--- title: "Video: Installing a Natural Slate Rainscreen System Step-By-Step" description: Two videos explaining the installation steps for a natural slate rainscreen cladding with both visible and invisible extrusion systems by CUPACLAD. image: https://blog.ecosupplycenter.com/hubfs/Email_Template_Images/cupaclad-slide.jpg --- × #### MENU - [Home](https://www.ecosupplycenter.com/) - [Architectural Products](https://www.ecosupplycenter.com/brands/) - [Solutions](https://www.ecosupplycenter.com/#toInspire) - [Services](https://www.ecosupplycenter.com/products/ecocuts/) - [Projects](https://blog.ecosupplycenter.com/case-studies) - [Samples](https://info.ecosupplycenter.com/samples) - [Pro Resources](https://www.ecosupplycenter.com/professional-resources/) - [--](http://#) - [About](https://www.ecosupplycenter.com/about-us) - [Store](https://shop.ecosupplycenter.com/) - [Blog](https://blog.ecosupplycenter.com/blog) - [Contact](https://www.ecosupplycenter.com/contact/) - [Search Our Site](https://www.ecosupplycenter.com/search-results) - [1-800-883-7005](tel:+18008837005) [All Blog Posts](https://blog.ecosupplycenter.com/blog) [![](https://blog.ecosupplycenter.com/hubfs/blog-assets/logo.png)](https://blog.ecosupplycenter.com/blog) Menu Article # Video: Installing a Natural Slate Rainscreen System Step-By-Step ![Author](https://blog.ecosupplycenter.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ig-pic-1.png?width=50&height=50&name=ig-pic-1.png) Posted by: [Matt Berk](https://blog.ecosupplycenter.com/blog/author/matt-berk) | Feb 15, 2017 | 1 minute read Rainscreen systems have become one of the most efficient solutions for exterior cladding. It provides numerous advantages in terms of thermal and acoustic insulation, avoiding thermal bridges and condensation problems. The CUPACLAD® natural slate rainscreen system consists of a load bearing wall, a layer of insulation, an included metal extrusion system, and the natural slate material covering. This system creates an air cavity between the insulation and the slate. CUPACLAD® systems offer a [design adapted to every need](https://www.ecosupplycenter.com/brands/cupaclad/#swInfo), and are compatible with any type of insulating material. Below are two videos explaining the installation steps for both the CUPACLAD® 101 series and the CUPACLAD® 201 series. 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