and stainless steel clip detail
Technical Specification

CUPACLAD 201 Vanguard at a glance

CUPACLAD 201 Vanguard is a patented CUPA PIZARRAS product. It is a complete rainscreen cladding system made up of 60x30cm slates installed horizontally using visible fixing systems.

Slate size
60 x 30 cm, installed horizontally
Nominal thickness
7.65 mm
Slates per m²
6.4
Weight per m²
25 kg/m² or less (slate only, excluding subframe)
Fixing
Visible, exclusive stainless steel clips
Series
CUPACLAD 201, visible fixing. Patented system
Fixing System

Patented clip fixing system

The fixings used in the CUPACLAD 201 series are stainless steel clips designed by the CUPA engineering team and adapted specifically to each system. Different models are available, in stainless steel and in lacquered multicolour steel.

Each slate is fixed to the structure by two clips that remain slightly visible once the system is installed. The clips are an evolution from traditional hooks, eliminating possible vibrations and giving the system greater resistance.

The clips have flanges that work like a spring, absorbing differences in slate thickness and producing a perfectly levelled cladding surface.

CUPACLAD 201 Vanguard 3D system build-up showing subframe, rails, clips and slate
Applications

Why specify CUPACLAD 201 Vanguard

Patented system

CUPACLAD 201 Vanguard is a patented system developed by the CUPA R&D department, designed to meet the highest technical requirements of the construction industry.

Ease of installation

The metal rails feature small holes marking the exact position where each clip should be placed, avoiding the need to draw vertical guidelines or set out individual fixings on site.

Perfect levelled result

The stainless steel clips have flanges that act as a spring, absorbing differences in slate thickness and delivering a perfectly levelled cladding surface across the elevation.

Projects

CUPACLAD 201 Vanguard in use

London Icon, CUPACLAD 201 Vanguard slate facade
London Icon
London, United Kingdom
Jurassic Coastline, Charmouth, CUPACLAD 201 Vanguard slate facade
Jurassic Coastline
Charmouth, United Kingdom
Abbey Wood Travelodge, Bristol, CUPACLAD 201 Vanguard slate facade
Abbey Wood Travelodge
Bristol, United Kingdom
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