Roofing Luserna Stone

Tradition and strength for roofs with timeless charm

Roofing Luserna Stone slabs (Lose) have been used for centuries in traditional Alpine and Piedmontese architecture, especially for chalets, mountain homes and rural buildings.
Today, they are appreciated even in modern projects thanks to their outstanding resistance to weathering and the natural beauty of the stone.
A roof made with Luserna Stone lose is synonymous with durability, protection and timeless architectural elegance.

Technical features

Natural material: Luserna Stone

Finish: natural or flamed surface, hammered edges

Available shapes:

Squared

Irregular (traditional)

Sizes:

Mixed sizes

Standard up to 80 × 80 cm

Thickness: variable from 2 to 5 cm

Colours: typical Luserna shades (grey, mixed, greenish or golden tones)

Applications and installation

Used for:

Roofing in mountain and hillside areas or prestigious buildings

High-end architectural developments (e.g. Mole Antonelliana in Turin)

Rustic or modern homes

Traditional laying techniques:

A Poueun

Vieille Façon (old-style irregular hand-laid pattern)

Valaisanne (Swiss style, regular horizontal pattern)

Valdostana (irregular slabs manually interlocked)

Rhomboidal (squared slabs with regular shapes)

Advantages

Exceptional resistance to weathering (frost, wind, rain)

Rustic yet refined aesthetic

Long lifespan: a Luserna Stone roof lasts for generations

High architectural value: blends heritage and contemporary design

Roofing Luserna Stone

Technical features

Applications and installation

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