Newly constructed Dunluce Lodge showcases the durability and aesthetic value of MEDITE TRIMAX

The Dunluce Lodge Hotel recently opened in Portrush, Northern Ireland. Close to the coastline and exposed to salt spray and wet weather, the luxury hotel required a premium finishing material that could withstand extreme weather conditions and maintain its aesthetic appeal. MEDITE TRIMAX was the perfect material for the job, designed to thrive in challenging external environments with its enhanced durability, dimensional stability and low maintenance requirements. Cladding, fascias, and soffits were installed to enhance the exterior aesthetics of the hotel, which will remain visually consistent for years to come.

Features of MEDITE TRIMAX that make it perfect for the job

Aesthetics and design freedom

MEDITE TRIMAX provides superior machinability, a smooth surface, and a natural wood-cladding feel, making it both easy to install and flexible in its design potential. In this project, the cladding, fascias and soffits were coated on-site to match the hotel’s existing aesthetic, allowing for visual consistency in the application.  

Durability and longevity

MEDITE TRIMAX, due to the acetylation process it goes through, will not shrink or swell with exposure to moisture like other wood-based cladding solutions. Its dimensions will remain the same as the day it was installed, with a 50-year guarantee on the base panel.

Materials which require minimal maintenance are solutions to frequent repairs and replacements, meaning that Dunluce Lodge will retain its high-quality appearance without the ongoing cost and inconvenience. This infrequent maintenance ensures virtually uninterrupted business for the hotel, making sure customers are not disrupted during their stay.

Weather resistance

The weather conditions along the North Coast require long-lasting materials that can withstand the spray of saltwater and high-speed winds without frequent maintenance. MEDITE TRIMAX is manufactured to resist rot and fungal decay, with its dimensions unaffected by moisture ingress, making it the ideal material for coastal conditions.

Final result

The Dunluce Lodge required a material that could do two things: match and enhance the luxury quality and aesthetics of the business and withstand the harsh weather conditions of the North Coast. They found their solution in MEDITE TRIMAX, a dimensionally stable cladding solution with unrivalled durability, dimensional stability and weather resistance, all in a wood-based material. This reassurance allows the owners of the Lodge to remain confident that it will continue to look just as good as the day it was installed.