Mudeford Huts created with MEDITE TRIMAX

The Solution

The beach huts, built by Ecologic Developments, are situated in Mudeford, a quaint former fishing village in Christchurch, Dorset. Commissioned by private clients to rebuild their summer retreats, Ecologic Developments designed, manufactured and installed the units. Due to Mudeford’s coastal location, moisture, salt and exposed wind areas are an issue. Therefore, the beach huts required a durable, hardwearing cladding to withstand the worst of the winter elements.

Combining excellent weather resistance, a simple installation and outstanding long-term performance, MEDITE TRIMAX proved the ideal protective, decorative all-weather solution for the beach huts’ exterior. A total of 342 planks were used for the cladding. These were bespoke in shiplap and feather edge profile.

The Result

The finished beach huts, which include verandas, kitchens, living rooms and upstairs sleeping areas, were manufactured offsite and once finished, delivered to the seaside location via a low loader and a boat before being lowered into position by crane.

Due to its proprietary acetylation treatment process used to treat the wood elements, MEDITE TRICOYA EXTREME, used to make MEDITE TRIMAX, has a naturally altered unique chemical structure. This process greatly reduces the ability of the panels to absorb water – creating a stable and extremely durable product with a 50-year guarantee.

With enhanced natural resistance to the effects of water absorption, MEDITE TRIMAX also ensures there is less need for costly maintenance works and the surface remains both attractive and functional for even longer periods of time.

Due to the panels’ easy application, MEDITE TRIMAX ensured the beach huts were built to the highest specification and delivered in just six months.

The units will made for an attractive addition to Mudeford’s seaside landscape, and the use of MEDITE TRIMAX will ensure the huts remain a seaside feature for all seasons, for many years to come.

Client Quote

Peter Samson, Director at Ecological Developments, commented: “Having used MEDITE TRICOYA EXTREME over the years, we knew that the product would fit perfectly into our offering. The longevity and stability of the product are such strong features, along with the fact that it machines so nicely. It means we now recommend it for all our high exposure area projects. SAM, with their TRIMAX range helped to deliver a consistent finish to these high quality buildings.”

“We chose TRIMAX for the peace of mind, it’s got that longevity. We impart that knowledge to our customers and really allow them to make a conscious decision that they’re using a product that’s not only made through a non-toxic, sustainable process, but is something that is going to pay dividends in the long run in terms of lack of maintenance and looking good”.

“The feedback we’ve had so far from all the local community is that our huts are a cut above the rest, undeniably one of the main factors in that is the neatness, uniformity and the crisp look you can achieve with TRIMAX cladding.”