Material Composition | Churches prioritizing aesthetics/durability | Industry Standard: Quarry stone (hardness 3-4 Mohs) Our Base: Marble (hardness 3-4 Mohs, ASTM C1197 compliant) Our Advanced: Reinforced marble (hardness 4 Mohs, ASTM C1197 + ISO 9001) ▲▲ (Mohs scale: 1-10 hardness) | Base: Cost-effective elegance Advanced: Enhanced durability for heavy use | Quarry stone: Less aesthetic appeal Advanced: Higher cost |
Certifications | Compliance-driven institutions | Industry Standard: CE certification Our Base: CE + RoHS (reduces toxic residues) ▲ Our Advanced: CE, RoHS, ISO 14001 (environmental management) ▲▲ (RoHS: restricts hazardous substances) | Advanced: Meets global environmental standards | Advanced: Requires additional testing time/cost |
Design Flexibility | Customization-focused projects | Industry Standard: Fixed geometric shapes Our Base: Classical fluted design (ISO 21540 symmetry) ▲ Our Advanced: Custom fluted patterns + LED lighting (IEC 60598 safety) ▲▲ (ISO 21540: symmetry standards) | Advanced: Unique branding opportunities | Advanced: Complex installation requirements |
Durability | High-traffic sacred spaces | Industry Standard: 10-year lifespan (ASTM C1585) Our Base: 15 years (ASTM C1585) ▲ Our Advanced: 20 years (ASTM C1585 + UV-resistant sealant) ▲▲ (ASTM C1585: stone durability testing) | Advanced: Long-term cost savings | Advanced: Requires professional maintenance |
Weight & Portability | Mobile altar setups | Industry Standard: 150-200 kg (granite) Our Base: 120 kg (marble) ▲ Our Advanced: 100 kg (lightweight composite core) ▲▲ (Weight measured via ISO 3801) | Advanced: Easier relocation | Advanced: Sacrifices some traditional material feel |
Noise Reduction | Quiet ritual environments | Industry Standard: 45 dBA (stone clinking) Our Base: 38 dBA (smooth marble surface) ▲ Our Advanced: 32 dBA (sound-dampening base) ▲▲ (dBA: decibel scale, quieter than a whisper at 30 dBA) | Advanced: Ideal for meditation spaces | Advanced: Adds bulk to design |