Location: Dunluce Lodge Hotel, beside the 4th fairway of Royal Portrush Golf Club
Application: External cladding, fascia & soffit installation using SAM Trimax
Contractor: Martin Hamilton
Project Overview
The newly opened 5-star Dunluce Lodge Hotel required a high-end, weather-resistant exterior finish capable of withstanding the extreme coastal conditions of the North Coast, salt spray, high winds, and frequent moisture exposure. For its external cladding, fascia and soffit installation, the client selected SAM Trimax. This was supplied via Martin Hamilton, recognising that only a premium cladding solution could deliver the durability and aesthetic quality expected for a luxury hotel of this calibre.
Why SAM Trimax Was Chosen
- High Durability & Weather Resistance — Coastal exposure can quickly degrade standard timber products. SAM Trimax is engineered to resist rot, fungal decay, moisture ingress and UV degradation. Therefore, making it especially suited to demanding environments like Royal Portrush.
- Dimensional Stability & Long-Term Integrity — The product maintains structural integrity across fluctuating temperatures and humidity levels. Therefore, ensuring the external cladding, fascia and soffit remain straight, stable and also visually consistent over decades. Backed by a 50-year guarantee on the base panel, Trimax offers true long-term peace of mind.
- Low Maintenance & Lifecycle Value — Unlike untreated timber facades which require frequent upkeep, SAM Trimax’s advanced structure and protective coating mean minimal maintenance is needed. This is a critical advantage for hotel operations aiming to reduce ongoing maintenance costs.
- Aesthetic Quality & Design Flexibility — SAM Trimax provided the quality finish required for a 5-star hotel. The material was supplied unprimed, allowing the client to colour-match and paint the external cladding, fascia and soffit onsite to achieve a seamless visual integration with the wider architectural palette. With its high-quality wood-cladding feel, smooth surface, and sizes available, SAM Trimax offered the design freedom needed to deliver a cohesive, luxury exterior appearance tailored specifically to the hotel’s coastal setting.
- Sustainability & Responsible Sourcing — Manufactured with sustainability in mind and sourced from responsibly managed forests, SAM Trimax supports environmentally conscious building practices without compromising on performance.
Project Outcome
With SAM Trimax external cladding, fascia and soffit installed:
- Dunluce Lodge now features a durable, weather-resistant exterior capable of handling the harsh coastal climate for decades.
- The exterior maintains a clean, high-end finish that matches the hotel’s premium positioning, also with minimal maintenance requirements, making it ideal for a commercial hospitality environment.
- The solution offers long-term value and sustainability, reducing the need for future repairs or replacement, while also supporting the hotel’s operational efficiency and environmental credentials.
The Dunluce Lodge Hotel project demonstrates how SAM Trimax is more than just a cladding product; it is a strategic solution for high-end coastal developments. By delivering exceptional durability, dimensional stability, aesthetic quality and also low maintenance demands, Trimax proves itself ideally suited to luxury hospitality and commercial projects in exposed environments.
SAM Trimax continues to deliver on its promise of a “cladding that lasts.” Offering developers, contractors, and also clients a reliable exterior solution built for longevity, even in the most challenging coastal settings.
